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 8-10, 2027
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 2027
ICBA’s CAPITAL SUMMIT
April 29-May 1, 2027
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.
Scholarship available: one $2,000 scholarship is available to help cover the cost of travel and hotel.
Application Due Date: TBD
GSBC – BOLDER BANKING
July 18-30, 2027
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!
IBA WINTER CONFERENCE & LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION
January 25-26, 2027 | Boise
Scholarships Available: Three $1,ooo scholarships will be available to help cover the cost of registration, hotel, and travel.
Application Due Date: Information Coming Soon!
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.