NCBFAA’s Future Leaders Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association Of America, Inc.
NCBFAA is delighted to announce that two competitive $5,000 scholarships are now available to help both current and future members of our industry achieve their goal of furthering their education! These scholarships help offset the costs accrued while learning or further developing the skills which are necessary to succeed in a career in Customs Brokerage, Freight Forwarding, or related fields in international trade. We ask each of our NCBFAA Regular Member companies to share this special scholarship announcement with your staff today!
Our Association is most appreciative of Roanoke Insurance Group and Alba Wheels Up International for generously supporting NCBFAA’s 2027 Future Leaders Scholarship program.
NCBFAA's two annual scholarships help cover the cost of tuition. The scholarship award will be paid directly to the accredited institution and not to the applicant themselves. The two scholarship recipients are required to attend a special luncheon during the NCBFAA Annual Conference on Monday, April 12, 2027, at the Renaissance Orlando Hotel at SeaWorld. The recipients may also be asked to participate in brief interviews on camera to discuss their achievements. NCBFAA will cover the cost of the roundtrip airfare and one night’s stay at the conference hotel. Scholarship recipients are welcome to attend the full conference but would be required to pay for the extra days of their stay.
How to Apply:
Please note this scholarship program is open to employees and children of employees of NCBFAA Regular Member firms ONLY. This includes high school seniors, as well as students or employees, pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree with an accredited college or university. The applicant should be intending to or already pursuing a career in Customs Brokerage, Freight Forwarding or a related field, such as international trade and supply chain management.
To apply, please follow the requirements below. Then return your completed application by the February due date with the following:
- Typed, double-spaced essay of 1,000-2,000 words, including a detailed bibliography, on the topic: “How can customs brokers deliver high-value compliance guidance in a complex regulatory environment without assuming the reasonable care obligations that belong to the importer of record?”*
- Employment verification letter from NCBFAA Regular Member firm indicating that the candidate or candidate's parent is so employed.
- Proof of acceptance to, or current enrollment in, an accredited college or university, your class year (e.g., high school senior, college undergraduate freshman, sophomore, graduate program, etc.), and major area of study.
- Short (100 words or less) personal statement of your career goals and a brief synopsis about the steps you took to research your response to the essay question.
- Previous recipients of an NCBFAA scholarship are not eligible for future consideration.