NBA Foundation Scholarship Application

NBA Foundation Scholarship

The application for the 2026-2027 academic year is open!

How much is the scholarship worth?
$2,500

When is the application deadline?
January 31

Do I qualify?
To qualify for the NBA Foundation Scholarship, students must meet all of the following eligibility criteria:

Be a legal resident of Nebraska
Be originally from Nebraska; non-Nebraska residents, even if attending a Nebraska college, are not eligible.

Student Status
The scholarship is open to full-time college students entering their junior or senior year.

Students must have completed at least their sophomore year by the start of the fall semester for the scholarship year indicated at the top of this page.
High school students are not eligible.

Areas of Study
Students must be pursuing a bachelor's degree and interested in a career in banking.

GPA Status
Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

Attend a Nebraska state or private college or university

College students attending full-time at a non-University of Nebraska school (non-eligible schools: UNL, UNK, UNO and UNMC)
Eligible Colleges:
- Bellevue University
- Chadron State College
- College of St. Mary
- Concordia University
- Creighton University
- Doane College
- Hastings College
- Midland University
- Nebraska Wesleyan University
- Peru State College
- Union College
- Wayne State College
- York College

How do I apply?

Step 1

Complete the first part of the application using the form below.
NBA staff will reach out to confirm that your form has been received.

Step 2
The following documents must be submitted to [email protected] by January 31:

Essay
In 300 words max (200 words minimum), answer the following questions:

What are your career goals?
How will the banking industry play a role in your future career?

Letter of Support
Submit a letter of support from an NBA-member banker. If you already know a banker, feel free to connect with them. If you don't have an existing relationship with a banker, the NBA can help introduce you to one.

The banker may use the following guidelines for the letter:
- Student's career goals, especially whether he or she intends to pursue a career in banking
- Whether the student would be a deserving recipient and/or how the student would benefit from the scholarship
- Your overall impression of the student - involvement in extracurriculars, community outreach and work experience

Resume
Submit a current resume highlighting relevant work and/or volunteer experience, extracurricular activities, education, etc.

Unofficial transcript
Obtain a copy of your unofficial transcript from your school's registrar office.

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* Indicates required field

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Phone Number *

Permanent Address *

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Are you a legal resident of Nebraska? *

Yes No

2026-2027 Student Status *

Junior Senior

Are you a full-time student? *

Yes No

Select your college or university from the drop-down list: *

Department and Major *

Cumulative GPA *

Applicants are required to connect with a Nebraska banker at an NBA-member bank for the letter. A full list of our member banks can be found here.

NBA staff can also help you get connected with a banker. Select "No" if you would like assistance getting connected.

Do you know a banker who can write your letter? *

Yes, I can get a letter from my own network. No, I want the NBA to connect me with a Nebraska banker.

Submit Your Application - Step 1

For More Information Contact:
Kara Heideman, Director of Communications & Marketing

NBA Foundation Scholarship

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