Scholarship Program

The NEEBC Scholarship Program* was established to further the aims of the Council to advance the knowledge and education of individuals in or aspiring a career in the Human Resources, Employee Benefits, and/or Total Rewards field. NEEBC is proud to have contributed $210,000 to our worthy Scholarship Recipients since the Scholarship Program’s inception in 1990.

Scholarship Awards

Scholarships are awarded annually to undergraduate and/or graduate students (part-time or full-time) currently enrolled in an accredited public or private New England college or university, who have completed minimally one semester of classes, and who have demonstrated an interest in Human Resources, Employee Benefits, and/or Total Rewards. Each scholarship is merit based. Applications are evaluated on the application and corresponding essay, the student’s college GPA and transcript, one or more references, and resume.

2025 Eligibility Requirements & Exclusions 

 

Application Requirements 

Applicants must submit the following with a postmark no later than April 1, 2025: 

  • Completed application
  • Essay
  • Copy of most recent official college transcript and/or unofficial transcripts from a school portal
  • One or more reference(s) from college professors, NEEBC members, or other benefit professionals
  • Resume 
Download Scholarship Application

 

2024 Scholarship Recipients

     
 

Nick Abely
Bryant University | Class of 2025
Major: Human Resource Management
Minor: Applied Statistics, Legal Studies

Sarah Beachman
Bryant University | Class of 2025
Major: Human Resource Management
Minor: Legal Studies

  

 

Scholarship Fund Donations**

NEEBC is proud to have contributed $210,000 to our worthy Scholarship Recipients since the Scholarship Program’s inception in 1990. 

Please help us support the efforts of future benefits professionals.

Donate to Scholarship Fund

*As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we award annual scholarships funded by donations to the NEEBC Scholarship Fund, which covers both the cost to administer the scholarship program and the scholarships awarded. Scholarship amount will not exceed the annual tuition fee and on-campus room and board charges.

**Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law.

Any questions, please email us at [email protected] or call 781-684-8700.