Thank you for your interest in applying for the 2026-27 Class of NABE Scholars. Please read entirely before completing the application.

The NABE Scholars Program seeks to increase diversity within the business economics profession by providing opportunities for outstanding early-career economists and economics students from groups historically underrepresented within the profession, including women, members of ethnic and racial minority groups, immigrants to the US, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals living with a disability.

The NABE Foundation plans to award thirty (30) scholarships to early-career economists and students interested in pursuing a career in applied economics to attend the following events: the 2026 NABE Foundation Economic Measurement Seminar (July 27-28, Washington, DC); the 2026 NABE Annual Meeting (October 11-13, Cleveland, OH); the 2026 NABE Tech Economics Conference (November 1-3, San Diego, CA); the 2027 NABE Economic Policy Conference (February 21-23, Washington, DC); and one Certified Business Economist (CBE) course of their choice. In addition, each recipient will receive a $400 travel stipend in two installments at two in-person events.

To be eligible, one must be a current student OR an early-career professional meeting the following criteria:

* Have worked in the economics field for seven years or less
* Currently involved in a position that uses economic principles and theory
* Hold an undergraduate college degree or higher

NOTE: Past NABE Scholars are ineligible to apply.

To realize the full benefit of being a NABE Scholar, and so that dedicated funds for the program do not go unused, awardees should plan to attend and participate actively in as many of the events as possible, and are asked to commit to attending at least two of the four events in person.

The Foundation will award full scholarships for each event's registration costs and a total travel stipend of $400 to be paid in two installments at two in-person events. Please note that no other travel-related expenses will be reimbursed.

Please submit this application by May 8, 2026, to be considered before the NABE Foundation Economic Measurement Seminar. Awardees will be contacted by May 29, 2026. If all thirty scholarships have not been awarded at that point, applications will continue to be taken for the remaining events.

To fill out the application, please move to the next page. Please note: The application requires responses to the following essay questions:

Question #1: Tell us about your path to this point and your career goals for the next five years.

Question #2: How will attending NABE conferences, a CBE course, and connecting to NABE members help you achieve your goals?

You may want to compile your responses first before moving forward.

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