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UBM Scholarship
2026 UBM SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
2026 UBM SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
TOPIC:
"Tell us about a time when you feel you failed at something.
What were the circumstances?
How did you respond to your perceived failure?
What lessons did you learn?"
SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
March 1, 2026
March 1, 2026
DESCRIPTION
Ultima Bank Minnesota is offering seven $2,000 scholarships to 2026 graduating seniors in the communities we serve. UBM has six branch locations: Winger, Fosston, Plummer, Bemidji, East Grand Forks and Gary.
Ultima Bank Minnesota is offering seven $2,000 scholarships to 2026 graduating seniors in the communities we serve. UBM has six branch locations: Winger, Fosston, Plummer, Bemidji, East Grand Forks and Gary.
ELIGIBILITY
1) Student must be a graduating senior who is enrolled at a high school in any area that our six branches serve.
2) Plan to attend a post-secondary school, including two-year and vocational programs.
3) Children of UBM employees or Board of Directors are not eligible to apply.
REQUIREMENTS
• A cover page that must include your full name, school name, personal phone number and email address.
• A resume highlighting your path to achieve your future career. Include GPA and current accomplishments such as activities, jobs, groups/clubs, volunteer work, etc.
• A letter of reference from someone you respect, with an introduction from you explaining why you respect them (no relatives).
• Essay portion must be a minimum of 2 pages, single-spaced with standard margins (excluding cover page, resume and letter of reference with your introduction). Please number and initial each page of your application
(example: 1 of 6 aks).
• All pages must be submitted as one PDF file via e-mail to: ultimascholarship@ultimabank.com
1) Student must be a graduating senior who is enrolled at a high school in any area that our six branches serve.
2) Plan to attend a post-secondary school, including two-year and vocational programs.
3) Children of UBM employees or Board of Directors are not eligible to apply.
REQUIREMENTS
• A cover page that must include your full name, school name, personal phone number and email address.
• A resume highlighting your path to achieve your future career. Include GPA and current accomplishments such as activities, jobs, groups/clubs, volunteer work, etc.
• A letter of reference from someone you respect, with an introduction from you explaining why you respect them (no relatives).
• Essay portion must be a minimum of 2 pages, single-spaced with standard margins (excluding cover page, resume and letter of reference with your introduction). Please number and initial each page of your application
(example: 1 of 6 aks).
• All pages must be submitted as one PDF file via e-mail to: ultimascholarship@ultimabank.com
Note: Any essay that has used AI/ChatGPT in any capacity will automatically be disqualified.
INTERVIEW
Top applicants will be contacted via school counselor for a virtual interview with UBM staff.
Top applicants will be contacted via school counselor for a virtual interview with UBM staff.
For questions or additional information, contact Jourdan Kroll at (800) 421-2588 x300 or by email.