Florida Bankers Educational Foundation (FBEF)
Did you know that the Florida Bankers Association (FBA) works with bankers throughout Florida to secure the future of the industry? Our trade association has been dedicated to helping banks since 1888 and we continue to do that today by providing financial assistance to Florida bank employees who want to advance their careers through education.
The Florida Bankers Educational Foundation (FBEF) was established in 1956 and offers two different programs to support the best and brightest Florida bankers:
Applicants must be currently working at a FDIC-insured bank in Florida or a state or federally chartered trust company in Florida and have been employed for at least one year in the Florida banking industry prior to application for FBEF funding. Please note that employment with a credit union or brokerage/investment firm does not meet this requirement.
Applicants must attend a FBEF Participating College or University and have a 2.5 GPA or higher.
Click on the buttons below for full guidelines and application information. By educating the bankers of today, we can create a better banking industry for tomorrow and the years to come. The future of the banking industry depends on it.
The Florida Bankers Educational Foundation (FBEF) was established in 1956 and offers two different programs to support the best and brightest Florida bankers:
- For bankers who wish to return to school and achieve their goal of completing a college degree, the Scholarship Program offers financial assistance for tuition or required fees. Books or supplies that are required for classes may also be paid for with FBEF funding.
- The FBEF also offers the Career Development Program to Florida bankers for financial assistance that can help pay for tuition at an approved professional development program.
Applicants must be currently working at a FDIC-insured bank in Florida or a state or federally chartered trust company in Florida and have been employed for at least one year in the Florida banking industry prior to application for FBEF funding. Please note that employment with a credit union or brokerage/investment firm does not meet this requirement.
Applicants must attend a FBEF Participating College or University and have a 2.5 GPA or higher.
Click on the buttons below for full guidelines and application information. By educating the bankers of today, we can create a better banking industry for tomorrow and the years to come. The future of the banking industry depends on it.
When you think of a banker, what comes to mind? A banker can be many things.
You might think of retail bankers who provide financial services to individuals and businesses in local communities, or you might think of investment bankers who assist large corporations or governments with mergers, acquisitions, or sales. Bankers actively participate in their local communities every day, helping their customers in many different ways.
Did you know that some bankers are cybersecurity professionals fighting fraud? Did you know that compliance officers help banks meet the requirements of all federal and state financial laws, which helps manage risks and prevents financial crimes? Maybe you have heard of trust bankers who manage trusts and estates, provide wealth management or work in private banking, and have wonder how you can pursue that as a career?
These are just a few examples of the types of work that bankers do every day. Banking is an industry of many different types of jobs, with diverse career paths.
While a college degree is not required for all jobs in banking, completing a degree in Finance and Business can provide you with a skill set that would prepare you for a variety of jobs in banking. Degrees in Statistics, Accounting, or Computer Science can be useful for many back-office jobs, which are typically not client-facing. An undergraduate or graduate degree may be required for advancement to upper-level management in the banking industry.
Some jobs in banking require customer service skills and interaction with clientele, but not all do. There are many roles behind the scenes in a bank, providing important support for day-to-day operations. At a bank, there are many jobs for many different types of employees.
Think you know banking? Think again. Today’s banking industry offers divers and rewarding career opportunities to people of all backgrounds and experience levels.
Still not sure if banking is for you? Watch this video to see if you will Find Your Future in Banking:
You might think of retail bankers who provide financial services to individuals and businesses in local communities, or you might think of investment bankers who assist large corporations or governments with mergers, acquisitions, or sales. Bankers actively participate in their local communities every day, helping their customers in many different ways.
Did you know that some bankers are cybersecurity professionals fighting fraud? Did you know that compliance officers help banks meet the requirements of all federal and state financial laws, which helps manage risks and prevents financial crimes? Maybe you have heard of trust bankers who manage trusts and estates, provide wealth management or work in private banking, and have wonder how you can pursue that as a career?
These are just a few examples of the types of work that bankers do every day. Banking is an industry of many different types of jobs, with diverse career paths.
While a college degree is not required for all jobs in banking, completing a degree in Finance and Business can provide you with a skill set that would prepare you for a variety of jobs in banking. Degrees in Statistics, Accounting, or Computer Science can be useful for many back-office jobs, which are typically not client-facing. An undergraduate or graduate degree may be required for advancement to upper-level management in the banking industry.
Some jobs in banking require customer service skills and interaction with clientele, but not all do. There are many roles behind the scenes in a bank, providing important support for day-to-day operations. At a bank, there are many jobs for many different types of employees.
Think you know banking? Think again. Today’s banking industry offers divers and rewarding career opportunities to people of all backgrounds and experience levels.
Still not sure if banking is for you? Watch this video to see if you will Find Your Future in Banking:
For more information:
Letty Newton
Director of Florida Bankers Educational Foundation (FBEF)
(850) 701-3522
[email protected]
Director of Florida Bankers Educational Foundation (FBEF)
(850) 701-3522
[email protected]
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