Mechanics Savings Bank has announced that it will continue its long-standing tradition of offering Banking on the Future scholarships to local high school graduates pursuing their higher education goals. In 2016, a total of $17,000 will be awarded to graduates of participating high schools, including Edward Little, Lewiston, Gray-New Gloucester, Poland Regional, Brunswick, Mt. Ararat, Saint Dominic Academy, Leavitt, Lisbon, Oak Hill, and Windham.

Students are selected by their high school guidance department based upon their accomplishments in and out of the classroom. Candidates must demonstrate academic success, service to school, community and/or family, and involvement in extracurricular activities.

The application process begins in January and typically ends in early April. Deadlines vary by high school. To learn more about your school’s application process and deadline, visit your high school guidance department. Scholarship application forms can by picked up in the guidance office of participating high schools or at local branches of Mechanics Savings Bank. The can also be downloaded at www.mechanicssavings.com.

Mechanics Savings Bank is a full-service community bank committed to serving Androscoggin and Cumberland Counties, with branches in Windham, Brunswick, Lewiston, and Auburn. Mechanics Savings Bank is an Equal Housing Lender and Member FDIC.