The NABE Foundation

CBE Course Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship support is available for eligible NABE education courses and the CBE Exam.

The NABE Foundation supports professional development in business economics through scholarship opportunities for eligible NABE courses and exam offerings through the Certified Business Economist program.

Please note: If you apply for a scholarship for a specific course before the course’s early-bird registration deadline but are not awarded a scholarship, NABE will honor the early-bird registration rate if you still wish to attend the course.

NABE Course Scholarships

NABE Course Scholarships provide support for eligible NABE courses and exam offerings. Applicants do not need to be NABE members to qualify.

Eligible applicants include:

  • A student in a CBE University Partnership Program, or
  • Professionals who meet all of the following:
    • Currently employed in a role using economic concepts or tools
    • Completed a four-year degree from an accredited university
    • At least one year of work experience using economic concepts or tools

Additional restrictions:

  • Scholarship recipients may receive a maximum of $1,700 every two years.
  • A maximum of three scholarships may be awarded per company in a two-year period.
Apply for a NABE Course Scholarship

Recently Unemployed Scholarship for NABE Courses

This scholarship is designed to help professionals stay connected and keep their skills current during a career transition.

Eligible applicants include those who:

  • Are recently unemployed and actively seeking a new position in economics or statistics, or
  • Have accepted an early retirement package and plan to begin a job search for a position within six months
Apply for the Recently Unemployed Scholarship 

Interested in Earning Your CBE?

Learn more about the Certified Business Economist program and how NABE courses can support your path toward certification.

Learn More About the CBE