Since its inception, NABA Foundation has provided scholarship funds to deserving students preparing to enter various accounting, finance, and business professions.
At the heart of our mission is the commitment to create a more just world where everyone can succeed and thrive. The NABA Foundation channels its efforts into five pivotal areas: education, earnings, entrepreneurship, enterprise, and equity. We believe that fostering economic and educational opportunities is paramount for individual and community well-being and to continue to expand the talent pipeline.
Through the generous contributions of individuals, groups, and organizations that share NABA’s desire to break through the economic barriers students may experience, in line with our mission NABA Foundation offers over 150 scholarships annually ranging from $2,500 – $10,000.
If awarded a scholarship, scholars are expected to attend the Celebration of Scholars to be recognized. Scholarships will be awarded in August 2026 for the Fall 2026 semester. More information for scholarship applicants and winners related to the regional conferences will be shared at a later time – but mark your calendar for these events, which will take place in Fall 2026. We hope to see everyone there!
Please contact Scholarships@nabainc.org for any questions or concerns.
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NABA is committed to paving and pathing a more just world.
Our community welcomes everyone irrelevant of creed, race, or religious affiliation. Our movement and its programs offer opportunities to engage, educate, embrace all people irrelevant of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status. Our membership data and program participation data are readily available and are testimony of our inclusive culture.
Eligibility:
- Be an active NABA student member, as defined under [NABA Bylaws, Section 2.2 (b)(i) and (ii)[1]]
- Be currently enrolled full time at an accredited 2-year college or 4-year college/university based in the United States
- Have valid/can present valid enrollment in an accredited 2-year college or 4-year college/university based in the United States for the 2025-2026 academic school year
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident[ii]2
- Display overall academic excellence
- NABA Foundation scholarships are open to all eligible applications, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, religion, disability, age, or veteran/military status, consistent with applicable law.
Selection:
Selection is based on merit and evaluated on factors such as academic achievement, leadership, service, professional promise, and demonstrated engagement with NABA’s mission.
[ii][1] 2.2(b) Non-Voting Members. The following persons shall be eligible for non-voting membership in the Association: (i) Any person who is currently enrolled in a college or university pursuing a certification or an undergraduate or graduate degree with a major or minor in accounting, finance, technology, or business-related degrees; or (ii) Any high school student with a demonstrated interest in accounting, finance, technology, or other business-related degrees; (iii) Any person who is interested in the mission and activities of the Association but does not meet the criteria for voting membership set forth in Section 2.2(a).
FAQs:
Why is the application window shorter this year?
The length of the application window can vary from year to year based on program funding timelines and investment cycles.Will applicants be sponsored to attend the June convention?
Sponsorship opportunities may be available, but are not guaranteed. Applicants should not expect to receive convention sponsorship as part of the application process.When will scholarships be awarded?
Scholarship funds will be disbursed in Fall 2026.When and how will applicants be notified of decisions?
Applicants will be notified on a rolling basis beginning in Summer 2026 via the scholarship portal.
Thank you for supporting NABA with your donation!
Select one of our available scholarships from these drop-downs or choose a general donation from the donate page.
If you are the designated point of contact, a survey link will be provided for you to update or amend scholarship criteria only after the named donations are made in full. Surveys received after 1-April will not be used until the next review cycle.
Many of NABA’s members are also proud members of “The Divine Nine” of fraternities and sororities. Here you can donate to scholarships on behalf of these illustrious fraternities and sororities.