Colleges and Universities

NABA Chicago Student Chapters
NABA Chicago chapter supports student chapters at the following universities:


Read more about our Chicago Chapters here.

To prepare college students for a professional career through engagement, mentoring, personal development, exposure to the work place through internships, scholarships through our scholarship program and public speaking/presentation skills through case competitions. These initiatives also aim at identifying and nurturing exceptional leaders in higher institutions. Click here to view even more reasons to join NABA as a student!

Student members are undergraduate or graduate students (full or part-time) majoring in accounting, finance or a related field, or high-school students interested in pursuing a career in accounting or finance. Student Member dues are FREE!

Academic Development
NABA Chicago student chapters offer students majoring in accounting, finance, or related disciplines career counseling, mentoring and opportunities for internships.


Regional & Local Scholarship Program
Awards scholarships to students majoring in accounting, finance, and related fields to further their studies.


Chicago Regional Conference : The conference will include two and one-half days of workshops, seminars and interview sessions, all designed to better prepare minority students for careers in accounting and financial management disciplines.

The objectives of the conference include:

  • To encourage student involvement in NABA and to assist in the development of leadership skills.
  • To provide an opportunity for students and professionals to share their goals and objectives.
  • To augment students' skills and expand their knowledge through challenging seminars.
  • To provide a forum to discuss student issues and to present positive alternative resolutions.
  • To provide opportunities for students to develop and exhibit their organizational and planning skills.
  • To facilitate maximum attendance and participation by students and professionals.
  • To provide a cost-effective method for corporations to interview qualified minority students.
  • To provide an opportunity for students to interview for entry-level positions and internships