Youth Banking

It’s never too early to start learning how to bank, borrow, and save!

Sierra Central is proud to help young individuals develop strong financial skills and confidence, paving the way for long-term stability and growth.

Whether it's our youngest members just beginning their financial future to those of us still looking to better our budgeting skills, use these helpful tools to sharpen your financial skills.
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Building financial resilience.

Explore our resources to learn more about our saving and spending tools, youth philanthropic donations, and how to set up your school or after-school programs next financial literacy program.
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Scholarships
Financial Literacy Programs
Learning Resources

Scholarship Programs

The Sierra Central Community Foundation Scholarship Program is proud to offer student scholarships as part of our youth philanthropic donations. Each year, twenty students are awarded $1,000.

  • Program Period: January 1 - April 1

  • Open to: Graduating high school seniors, current college students, or past Sierra Central Scholarship Program recipients, who are still attending college.

  • Recipient Criteria: Applications must be from those living in any of the following counties: Modoc, Shasta, Lassen, Tehama, Plumas, Glenn, Butte, Sierra, Colusa, Sutter, Yuba, Nevada, Placer, Yolo, Sacramento, El Dorado, Amador, Alpine, or Tuolumne.

  • Application Deadline: Applications are due by April 1 and must include complete details at time of submission (questionnaire, essay, transcripts & references).

Scholarship Application

Financial Literacy Programs

Sierra Central donates time and resources to further financial literacy in schools. From large high school programs to smaller Jr. High and Elementary School after-school programs.

  • Bite of Reality (high school)

  • Junior Achievement (high school)

  • Investing (high school)

  • College Readiness (high school)

  • Money Goals (5th - 8th grade)

  • Earnie's Reading Hour (K - 3rd grade)

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Financial Literacy Program

Manage Your Money

View different video segments on money management and financial tips from Junior Achievement.
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Money IQ

A library of personal banking videos available for your reference.
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Identity Theft

Protect yourself from identity theft. Resources provided by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
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World of Cents

Match coins to earn money! Decide how to build a magical world. Provided by MyCreditUnion.gov
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