The First County Bank Foundation is accepting applications for the annual Richard E. Taber Citizenship Award for high school seniors who can apply at https://firstcountybank.com/community/awards-and-scholarships/.
The Richard E. Taber Citizenship Award rewards high school seniors residing in the towns of Stamford, Norwalk, Darien, Fairfield, Greenwich, New Canaan, Westport and Bridgeport, who are well-rounded citizens. Different from many scholarships that are based on top academic achievement or athletic ability, this scholarship is weighted toward those who demonstrate leadership and caring for their community. The criteria for selection are best defined by “CLASS” — Citizenship, Leadership, Academics, Service and Sportsmanship.
Three $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors. The application deadline is May 1. Each recipient will receive a personalized certificate and a check for $5,000 will be sent directly to the college of acceptance.
The award was named in honor of Richard (Dick) E. Taber who retired in 2011 as First County Bank’s chairman and CEO. It was during his tenure that the First County Bank Foundation was founded in 2001. Robert J. Granata, president of First County Bank Foundation and chairman and CEO of First County Bank, said, “Since 2011, we have recognized countless students and we’re proud to be able to support their continuing education.”
First County Bank considers grants made by the foundation a means of paying dividends back to the local communities it serves.
