Tri Counties Bank Opens Annual Scholarship Program for High School Seniors

CHICO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tri Counties Bank, in partnership with the Community Foundation of the North State, is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program. The program is open to high school seniors graduating in spring 2027 who plan to attend a trade school, community college, or four-year college or university.

The program awards students who demonstrate an interest in public service, community engagement, or business entrepreneurship. Two scholarship categories are available:

• Income-based scholarships are scored based on the quality of the application, notable achievements, a Student Aid Index (SAI) of $6,655 or less, and a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.

• Merit-based scholarships are scored based on the quality of the application, notable achievements, and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5.

“Investing in students is central to our mission because their success strengthens the communities we serve,” said Rick Smith, President and CEO of Tri Counties Bank. “We are proud to recognize another class of community-minded, academically accomplished students.”

Applications are due February 27, 2027. Scholarship funds will be sent directly to each recipient’s selected school to be used for education-related expenses.

High school seniors in the following California counties are eligible to apply: Butte, Colusa, Contra Costa, Del Norte, Fresno, Glenn, Humboldt, Kern, Lake, Madera, Mendocino, Merced, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Mateo, Shasta, Siskiyou, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Tulare, Yolo, and Yuba.

For more information and to apply, visit tcbk.com/scholarship.

About Tri Counties Bank

Established in 1975, Tri Counties Bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of TriCo Bancshares (NASDAQ: TCBK), headquartered in Chico, California with corporate offices in Roseville, South San Francisco, and Bakersfield, with assets of nearly $10 billion and 50 years of financial stability. Tri Counties Bank is dedicated to providing exceptional service for individuals and businesses throughout California with more than 75 locations, advanced mobile and online banking, and access to approximately 40,000 surcharge-free ATMs nationwide. As California’s Local Bank, Tri Counties Bank prioritizes serving clients with local bankers and local decision-making, backed by corporate philanthropy, community engagement, employee volunteerism and investments. Recognized by various publications as among the Top Workplaces and Best Banks, Tri Counties Bank recruits and retains diverse and talented team members. Visit TriCountiesBank.com to learn more. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #458732.