Nebraska Bankers Association
NBA Foundation Scholarship
The NBA Foundation Scholarship is an annual award designed to assist full-time Nebraska college juniors or seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in banking. Eligible applicants must be Nebraska residents attending one of the state's participating private or public higher education institutions.
Award
$2,500
Deadline
January 31, 2027
Level
Undergraduate
Status
101 days left
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- Application effort
- High (essay, recommendation letters, transcript, resume)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate students, minimum GPA 3
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Who is eligible
- Be a legal resident of Nebraska (originally from Nebraska; non-Nebraska residents are not eligible)
- Be a full-time college student entering their junior or senior year by the start of the fall semester
- Be pursuing a bachelor's degree and interested in a career in banking
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Attend an eligible Nebraska state or private college or university (excluding UNL, UNK, UNO, and UNMC)
What you'll need
- Essay (200-300 words): Answer the questions 'What are your career goals?' and 'How will the banking industry play a role in your future career?'
- Letter of Support from an NBA-member banker
- Current resume highlighting relevant work and/or volunteer experience, extracurricular activities, and education
- Unofficial transcript from your school's registrar office
How to apply
- Complete and submit the online application form (Step 1) on the NBA Foundation Scholarship page.
- Email your Essay, Letter of Support, Resume, and Unofficial transcript to nbacommunications@nebankers.org by January 31.
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Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://www.nebankers.org/foundation-scholarship.html
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