Two Recent Holly High School graduates selected as recipients of national TBK Scholars Program

DALLAS, August 11, 2026 – TBK Bank, SSB announced today the recipients of its 2026 TBK Scholars Program. Four deserving students were each awarded a $2,500 scholarship to support their respective college educations in honor of their commitment to making a difference in their communities.

“At TBK Bank, we believe helping people triumph includes investing in the next generation of leaders,” said Tiffany Griffith, vice president, community relations manager for TBK Bank. “These scholarship recipients have demonstrated perseverance, leadership, and a commitment to making a difference in their communities. We are honored to support them as they pursue their educational goals and look forward to seeing the positive impact they will make in the years ahead.”

2026 TBK Scholars:

• Claire Swopes from Holly, CO will be attending Lamar Community College.

• Madysyn Neugebauer from Holly, CO will be attending Pikes Peak State College.

• Aubree Klausner from Roggen, CO will be attending Aims Community College.

• Olivia Ragone from Davenport, IA will be attending Loyola University Chicago.

Claire Swopes being presented with her award

Madysyn Neugebauer being presented with her award

As they embark on the next phase of their educational journeys, TBK Bank believes these students will make a significant impact in their communities and beyond. “Congratulations to this year’s TBK Scholars,” Griffith said. “We are proud to be a small part of their journey and excited to see the lives they will touch through their education, service, and leadership.”

TBK Bank has run the program since 2019 and has awarded $85,000 in scholarships to date. Students are selected based on an essay on how they plan to use their education to make a difference in their community, along with demonstrated financial need and academic standing.  Students applying for scholarships must reside in a county where TBK operates a branch – including parts of Colorado, Texas, Illinois, New Mexico, Kansas, and Iowa.

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