Building the Next
Generation of Bankers
A growing concern among RMA members and bankers is the future of the banking industry and the development of the next generation of talent. RMA is dedicated to providing young people with the resources they need to build a brighter future. Through our Academic Program, RMA is proud of our latest initiatives to
help students do just that –
The RMA Foundation Scholarship Program and
Student Membership.
We are pleased to grant scholarships to college undergrad students who are interested in working in the banking industry after graduation. Offered through the RMA Foundation, scholarships range from $2,000 to $5,000 and can be renewed up to two additional years, provided each student fulfills the renewal
requirements and maintains their free student membership with RMA.
Academic Program Brochure (PDF)
A FREE
student membership with RMA also gives students the tools they need to differentiate themselves, and position themselves, as strong candidates to potential employers in the financial services industry. The Student Membership looks good on their resume
and it's an excellent way to learn more about the financial services industry and the people who work in it.
Our Student
Resource Center features all of the benefits of membership including our Internship Program, where you can post available internships at your institution on the microsite. Students are also able to earn a Credit Essentials Certificate that will
demonstrate proficiency of credit skills upon completion of their university's commercial banking course curriculum. RMA offers its online course content for free to universities who offer a commercial banking curriculum and are in need of materials to supplement their curriculum.
Please contact us at 1-800-677-7621, if you or a student have any questions. We appreciate your support in grooming the next generation of financial professionals.
Read bankers' experiences with RMA's internship program:
"Our
banks have seen a very positive impact from the RMA Credit Essentials course at
Texas A&M. Students felt they were well-prepared to contribute during their
internships because they understood how to analyze financial statements. We are
very pleased that we added the course to our curriculum, and believe it will be
an important foundational piece going forward."
- Steve York, Group Executive Vice President, Commercial
Banking Division, Broadway Bank; Texas A&M Banking Program Advisory Board
Member
"Our intern came
into her internship with a deeper and more expansive understanding of financial
analysis and accounting than we typically see from the recent college graduates
we hire because of RMA's Credit Essentials course. Our interns are assigned a
project of managing and completing an analytical review of the bank's critical
third party vendors. She was effectively able to identify and mitigate risks
associated with these companies. In addition, her technical writing skills were
the best we have seen from an intern or new hire. Overall, her polish and
professionalism helped make the loan officers comfortable with bringing her along
to meet customers on calls. We've since offered her a full-time position."
- Matthew Newman, Senior Vice President,
Regional Credit Officer, Broadway Bank