The NABE Foundation Scholars Program 2025
- Omran Aburayya
- Apr 27
- 2 min read
If you're an early-career economist or economics student from a historically underrepresented background, the 2025–26 NABE Scholars Program offers an exceptional opportunity to advance your career in applied economics. Applications are now open for this prestigious program, which provides access to premier economic conferences, professional development courses, and a supportive network of professionals. Details in this article .
🗒️ Programme Summary
Location: United States
Host Institution: National Association for Business Economics (NABE)
Academic Level: Undergraduate degree holders and above
Target Group: Early-career economists and economics students from underrepresented groups, including women, ethnic and racial minorities, immigrants to the U.S., LGBTQ+ individuals, and persons with disabilities
Fields of Focus**: Applied economics
Duration: July 2025 – February 2026
Application Deadline: May 9, 2025
Start Date: July 14, 2025
Eligible to: Current students or early-career professionals in economics (seven years or less of experience), holding at least an undergraduate degree
🎓 Programme Overview
The NABE Scholars Program aims to increase diversity within the business economics profession by providing opportunities for outstanding early-career economists and students from historically underrepresented groups. The program includes participation in the following events:
2025 NABE Foundation Economic Measurement Seminar: July 14–15, Washington, DC
2025 NABE Annual Meeting: October 12–14, Philadelphia, PA
2025 NABE Tech Economics Conference: November 9–11, Seattle, WA
2026 NABE Economic Policy Conference: February 22–24, Washington, DC
One Certified Business Economist (CBE) course of the scholar’s choice
Scholars are expected to attend at least two of these events in person. The program provides an immersive experience, combining academic learning with professional networking.
🎁 Program Benefits
Event Participation: Free registration to four major NABE events, offering exposure to current economic discussions and networking opportunities.
Professional Development: Enrollment in a CBE course, enhancing skills in applied economics and data analytics.
Financial Support: A $400 travel stipend to assist with expenses for attending in-person events.
Community Engagement: Access to a network of professionals and mentors in the field of economics.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Be a current student or early-career professional with seven years or less of experience in economics.
Be in a role that applies economic principles and theory.
Hold at least an undergraduate degree.
Not have been a past NABE Scholar.
📝 Application Procedure
🧩 Application Components:
- Application Form: Complete the online application form available here
- Essay Questions:
Describe your path to this point and your career goals for the next five years.
Explain how attending NABE conferences and a CBE course, and connecting with NABE members, will help you achieve your goals.
Submission: Applicants should submit their completed application form and essay responses through the NABE Scholars Program application portal.
🗓️ Application Deadline: May 9, 2025
ℹ️ For more information and to apply, please visit the [official NABE Scholars Program website]
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