AFT Scholarship Program
Investing in the next generation of financial technology professionals since 1985.
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next generation of leaders.
2026 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Application Deadline: July 10, 2026
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The James E. Stoner, Allan W. Balch & James Bannister Scholarship
The Association for Financial Technology has been awarding scholarships to deserving employees of member companies and their sons, daughters, stepchildren, spouses, grandchildren and wards since 1985.
The awards are named for James E. Stoner, one of the organization's founders, Allan W. Balch, a two-time President of AFT, and James Bannister, former AFT Executive Director.
Award Details
The scholarship program awards one to four scholarships valued at $2,250 each annually, based upon the amount in the Scholarship Fund.
Eligible recipients include employees of AFT member companies and their immediate family members attending college, university, business school, or technical school.
How to Apply
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