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The NBA Foundation has awarded ten scholarships to students pursuing business- and banking-related degrees at state or privately funded Nebraska colleges and universities. Each student will receive $2,000 for the 2025-2026 academic year. Thank you to our member bankers who took the time to assist these exceptional students by writing a letter of support! The list of recipients and their recommending bankers is below. 2025-2026 Scholarship RecipientsTyan Baller | Hartington, NE Wayne State College; Major: Business Administration Recommended by: Susan Koranda, Security Bank | Laurel Brayden Boehle | Lincoln, NE Doane University; Major: Business Administration Recommended by: Alan Emshoff, Generations Bank | Exeter Elijah Boryca | Cozad, NE Midland University; Major: Agribusiness Recommended by: Ryan Groteluschen, Flatwater Bank | Gothenburg Hannah Eatherton | York, NE Bellevue University; Major: Business Administration Recommended by: Marc Haggadone, Cornerstone Bank | York James Frank | Lincoln, NE Wayne State College; Major: Business Administration Recommended by: Jenni Christiansen, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. | Lincoln Eden Lehr | Blair, NE Concordia University; Major: Accounting Recommended by: JoEllen Maras, WCB | Blair Grayson Meyer | West Point, NE Wayne State College; Major: Business Administration Recommended by: Ryan Steffensmeier, First Community Bank | Beemer Ryan Pheak | Osceola, NE Concordia University; Majors: Accounting, Business Administration Recommended by: Kellie Ceder, Columbus Bank & Trust Co. | Columbus Kinley Pohlman | Stanton, NE Wayne State College; Major: Business Administration Recommended by: Kirby Hall, State Nebraska Bank & Trust | Wayne Thomas Vasquez | Omaha, NE Nebraska Wesleyan University; Major: Accounting Recommended by: Logan Watley, Arbor Bank | Omaha To be eligible for this scholarship, students must reach a college junior- or senior-level status for the respective award year, maintain a minimum grade-point average of 3.0 and must be pursuing a business-related degree at a state or privately funded Nebraska college or university.
More About the NBA Scholarships For More Information Contact: Kara Heideman, Director of Communications & Marketing In a continuing effort to assist the University of Nebraska in attracting top-notch students to the university system, the NBA Foundation has awarded $185,000 for the 2025-2026 academic year to the four University of Nebraska campuses. University of Nebraska at Kearney College of Business and Technology Scholarships - $29,500 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Department of Agricultural Economics Ag Banking & Finance Scholarships - $75,000 College of Business Department of Finance Scholarships - $8,000 College of Business Department of Finance Banking Game Subscription - $4,000 University of Nebraska at Omaha Finance and Banking Scholarships - $33,000 Banking and Finance Academy Camp - $10,500 College of Business Administration NBA Professorship - $5,000 University of Nebraska Medical Center Neuropsych Testing Equipment: $15,000 Imaging Microscope: $5,000 During the 1970s, the NBA conducted a fund drive to establish the Nebraska Bankers fund at the University of Nebraska Foundation. The campaign raised approximately $1 million, forming the foundation’s largest single-industry fund. To date, over $5.8 million has been allocated to the four University of Nebraska campuses. It’s part of an ongoing effort by the Nebraska banking industry to retain and attract the best and brightest students to our state. The HALT Human Trafficking Fund has awarded its first round of grants to HTI Labs, the Imperial Police Department and the Nebraska Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence. These grants will support initiatives to prevent and combat human trafficking in Nebraska. Established by the Nebraska banking industry and supported by other stakeholders, the HALT Human Trafficking Fund provides financial support to Nebraska organizations working to eliminate human trafficking in the state. Grant Recipients: HTI Labs HTI Labs will use its grant to help fund the expansion of their PAVE (Providing Avenues for Victim Empowerment) platform into more schools within Educational Service Unit #2, which serves Burt, Cuming, Dodge and Saunders counties. PAVE is a screening, assessment, and referral tool designed to help users identify and support trafficking victims. The grant will also fund technology training for school staff to implement PAVE effectively. Imperial Police Department The Imperial Police Department will enhance its anti-trafficking efforts through public education and increased law enforcement capabilities. With support from the Set Me Free Project, K-12 students and community members will receive training to recognize trafficking risks and warning signs. Additionally, the department will install surveillance cameras to assist in identifying and apprehending traffickers. The Imperial community has also contributed additional funding to support these efforts. Nebraska Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence The Nebraska Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence will develop a survivor-centered, ethical and accurate messaging guide on how to talk about human trafficking. This resource will help both the media and the public better understand trafficking realities, address common misconceptions, and communicate effective prevention strategies. By increasing awareness and knowledge, the Coalition aims to improve how trafficking is recognized and reported. “These projects will make a tangible difference in preventing human trafficking in Nebraska,” said Richard Baier, president and CEO of the Nebraska Bankers Association. “The dedication of these organizations, combined with strong support of stakeholders, is essential to making Nebraska safer for everyone.” Information about the next grant cycle will be announced this summer. Organizations committed to combating human trafficking in Nebraska are encouraged to visit haltfund.org for more information on eligibility and the application process.
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