Nebraska Bankers Association Foundation Scholarship
Offered by Nebraska Bankers Association Foundation
About This Scholarship
The Nebraska Bankers Association Foundation awards $2,500 scholarships to Nebraska college juniors and seniors headed toward banking careers. The application for the 2027-28 academic year is due January 31 — a winter deadline that suits students lining up their final years of undergraduate study.
Eligibility is tightly drawn: applicants must be Nebraska legal residents, full-time juniors or seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA, pursuing a bachelor's degree with a stated interest in banking, and enrolled at one of 13 specified eligible Nebraska institutions. Notably, University of Nebraska campuses are excluded from the eligible list, steering the money toward the state's private and state college students.
For finance and business majors at Nebraska's smaller institutions, this is a low-competition award from an industry association actively recruiting its next generation of community bankers.
Eligibility
- Nebraska legal resident
- Full-time college junior or senior pursuing a bachelor's degree
- Interest in a banking career
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Attending one of the 13 specified eligible Nebraska institutions (University of Nebraska campuses are excluded)
How To Apply
- Confirm your school is on the NBA Foundation's list of 13 eligible Nebraska institutions
- Complete the foundation scholarship application at nebankers.org
- Submit all documents by January 31, 2027, for the 2027-28 academic year
Frequently Asked Questions
Which schools qualify?
Thirteen specified Nebraska institutions — mostly private and state colleges. University of Nebraska campuses are excluded, so check the foundation's current list before applying.
Do I have to major in banking or finance?
You must be pursuing a bachelor's degree with a demonstrated interest in a banking career; business and finance majors are the natural fit.
How much is the award?
$2,500 for the academic year.