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Indiana, Pa. -- First Commonwealth Bank announced that the following local high school seniors were selected to receive the $1,000 First Commonwealth Bank Scholarship:
Ella McDonald -- Chestnut Ridge Senior High School.
Aidan Palilla -- Altoona Area High School
First Commonwealth's mission is to improve the financial lives of its neighbors and their businesses.
To align with the bank's mission, candidates were asked to share an essay that illustrated their commitment to academics while improving and servicing their community.
In lieu of in-person recognitions, First Commonwealth Bank is working with participating school districts in virtual presentations of the awards to the recipients whenever possible.
In 2021, a total of 40 awards were presented to students in Pennsylvania and Ohio communities that First Commonwealth serves.
Since 2009, First Commonwealth has donated $320,000 via scholarships to the education of youth in their area.