Regions Bank announces $5,000 Black History Month essay contest

Regions Bank has launched a new essay contest/scholarship program, the Regions Riding Forward Scholarship, which is open to all high school seniors in markets served by the bank.

The scholarship, which is part of the bank's focus on Black History Month, will honor black pioneers.

The scholarship is a one-year, $5,000 award. The company will provide 25 scholarships based on an essay contest in which students are asked to write about "an African-American hero who has influenced them or propelled others forward."

Applications/essays will be accepted until Feb. 29. Winners will be announced in April.

Additional entry details and eligibility requirements are available online at regions.com/ridingforward.

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