NBA Foundation Scholarship

​Do I qualify?

To qualify for the NBA Foundation Scholarship, students must meet all of the following eligibility criteria:
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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 nbacommunications@nebankers.org 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
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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.