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Internship Connection
Program

The Kansas Bankers Association Internship Connection Program connects in-state college students with a KBA member bank for a paid summer internship in banking. During a summer internship, interns will receive many hands-on learning opportunities and work-related experiences to learn about community banking and the industry.

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Application & Connection Process Participating Banks & Trust Companies Networking Opportunities for Students

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APPLICATION & CONNECTION PROCESS

Students and banks can sign up for the program on the KBA website at the top of the Internship Connection Program webpage. Students can apply until March 31, 2025.

Students are connected with banks based on where they have available housing for the summer. This could be in their hometown, college residence, or with a friend or family member. Students can also request their application and resume be sent to a bank that provides housing.

After a student applies to the program, their application and resume are sent to the banks they preference in their application. Banks have up to two weeks to review applications. If a bank wants to interview an applicant, KBA staff will facilitate an introduction between the bank and the student via email. The bank and the student will schedule the interview; KBA will not be involved after making the connection.

All internships will be paid at a minimum of $15/hr.; banks participating in the program can set their internship duties, start/end dates, and wages.

Participating kba-member banks & trust companies

Students are encouraged to review the list of banks below before applying. Applicants are required to list which bank(s) they wish to intern with on their application. For more information about each bank, visit their website which can be accessed in the table. Please note that some locations will be competitive.

Bank of the Flint Hills
Location: Wamego & Manhattan
Housing: Not provided
Opportunities: Rotational Program (rotating between all bank departments), Agriculture Lending, Commercial Lending, Information Technology Systems

Capitol Federal Savings Bank
Location: Topeka
Housing: Rotational Program (rotating between all bank departments), Bank Administration/Accounting, Commercial Lending, Human Resources, Information Technology Systems, Public Relations/Marketing, Trust Banking

Carson Bank
Location: Mulvane
Housing: Not provided
Opportunities: Coming Soon!

Centera Bank
Location: Sublette
Housing: Not provided
Opportunities: Coming Soon!

Community National Bank & Trust
Location: Augusta
Housing : Not provided
Opportunities: Rotational Program (rotating between all bank departments), Operations, Credit Analyst/Loan Administration

Conway Bank
Location: Wichita, Conway Springs, Argonia
Housing: Not provided
Opportunities: Rotational Program (rotating between all bank departments), Agriculture Lending, Commercial Lending, Personal Banking, Operations

Equity Bank
Location: Wichita
Housing: Not provided
Opportunities: Accounting, Human Resources, Information Technology Systems, Public Relations/Marketing, Operations, Trust Banking, Credit Administration

Exchange Bank & Trust
Location: Atchison
Housing: Not provided
Opportunities: Bank Administration/Accounting, Personal Banking, Operations

Farmers & Drovers Bank
Location: Council Grove
Housing: Not provided
Opportunities: Coming Soon!

Farmers Bank & Trust
Location: Atwood
Housing: Not provided
Opportunities: Coming Soon!

Farmers State Bank
Location: Lindsborg, Galva
Housing: Yes
Opportunities: Rotational Program (rotating between all bank departments), Agriculture Lending, Commercial Lending, Personal Banking

First National Bank
Location: Scott City
Housing: Not provided
Opportunities: Coming Soon!

First National Bank and Trust
Location: Phillipsburg
Housing: Yes
Opportunities: Rotational Program (rotating between all bank departments), Agriculture Lending, Commercial Lending, Personal Banking, Public Relations/Marketing, Trust Banking

FNB Bank
Location: Goodland
Housing: Not provided
Opportunities: Coming Soon!

GNBank, N.A.
Location: Girard, Pittsburg
Housing: Not provided
Opportunities: Rotational Program (rotating between all bank departments), Agriculture Lending, Accounting, Information Technology Systems, Personal Banking

Golden Belt Bank
Location: Hays, KS, Fort Morgan, CO
Housing: Not provided
Opportunities: Rotational Program (rotating between all bank departments), Personal Banking

Guaranty State Bank & Trust Co.
Location: Beloit
Housing: Not provided
Opportunities: Coming Soon!

Impact Bank
Location: Wellington, Caldwell
Housing: Not provided
Opportunities: Agriculture Lending

INTRUST Bank, N.A.
Location: Wichita
Housing: Not provided
Opportunities: Public Relations/Marketing, Operations, Physical Resources

Kaw Valley Bank
Location: Topeka
Housing: Not provided
Opportunities: Coming Soon!

Landmark National Bank
Location: Dodge City, KC Region, Lawrence, SE Region
Housing: Not provided
Opportunities: Rotational Program (rotating between all bank departments), Agriculture Lending, Commercial Lending, Credit Analyst

RCB Bank
Location: Claremore, OK, Arkansas City
Housing: Yes
Opportunities: Rotational Program Commercial Lending, Trust Banking

Security Bank of Kansas City
Location: Kansas City
Housing: Not provided
Opportunities: Coming Soon!

Solutions North Bank
Location: Stockton
Housing: Not provided
Opportunities: Coming Soon!

Southwest National Bank
Location: Wichita
Housing: Not provided
Opportunities: Coming Soon!

Stockgrowers State Bank
Location: Ashland, Meade
Housing: Not provided
Opportunities: Rotational Program (rotating between all bank departments)

The Bennington State Bank
Location: Salina, Bennington, Minneapolis, Wamego, Sylvan Grove, Lucas, Abilene, Wichita, Topeka
Housing: Not provided
Opportunities:Rotational Program (rotating between all bank departments), Agriculture Lending, Commercial Lending, Human Resources, Personal Banking, Operations, Trust Banking, Wealth Management

Vintage Bank Kansas
Location: Wichita, El Dorado, Peabody, Benton, Leon, Conway Springs, Hillsboro, Rose Hill, Mulvane, Towanda, Whitewater
Housing: Not provided
Opportunities: Rotational Program (rotating between all bank departments), Personal Banking

Networking Opportunities For Students

All students who secure an internship through the program will receive one complimentary registration to a KBA conference. This opportunity allows students to network with bankers from multiple institutions across the state in a particular banking area. Students are responsible for all travel costs; however, they are encouraged to inquire with their host bank to see if they will assist them. Students can attend one of the conferences below with free registration:

Young Bank Officers of Kansas Conference: Lawrence, KS, October 9 & 10, 2025
KBA Trust Conference: Manhattan, KS, October 23 & 24, 2025
Economic Outlook and Risk Management Conference: Lawrence, KS, November 5 & 6, 2025
Bank Technology and Operations Showcase, Wichita, KS, February 9 & 10, 2026
Kansas Ag Bankers Conference, Manhattan, KS, March 4 & 5, 2026
Women in Banking Conference: Manhattan, KS, March 25 & 26, 2026

To register, please contact J.W. Wells.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply to the Internship Connection Program?

Full-time students enrolled in an accredited junior college, college, or university in Kansas. All majors are encouraged to apply. There is no GPA or grade-level requirement to apply.

When do applications close?

Student applications open on September 13, 2025, and will close on March 31, 2026. Banks can sign up for the program at any time, but are encouraged to do so in the Fall.

Can a student connect with a bank outside of their available housing?

No, however, students can preference a bank that provides housing.

Is there a participation fee for banks signed up for the program?

There are no fees for KBA member banks. KBA non-member banks are not allowed to participate.

Are banks obligated to hire an intern they are connected with?

Participating banks can hire any student they see fit, including those outside the Internship Connection Program.

How does the KBA promote the Internship Connection Program to students?

KBA staff frequently meet with academic faculty to market the program to students and participate in various collegiate career fairs throughout the school year to promote internships at participating banks. The KBA will not promote internships through banks that are not in the program.

Does this program also include full-time job positions?

No; however, banks have no restrictions on hiring their intern for a full-time position after their internship. The KBA Job Board is also a free resource for banks and students to find full-time positions.

what others are saying

“The Internship Connection Program through the Kansas Bankers Association gave me an amazing opportunity and experience as I was able to develop and showcase my skills in a professional environment here locally in Atchison!”

Kort Mattison

Finance Major, Benedictine College

“The KBA Internship Connection Program has been a strategic resource for INTRUST Bank this year, connecting us with talented students eager to explore banking careers. Our interns bring fresh perspectives and energy to our team, and I encourage more banks to participate in this valuable program to help develop the next generation of banking professionals.”

John Bates

SHCM-CP Talent Supervisor, INTRUST Bank, N.A., Wichita

“The KBA Internship Connection Program has been an invaluable resource for GNBank. By connecting us with college students in and around our locations, the program helped us find candidates aligned with our specific needs and fields of study. KBA’s efforts removed the burden of reaching out to multiple colleges, saving us time and ensuring we were connected with well-suited applicants."

Jessica Vinardi, MBA

Vice President-Human Resources, GNBank, N.A., Girard

"My internship at FNB Bank, facilitated through the Kansas Bankers Association's Internship Connection Program, allowed me to work under the head loan officer, providing hands-on experience in the financial industry. This experience has been instrumental in preparing me for my future career."

Isaiah Rubio

Finance Major with a Focus in Financial Planning at Fort Hays State University

“I interned at Bank of the Flint Hills under the commercial and mortgage loan departments. I was able to travel to all our different locations and shadow a variety of officers and employees. I have a strong passion for agriculture, so I particularly enjoyed learning about agricultural lending and shadowing industry professionals who share the same passion.”

Chancy Johnson

Agribusiness Major with a Minor in Marketing at Kansas State University

"This program has helped us to build a strong, future-ready talent pipeline. It's aligned well with our long-term hiring goals by attracting high-potential candidates and supporting a more strategic, sustainable approach to workforce planning."