CBA Scholarship Initiative

To assist California bankers pursuing their professional goals, the California Bankers Association (CBA) is offering a number of scholarship opportunities available to any full-time employee of a CBA-member bank who is employed in California.

CBA Scholarship Initiative Benefits

CBA scholarships will be awarded, upon successful application to pay for the following:

  • 100 percent of tuition costs for the entire school term for the Pacific Coast Banking School at the University of Washington, the Stonier Graduate School of Banking at the University of Pennsylvania, the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin or the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado.
  • Tuition to attend a one-week specialty school at the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin.
  • Tuition up to $2,000 for courses taken for credit related to banking from an accredited educational institution such as a four-year college or university, or community college.
  • Fees for professional certificate programs and related preparation courses and study materials for Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Financial and Trust Advisor (CFTA) and Certified Enterprise Risk Professional (CERP) designations, among others.
  • Registration for SBA training courses/program offered by the National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders.

Bank Scholarship & Certification Opportunities

Our scholarship and certification programs provide a wide array of assistance to banking professions seek professional development opportunities.

We offer full coverage of tuition costs for complete school terms at prestigious institutions such as:

CBA also awards tuition to attend The Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin's one-week specialty school for those seeking a fast-paced immersive learning experience. For individuals who wish to go at their own pace, we support tuition assistance for up to $2,000 of course fees related to banking taken at accredited institutions like four-year colleges, universities, or community colleges.

Submit scholarships for banking schools at least 30 days prior to their start date.

Member bank employees may also apply for cost-coverage of certificate programs, including the necessary preparation courses and study materials for the following certifications:

Additionally, we cover registration fees for SBA training courses and programs conducted by the National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders for up to $2,000.

  • Registration fees for SBA training courses / programs offered by the National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders (NAGGL).
  • Tuition to attend a one-week specialty school at the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin.
  • Tuition up to $2,000 for courses taken for credit related to banking from an accredited educational institution such as a four-year college or university, or community college.

How to Apply for CBA Scholarships

For those seeking banking scholarships for college courses, professional certificate programs, and CBA's certified education seminars, notifications regarding decisions will be made on a rolling basis. Applying for CBA Scholarships is as simple as:

Empowering Excellence through Member Scholarships

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