NCBA Foundation
Investing in North Carolina’s Future.
The NCBA Foundation expands opportunity through financial education, scholarships, workforce development and community programs that help North Carolinians build stronger financial futures.
Our Mission
Education Creates Opportunity.
The NCBA Foundation works to strengthen the financial well-being of North Carolinians by expanding access to education, encouraging responsible money management and creating opportunities for students and future banking professionals.
Through programs supported by North Carolina’s banking community, the Foundation turns financial expertise into practical resources, educational opportunities and pathways that can make a lasting difference in communities across the state.
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Build Financial Knowledge
Give North Carolinians practical tools and information that support stronger financial decisions.
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Expand Opportunity
Support education and career pathways that help people pursue their goals and build stronger futures.
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Strengthen Communities
Bring the knowledge, resources and people of North Carolina banking into communities across the state.
Foundation Programs
Opportunity in Action.
From the classroom to the workplace, NCBA Foundation programs turn the resources and expertise of North Carolina’s banking community into opportunities for students, families and future banking professionals.
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Higher Education
NCBA Foundation Scholarships
Since 1984, the Foundation Scholarship Program has supported students pursuing higher education and helped generations of North Carolina banking families invest in their futures.
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Financial Literacy
Bankers in Schools
Bankers bring practical financial education directly into classrooms, helping students understand budgeting, financial choices and responsible money management through engaging, age-appropriate lessons.
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Workforce Development
BankWork$
BankWork$ provides free, eight-week career training, coaching and employer connections designed to help participants build the skills and confidence to begin meaningful careers in financial services.
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Support the Mission
Help Expand Opportunity.
Your support helps the NCBA Foundation continue investing in education, financial literacy, workforce development and programs that strengthen communities across North Carolina.
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Education. Opportunity. Community.
The NCBA Foundation brings the resources and expertise of North Carolina banking together to expand opportunity, strengthen financial knowledge and invest in communities across the state.