The NBEA Rosemarie McCauley,
Floyd L., and Doris H. Crank Memorial
Business Education Scholarship
ADMINISTERED BY THE NBEA COUNCIL FOR BUSINESS TEACHING AND RESEARCH

Rosemarie McCauley (pictured left), Floyd L., and Doris H. Crank were business education leaders. They each had a long history with NBEA and shared vision to help those seeking higher education. These individuals are now departed from us. However, along with other NBEA leaders and contributors, they are making this scholarship opportunity possible, and it is to them we dedicate this opportunity.

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Scholarship Guidelines

The deadline applications is  June 15, 2025 at midnight ET. 

• Download the scholarship guidelines (PDF) (Updated 4/3/2025)
• Required recommendations must come from either: 
  1. a teacher at a CBTR-NBEA Member Institution (list available here)  or
  2. an NBEA Gold or Platinum Member. These members have dedicated themselves to high academic standards and support NBEA’s work in higher education. Ask your teacher if they are an NBEA Gold or Platinum member. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I major in accounting, marketing or other business-related topic. Can I apply for the scholarship? 
A: Yes, but only if you plan to use your accounting experience to teach in an educational setting. 

Q: For what can I use the scholarship money?
A: Awards will be deposited directly into the student's school account for use on their education expenditures allowed through the school (tuition, room, board, books). Funds leftover in the school account may be used at the students' discretion. 

Q: Can I fund my research with this scholarship?
A: No, this is an academic scholarship meant to aid students seeking a degree. CBTR is working on establishing additional scholarships for research initiatives.

Q: I need two recommendations for this scholarship. Who are eligible to write those recommendations?
A: Any teacher at an NBEA  CBTR institution or any individual NBEA platinum or gold members. A list of current CBTR institutions is available on the CBTR webpage here. Ask your teachers if they are gold or platinum member of NBEA to verify eligibility.  The membership status of those making recommendations will be examined during the application review process. 

Q: Who decides who gets the scholarships?
A: A task force created by NBEA's Council for Business Teaching and Research of professional educators that have no conflict of interest.

Q: Can I fund my doctoral work through this scholarship?
A: Yes, the scholarship is for those seeking higher education in business education.

Q: Is there a required style for the essay?
A: The task force has not prescribed a particular writing style. However, the writing and articulation of goals will be a major factor in determining winners. The individuals judging scholarship applications will be seasoned academics.  Whatever writing style is used should be consistent throughout the document. If one were to ask for a recommendation, APA 7th edition would be recommended. 

Apply for the Scholarship

• Applications  Rosemarie McCauley, Floyd L., and Doris H. Crank Memorial Business Education Scholarship are open - Click here to apply.

Scholarship Winners

2024

• Daniel Hoban, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

2023

• Kimberly Speece, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
• Kyle Harwin, University of Wisconsin Whitewater

2022

• Ethan Carlson, University of Nebraska
• Sydney Atkinson, University of Nebraska, Kearny

2021

• MaryAnn Catt, Eastern Illinois University
• Rachel McCallum, University of Wisconsin Whitewater