IBA LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
In addition to the Emerging Leaders and Executive Development Programs, the Idaho Bankers Association (IBA) provides the following opportunities for bankers to continue their professional growth and education.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
ABA’s EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM & WASHINGTON SUMMIT
March 9-11, 2026
Participate in ABA’s Washington Summit, featuring Capitol Hill visits and engagement with banking policy and advocacy. The Summit’s first day is ABA’s Emerging Leaders Program. Learn more here.
Scholarships available: two $1500 Emerging Leaders scholarships are available to help cover the cost of travel and hotel.
Application Due Date: February 2, 2026
ICBA’s CAPITAL SUMMIT
May 4-7, 2026
An advocacy and leadership event in Washington, DC, ICBA’s Capital Summit enables community bankers to engage directly with policymakers. Click here for more details.
Scholarships available: three $1500 scholarships are available to help cover the cost of travel and hotel.
Application Due Date: TBD
GSBC – BOLDER BANKING
Founded in 2023, the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado (GSBC) Bolder Banking Scholarship recognizes member banks of GSBC’s cosponsoring bankers associations that boldly serve customers and communities through innovative banking practices.
Scholarship available: The award is bank-wide and nomination-based. The recipient bank selects one employee to attend GSBC, and the scholarship covers one-third of full tuition each year, applied to all three years of the GSBC program.
Application Due Date: Check back in November 2026!
PACIFIC NORTHWEST CAPITOL HILL VISIT
The IBA won’t be attending the 2026 event, but we look forward to sharing details about the 2027 visit later this year!
IBA’s partnership with the Independent Community Bankers Association, the American Bankers Association, and the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado allows us to offer these scholarships. IBA appreciates these partners and these opportunities.