(MT. VERNON, IL) — Peoples National Bank has established an educational scholarship that assists high school graduates in continuing their education at a university, college, trade or vocational school. Each recipient of the Peoples National Bank scholarship receives a $500 scholarship. Scholarships are awarded to students exhibiting positive leadership and character in academic, community and extra-curricular activities. High school seniors that would like to apply for a Peoples National Bank scholarship should contact their High School Guidance Office, stop by their local Peoples National Bank to pick up an application or download an application from www.peoplesnationalbank.com. The deadline for completed applications is March 3, 2017.