United Southern Bank Introduces Scholarship in Memory of Brandon Oldham

The $2,000 scholarship honors the late bank branch manager and loan officer.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 2:20am

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After the passing of United Southern Bank Branch Manager and Loan Officer Brandon Oldham in September, USB President Billy Bingham has announced a new scholarship to honor Oldham's legacy. The one-year, $2,000 scholarship has integrity as its main requirement, and Oldham's father was said to be honored when informed about it.

Why it matters

The scholarship serves as a meaningful way for United Southern Bank to pay tribute to one of its longtime employees who passed away, while also supporting the educational pursuits of future students who embody the values Oldham represented.

The details

The scholarship will be awarded annually, and applications can be submitted to USB Director of Human Resources Martha Steil by email or by mail. Bingham noted that the scholarship was not the only way the bank is honoring Oldham's legacy.

  • Brandon Oldham passed away in September.

The players

Billy Bingham

The president of United Southern Bank, who announced the new scholarship in memory of Brandon Oldham.

Brandon Oldham

The late branch manager and loan officer at United Southern Bank, whose passing inspired the creation of the new scholarship.

Martha Steil

The director of human resources at United Southern Bank, who will be accepting applications for the scholarship.

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What they’re saying

“The main requirement for the one year $2,000 scholarship is to have integrity.”

— Billy Bingham, President, United Southern Bank

“Oldham's father was honored when told about the scholarship.”

— Billy Bingham, President, United Southern Bank

“The scholarship was not the only thing done to honor Oldham's legacy.”

— Billy Bingham, President, United Southern Bank

What’s next

Applications for the scholarship can be sent to USB Director of Human Resources Martha Steil by email at msteil@usbky.com or by mail to PO Box 951, Hopkinsville, KY 42241.

The takeaway

The new scholarship established by United Southern Bank serves as a heartfelt tribute to one of its longtime employees, Brandon Oldham, while also providing financial support to future students who embody the values and integrity that Oldham represented during his career at the bank.