2026 UBT Scholars Academy Program Scholarship
Union Bank & Trust invites graduating seniors from Lincoln Public Schools to apply for our UBT Scholars Academy program and scholarship in the amount of $1,000. Here’s how it works: Eight LPS high school seniors will be selected to participate in a half-day workshop to learn strategies for managing financial life in college. Topics covered include how to set goals, budgeting with scholarships and student loans, building an emergency savings fund, how to develop a credit score, avoiding debt, and understanding federal student aid. By the end of the workshop, participants will have learned the necessary skills to make informed money management and personal finance decisions in college.
Upon successful completion of the workshop, participants will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship. Scholarships will be distributed directly to each participant’s choice of college upon verification of enrollment.
To be considered by the judges, applications must be submitted by March 1, 2026 (11:59 PM CT).
Eligibility requirements
- Must be a Lincoln Public Schools graduating senior
- Applicant must be attending a post-secondary program of study beginning in the fall of 2026
- Priority consideration will be given to students who:
- Demonstrate financial need
- Plan to attend a post-secondary institution in Nebraska
Those selected to participate will be notified in early March. The UBT Scholars Academy Program workshop will take place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Union Bank & Trust from approx. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Location directions and further details will be provided to the selected program scholars.
Participants will be asked to provide a photo to be used by Union Bank & Trust in marketing materials and on social media.
Note: Participants must be able to attend the entirety of the workshop on March 28, 2026, to be eligible for consideration.
For additional information, please contact Brittany Planos, Financial Literacy Program Manager, brittany.planos@ubt.com.