NBA Foundation Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Nebraska Bankers Association

Am I Eligible? To be considered for the NBA Foundation Scholarship, students must satisfy all the following requirements: Legal Residency in Nebraska Applicants must be Nebraska natives. Students from outside Nebraska, even those studying in Nebraska colleges, are not eligible. Academic Level The scholarship is available to full-time college students who are in their junior or senior year. - Applicants must have finished at least their sophomore year by the commencement of the Fall 2025 semester. - High school students are not eligible. Enrollment in a Nebraska College or University Applicants must be full-time students at a college or university in Nebraska, excluding the University of Nebraska schools (UNL, UNK, UNO, and UNMC). Field of Study Applicants must be working towards a bachelor's degree in business, with a focus on: - Finance - Accounting - Economics - Marketing - Another banking-related major GPA Requirement Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

Application Process

Step 1 - Fill out the initial part of the application using the form provided below. - NBA staff will contact you to confirm receipt of your form. Step 2 The following documents must be sent to nbacommunications@nebankers.org by January 31: Essay In an essay of 200 to 300 words, answer these questions: - What are your career objectives? - How will the banking sector contribute to your future career? Letter of Support Provide a letter of support from a banker who is a member of the NBA. If you are acquainted with a banker, feel free to ask them. If you don't know a banker, the NBA can assist you in finding one. The banker can use these guidelines for the letter: - The student's career aspirations, particularly if they plan to work in banking - Whether the student is a worthy recipient and/or how the scholarship would benefit them - Your overall impression of the student, including their involvement in extracurricular activities, community service, and work experience Resume Submit an up-to-date resume that includes relevant work or volunteer experience, extracurricular activities, education, and so on. Unofficial Transcript Get a copy of your unofficial transcript from your school's registrar's office.