A scholarship trust was established by Mr. Charles A. Beebe who was past President and Director of Peoples State Bank, now Manito Community Bank. The income derived from the scholarship trust is paid out annually to graduates of Forman and Midwest Central High School for the purpose of assisting them in higher education. Since inception in 1976, and including 2021, $1,997,997 has been paid out in scholarship funds.
Applications for the Charles A. Beebe Scholarship Fund is available on March 1st, 2022 at Midwest Central High School or at Manito Community Bank in Manito. Applications must be filled out, signed and returned to Manito Community Bank, PO Box 646, Manito, IL 61546 or emailed to Suzanne.friesz@mortonbank.com no later than May 13, 2022. You must be a graduate of Forman High School or Midwest Central High School and be furthering your education to qualify for this scholarship.