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RMA Foundation Scholarships

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The 2023 Scholarship cycle is open January 3 to March 15

 

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About our Scholarships

Students in an undergraduate program who are interested in working in the banking industry after graduation may apply for an RMA Foundation scholarship. The Risk Management Association Foundation offers scholarships to students in an undergraduate program who are interested in working in the banking industry after graduation. The RMA Foundation is awarding over $200,000 annually in scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. Winners may reapply for continuation of their scholarships for up to two additional years, provided each student fulfills the renewal requirements and maintains their student membership with RMA. 

As a not-for-profit, member-driven professional association, RMA promotes a community of like-minded banking professionals who share ideas and experiences to advance the use of sound risk management principles in the financial services industry.

 

 

FAQ

Application Questions

Review the list of questions on the application and prepare your answers so you're ready to apply.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

• Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada.
• Be a current college student enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States or Canada and will continue to be enrolled full time for the entire 2023-2024 academic year.
• Intends to work in the banking industry following graduation.
• Maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale overall (or equivalent).

Applicants do not have to be a current RMA member, but they must join (free) and remain a member to receive and renew their scholarship.

RMA employees and their dependents are ineligible to apply. Others ineligible to participate include current members of the Board of Directors of RMA and the RMA Foundation and their families

How are winners determined?

Scholarship recipients are selected based on merit with the following factors:

• Demonstrated interest in the banking industry; (Examples: previous employment in a bank; RMA membership; involvement in local RMA chapter; academic studies; internships).
• Academic achievement.
• Participation and leadership in community and school activities, or related work experience.
• Statement of career goals and objectives.

Financial need will not be considered.

     

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