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    • Membership
    • News
    • Boards and Committees
    • Alice Dittman Trailblazer Award
    • NBA Foundation
    • Leadership Program
    • Staff Directory >
      • Contact Us
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    • Compliance Update
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    • Banking Schools
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    • Sponsorships and Exhibits
    • Young Bankers (YBON)
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    • Agency Services >
      • Commercial Insurance
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      • Livestock, Irrigation and Farm Insurance
      • Surety Bonds
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      • GloveBox - Bank Property & Liability
    • Financial Institution Insurance >
      • GloveBox - Bank Property & Liability
    • Benefit Plans
  • Bank Resources
    • Preferred Vendors
    • Associate Members
    • Marketing Resources
    • Financial Literacy
    • Single Bank Pooled ​Collateral Program
    • Bank Security
    • Compensation & Benefits Survey

NBA Foundation Scholarship

The application for the 2025-2026 academic year is closed.
How much is the scholarship worth?​
$2,000
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 2025 semester.
  • High school students are not eligible.

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)

​Areas of Study
Students must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in business with an emphasis in:
  • Finance
  • Accounting
  • Economics
  • Marketing
  • Another banking-related major

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

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.

    Apply Now


    Use the list of eligible schools to select the Nebraska state college or university you attend.

    ​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.
    Applicants are required to obtain a Letter of Recommendation from a Nebraska Banker. If you do not know a banker, that is okay! We will help you get connected with a banker. Answer "No" if you would like assistance getting connected with a Nebraska Banker.
Submit Your Application - Step 1


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

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