Many organizations offer scholarships to encourage the pursuit of an accounting education. Scan this section for a sample listing of scholarship opportunities. Contact your state CPA society or college's financial aid office for other potential sources of financial assistance.

Organizations

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Academic & Career Development Division
220 Leigh Farm Road Durham, NC 27707
Tel: (919) 402-4014
Fax: (919) 412-4705
URL: http://ceae.aicpa.org/Resources/Scholarships+and+Awards/

AICPA/Accountemps Student Scholarship
Email: educat@aicpa.org

Description: The AICPA is the national professional organization for certified public accountants. In addition to the many services offered to members, the AICPA provides a number of programs to students. The AICPA/Accountemps Student Scholarship program provides financial assistance to students who are currently majoring in accounting, finance or information systems. Five $2,500 scholarships are awarded annually to AICPA Student Affiliate members. Application deadline: April 1st.

Requirements: Not specified.

Amount: $2500

Fellowship for Minority Doctoral Students
Email: mic@aicpa.org

Description: The AICPA is the national professional organization for certified public accountants. In addition to the many services offered to members, the AICPA provides a number of programs to students. The primary objective of the AICPA Fellowships for Minority Doctoral Students is to enable more minorities to enter and move ahead in the accounting profession and academe. Recognizing the fact that professors serve as role models, a second objective is to increase the number of CPA role models who can positively influence the career decisions of a college student. These competitive fellowships are available to minority candidates who have been accepted into a doctoral accounting program. Fellowships of up to $12,000 are awarded once a year to full time minority accounting scholars who show significant potential to become accounting educators. The scholarships are awarded by the Institute's Minority Initiatives Committee and are funded by the AICPA Foundation from monies contributed by the AICPA, its members, public accounting firms, and others. Considerable weight will be given to application from those who have attained the CPA designation. Additionally, AICPA membership and committee service will also be considered. Fellowships are awarded once each year (in June) for the following academic year. All application materials must be received by the AICPA by April 1 of each year. For purposes of this program, the AICPA defines minority students as those of Black, Native American, Pacific Island races, or of Hispanic ethnic origin. All applicants must be U.S. citizens. The committee may grant fellowships contingent upon acceptance of the candidate into a doctoral program in an accredited recognized school of business or to candidates who have already been accepted.

Requirements: To be eligible for a minority doctoral fellowship, you must: Have applied to and/or been accepted into an accredited doctoral program with a concentration in accounting; Have earned a master's degree and/or completed a minimum of three years full-time experience in the practice of accounting; Attend or planning to attend school on a full-time basis and, once admitted, work consistently and forthrightly to attain your degree; Agree not to work full time in a paid position or accept responsibility for teaching more than one course per semester as a teaching assistant or, dedicate more than one quarter of the time as a research assistant.

John L. Carey Scholarship
Email: educat@aicpa.org

Description: The AICPA is the national professional organization for certified public accountants. In addition to the many services offered to members, the AICPA provides a number of programs to students. The AICPA John L. Carey Scholarship program provides financial assistance to liberal arts degree holders pursuing graduate studies in accounting and the CPA designation. Up to ten $5,000 scholarships are awarded annually. Application deadline: April 1st.

Requirements: Not specified.

Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students
Email: mic@aicpa.org

Description: The AICPA is the national professional organization for certified public accountants. In addition to the many services offered to members, the AICPA provides a number of programs to students. The AICPA Scholarships for Minority Accounting Students provides competitive awards to outstanding full time undergraduate minority students at regionally accredited institutions to encourage their: selection of accounting as a major, entry into the profession and ultimately achieving the CPA designation. Full time graduate students (who are not CPAs) seeking a master's degree in accounting or taxation and students pursuing a master's in business administration, if their undergraduate degree is in accounting, are also eligible for this program. Undergraduate students must have completed at least 30 semester hours or equivalent of college work, with at least six hours in accounting. All applicants must have an overall and accounting grade point average of at least 3.3. Awards are primarily based on merit (academic achievement). For purposes of this program, the AICPA defines minority students as those of Black, Native American, Pacific Island races, or of Hispanic ethnic origin. All applicants must be U.S. citizens. The scholarships are awarded by the AICPA Minority Initiatives Committee and are funded by the AICPA Foundation from monies contributed by the AICPA, its members, public accounting firms, and others. The scholarships are awarded once each year (in August) for the following academic year. Over the past 10 years the AICPA has awarded more than $6 million in scholarships to minority students.

Requirements: To be eligible for a minority undergraduate scholarship, applicants must: Be a declared accounting major (this must be indicated on your transcript) with an overall and accounting grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.3; Have satisfactorily completed at least 30 semester hours, or 45 quarter hours, or equivalent college work, including at least six semester hours (or equivalent) in accounting; and Be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student (12 semester hours or equivalent) at an accredited institution. To be eligible for a minority graduate scholarship, you must: Be in a five-year accounting program, or have been an undergraduate accounting major who is presently accepted in a master's level accounting, business administration, finance, or taxation program, or have had any undergraduate major and are now presently accepted in a master's level accounting program; and Be enrolled as a full-time student (nine semester hours or equivalent). All applicants must be U.S. citizens and are required to submit a letter of recommendation from either a faculty member or a CPA.

Amount: up to $5000

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American Woman's Society of CPAs
Kim Fantaci, Executive Director
136 South Keowee Street
Dayton, OH 45402
Tel: (937) 222-1872 or 800-297-2721
Fax: (937) 222-5794
Email: info@awscpa.org
URL: http://www.awscpa.org/

AWSCPA Scholarships

Description: The American Woman's Society of CPAs (AWSCPA) provides resource, training, and support for the personal and professional development of its members; provides opportunities for leadership participation, networking, and mentoring; and provides visibility and recognition for the organization and its members through a positive national presence. AWSCPA has thousands of active members and more than 20 local affiliates throughout the country. AWSCPA works closely with the American Society of Women Accountants (ASWA) on many programs.

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Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarships

Description: Through the Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarships Program, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners supports the education of collegiate accounting and criminal justice students who may become Certified Fraud Examiners (CFEs) in the future. The Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarships competition is open to all full-time (at least 12 hours per semester) undergraduate and graduate students with declared accounting or criminal justice majors at four-year accredited colleges or universities. (Junior college, community college, and high school students, including graduating seniors, are not eligible.) This scholarship program was named after two Members of the Association, Larry Jennings, 49, and Tracy Ritchie, 41, both of Houston, Texas, who were among five people fatally wounded when unknown assailants in Karachi, Pakistan fired upon their vehicle on November 14, 1997. All five people killed were employees of Houston-based Union Texas Petroleum Holdings, Inc. The vehicle was en route to Union Texas' Karachi office.

Requirements: A total of 15 scholarships of $1,000 each are awarded annually on the basis of: Overall academic achievement demonstrated by notarized transcripts. Three letters of recommendation, including at least one from a Certified Fraud Examiner or a local CFE Chapter, plus additional recommendations from faculty members or academic advisors An original essay of 250-500 words, explaining why the applicant deserves the scholarship and how the awareness of fraud will affect his or her professional career development. An application package must include: A completed application form (available from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners) An official transcript(s), showing all completed college or university course Three letters of recommendation, including at least one from a Certified Fraud Examiner or a local CFE Chapter, plus additional recommendations from advisors or faculty members Three copies of a 250- 500 word original essay explaining why the applicant deserves the award and how fraud awareness will affect his or her professional career development If possible, mail all scholarship components together in one package. Students who wish to apply for a scholarship, but who are not acquainted with a Certified Fraud Examiner should call the Association to receive the name of a representative of the nearest local CFE Chapter, or log onto our Web site to locate for yourself the most conveniently located Chapter. It is the responsibility of the applicant to meet with a CFE Chapter or with a Certified Fraud Examiner to receive a recommendation.

Amount: $1000

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Consortium for Graduate Study in Management
Jackie Olden
5585 Pershing AV - Suite 240
St. Louis, MO 63112-1795
Tel: (314) 877-5500
Fax: (314) 877-5505
Email: recruiting@cgsm.org
URL: http://www.cgsm.org/

To increase the numbers of academically talented minority men and women in graduate business schools and in the workforce of corporate America, the Consortium for Graduate Study in Management annually recruits underrepresented minorities with leadership skills and provides them with merit-based fellowships to pursue a master's in business administration (MBA) degree at one of fourteen Consortium member schools. Member schools include: University of California-Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon University, Emory University, Dartmouth College, Indiana University, University of Michigan, New York University, University of North Carolina, University of Rochester, University of Southern California, University of Texas, University of Virginia, Washington University, and University of Wisconsin.

The idea behind the program is to get these talented individuals into a high-quality, rigorous MBA program, enhance their business skills, and assist corporations in hiring these newly minted MBAs for America's corporate workforce. This is made possible through the financial support provided by the companies who make up the consortium's corporate members.

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The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) enjoys an excellent reputation among finance professionals in both the public and private sectors. As the major professional association serving the needs of over 13,000 elected and appointed state and local government officials and other finance practitioners, GFOA provides top quality publications, training programs, services and products designed to enhance the skills and performance of those responsible for government finance policy and management.

Scholarships

All scholarships are offered annually. The applications for all five (5) scholarships can be found at www.gfoa.org .

• The Public Employee Retirement Research and Administration Scholarship
  • amount: $4,000
• George A. Nielsen Public Investor Scholarship
  • amount: $5,000 (may be awarded as two $2,500 scholarships)
• The Daniel B. Goldberg Scholarship
  • amount: $10,000
• The GFOA Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship
  • amount: $5,000
• The Frank L. Greathouse Government Accounting Scholarship
  • amount: $3,500 each (one or more awarded)

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Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)
Sara Martinez Tucker
One Sansome Street Suite 1000
San Francisco, CA 94104
Tel: (415) 445-9930
Fax: (415) 445-9942
Email: info@hsf.net
URL: http://www.hsf.net/

Gates Millennium Scholars Program

Description: The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) is the nation's leading Hispanic educational organization. HSF provides more college scholarships to the Latino community than any other organization, in support of its mission to double the rate of Hispanics earning college degrees. In its 26-year history, HSF has awarded more than 45,000 scholarships totaling nearly $60 million to Latinos from all 50 states and Puerto Rico, who have attended more than 1,300 colleges and universities.

Requirements: HSF offers different scholarship programs for students of various educational backgrounds. All applicants must of at least half Hispanic background (one parent fully Hispanic, or each parent half Hispanic) and be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents (with proof of residency). Awards range from $1,000 to $3,000. Successful scholarship candidates are chosen on the basis of academic achievement, personal strengths, leadership and financial need. NOTE: Applications are only available during application periods. You may download an application from our Web site www.hsf.net or, to receive by mail, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Available to graduating high school seniors. It provides substantial scholarship awards to exceptional high school seniors for study at the college of their choice. More information can be found at www.gmsp.org. Eligible applicants must have a minimum 3.3 GPA, demonstrated leadership skills, and significant financial need. Application period October - February.

Special Scholarship Programs

Description: The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) is the nation's leading Hispanic educational organization. HSF provides more college scholarships to the Latino community than any other organization, in support of its mission to double the rate of Hispanics earning college degrees. In its 26-year history, HSF has awarded more than 45,000 scholarships totaling nearly $60 million to Latinos from all 50 states and Puerto Rico, who have attended more than 1,300 colleges and universities. HSF offers different scholarship programs for students of various educational backgrounds. All applicants must of at least half Hispanic background (one parent fully Hispanic, or each parent half Hispanic) and be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents (with proof of residency). Awards range from $1,000 to $3,000.

Requirements: Successful scholarship candidates are chosen on the basis of academic achievement, personal strengths, leadership and financial need.  NOTE: Applications are only available during application periods. You may download an application from our Web site www.hsf.net or, to receive by mail, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope.  HSF has partnered with corporations and other non-profit groups to develop additional scholarship programs. Some of these programs involve separate applications and deadlines.

College Scholarship Program

Description: The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) is the nation's leading Hispanic educational organization. HSF provides more college scholarships to the Latino community than any other organization, in support of its mission to double the rate of Hispanics earning college degrees. In its 26-year history, HSF has awarded more than 45,000 scholarships totaling nearly $60 million to Latinos from all 50 states and Puerto Rico, who have attended more than 1,300 colleges and universities.  HSF offers different scholarship programs for students of various educational backgrounds. All applicants must of at least half Hispanic background (one parent fully Hispanic, or each parent half Hispanic) and be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents (with proof of residency).  Awards range from $1,000 to $3,000.

Requirements: Successful scholarship candidates are chosen on the basis of academic achievement, personal strengths, leadership and financial need.  NOTE: Applications are only available during application periods. You may download an application from our Web site www.hsf.net or, to receive by mail, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Available to full-time degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate students at accredited colleges or universities in the US or Puerto Rico. Applicants must have completed at least 15 undergraduate credits with a minimum 2.7 GPA (4.0 scale).

Community College Transfer Scholarship Program

Description: The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) is the nation's leading Hispanic educational organization. HSF provides more college scholarships to the Latino community than any other organization, in support of its mission to double the rate of Hispanics earning college degrees. In its 26-year history, HSF has awarded more than 45,000 scholarships totaling nearly $60 million to Latinos from all 50 states and Puerto Rico, who have attended more than 1,300 colleges and universities.

Requirements: HSF offers different scholarship programs for students of various educational backgrounds. All applicants must of at least half Hispanic background (one parent fully Hispanic, or each parent half Hispanic) and be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents (with proof of residency). Successful scholarship candidates are chosen on the basis of academic achievement, personal strengths, leadership and financial need.  Available to community college students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university the following academic year. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale).

High School Scholarship Program

Description: The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) is the nation's leading Hispanic educational organization. HSF provides more college scholarships to the Latino community than any other organization, in support of its mission to double the rate of Hispanics earning college degrees. In its 26-year history, HSF has awarded more than 45,000 scholarships totaling nearly $60 million to Latinos from all 50 states and Puerto Rico, who have attended more than 1,300 colleges and universities.

Requirements: HSF offers different scholarship programs for students of various educational backgrounds. All applicants must of at least half Hispanic background (one parent fully Hispanic, or each parent half Hispanic) and be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents (with proof of residency). Awards range from $1,000 to $3,000. Successful scholarship candidates are chosen on the basis of academic achievement, personal strengths, leadership and financial need. NOTE: Applications are only available during application periods. You may download an application from our Web site www.hsf.net or, to receive by mail, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Available to graduating high school seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0). Students must have definite plans of attending a college or university the following fall semester after graduation. This program is restricted by participating area or eligible majors. Students must be enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university to receive their scholarship.

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The National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. (NABA) is a national membership organization with the primary purpose of developing, encouraging, and serving as a resource for greater participation by African Americans and other minorities in the accounting profession. NABA's programs are designed to help strengthen the skills base for its student members, provide support to those professionals seeking higher levels of accomplishment, identify opportunities for minority students and professionals in the accounting profession, and encourage a greater number of African-American students to select accounting as their chosen field of study. NABA works actively with accounting firms, corporations, schools, and colleges in the placement of minority candidates for accounting positions.

NABA was established in 1969 by a group of nine African-American accountants who were concerned about the limited number of minorities in the field of accounting, and particularly, the limited number of certified public accountants. At the time of inception, there were about 100 African-American CPAs; today, there are more than 5,000 members.

Scholarships

NABA makes available student scholarships at both the national and local levels. Scholarships are awarded to deserving and successful college students to assist in furthering their education. Over $2 million has been awarded over the past 10 years. Scholarships include the following:

• NABA National Scholarship: minimum amount is $6,000; overall GPA of 3.3 and accounting GPA of 3.5 required.
• Various sponsored scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000, overall GPA of 3.3 and accounting GPA of 3.5 required.

To be eligible for a NABA scholarship, you must:

• be an ethnic minority who is an undergraduate business major (accounting, finance, information systems, marketing, etc.);
• be a paid NABA member for the current fiscal year;
• have an overall and accounting GPA as previously indicated; and
• submit a personal biography of no more than 500 words indicating career objectives, leadership abilities, community activities, and NABA involvement.

The scholarship deadline is December 31 of each year.

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National Conference of CPA Practitioners, Inc. (NcCPAp)
Scholarship Committee
National Conference of CPA Practitioners
22 Jericho Tpke., Suite 110
Mineola, NY 11753
Tel: 888-488-5400
Email: lanak.ncCPAp@verizon.net
URL: http://www.nccpap.org/

NcCPAP/AICPA Scholarships for Graduating High School NcCPAP/AICPA Scholarships for Graduating High School Seniors

Description: The National Conference of CPA Practitioners is an association of member firms in public practice owned 100 percent by CPA's. We remain steadfast to our principles and policies to support the individual needs of individual practice units and medium sized firms.  We are committed to quality, integrity, and public responsibility for the public accountancy profession. We strive to enhance the status of Certified Public Accountants and are committed to excellence in the profession.

Requirements: The NcCPAp and AICPA are offering competitive merit-based awards of $1,000 each for outstanding graduating high school seniors planning to pursue careers as certified public accountants. Student Eligibility Requirements: Be a graduating high school senior. Have a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale. Have applied to or been accepted at a two or four year college. Be enrolled as a full-time student. The scholarship deadline is December 15.

Amount: $1000

National Society of Accountants
John G. Ams, Executive Vice President
1010 N. Fairfax Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-1574
Tel: (703) 549-6400; (800) 966-6679
Fax: (703) 549-2984
E-Mail: jams@nsacct.org
Web site: www.nsacct.org

The National Society of Accountants is a professional association of members who provide auditing, accounting, tax preparation, financial and estate planning and management services to approximately 19 million individuals and business clients. Most members are sole practitioners or partners in small to mid-size accounting firms.

Scholarships

The National Society of Accountants Scholarship Foundation was organized in 1969. The NSA Scholarship Foundation Board of Trustees awards an average of 30 scholarships per year in the amount of approximately $1,000 each for accounting students entering their third or fourth year of studies, and approximately $500 each for students entering their second year of studies.

In addition, the Charles H. Earp Memorial Scholarship is awarded to one outstanding student annually. The Earp recipient receives an additional stipend and an appropriate plaque. Scholarships are awarded primarily for academic attainment, demonstrated leadership ability, and financial need.

Applicants must be undergraduate students who are:

• majoring in accounting with a B or better GPA;
  • enrolled full-time or part-time in a degree program at an accredited\
• two-year or four-year college or university
• US or Canadian students attending a US accredited school

In addition to the annual scholarships awarded by the Scholarship Foundation, a special award was established to honor retired NSA Executive Vice President Stanley H. Stearman on the occasion of his 25th anniversary with NSA. A Stearman scholar will be selected annually and will receive a scholarship award in the amount of $2,000 per year, not to exceed three years. The recipient of the Stearman Scholarship must be an accounting major in each year of the award. The Stearman Scholarship may extend to graduate studies.

In addition to meeting the criteria for the annual NSA scholarship awards, the recipient of the Stearman Scholarship must be the son, daughter, grandchild, niece, nephew, son-in-law, or daughter-in-law of an active/retired living or deceased NSA member.

Amount: $2000 - $6000

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Firms

Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP
Ten Terrace Court
Madison, WI 53707-7398
Phone: (608) 249-6622
Fax: (608) 249-3816
Email: careers@bakertilly.com
Web site: www.bakertilly.com

Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP is one of the oldest and largest certified public accounting and consulting firms in the Midwest. Staff today includes 1,300 employees and more than 150 partners, we provide a wide range of accounting, tax, assurance and consulting services to private and public companies in many industries.

Baker Tilly is located in following cities: Chicago, IL; New York, NY; Oak Brook, IL; Southfield, MI; Minneapolis, MN, and throughout Wisconsin: Appleton, Janesville, Madison, Milwaukee and Wausau. Our regional focus means travel is limited, so you’ll be able to work and still have a personal life.

What most people like best about working at Baker Tilly is we’re just the right size—small enough that our associates get meaningful work and don’t get lost in the shuffle, yet large enough to work with a diverse range of industries and be recognized nationwide for excellence.

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BKD
Eric Hansen, Chief Operating Officer
P.O. Box 1900
Springfield, MO 65801-1900
Tel: (417) 831-7283
Fax: (417) 831-4763
Email: ehansen@bkd.com
URL: http://www.bkd.com/Career/

BKD Scholarships

Description: BKD is a certified public accounting and consulting firm offering a broad array of consulting, tax, assurance and small business services. Their 30,000 clients represent middle-market companies, closely held businesses, publicly traded entities, governmental entities, not-for-profit organization and individuals. BKD offers scholarships through its BKD Scholarship Fund established at many universities in the Midwest. The Scholarship Fund is administered by each university. The firm does not accept scholarship applications nor award scholarships directly to students. Check with your university for further details of availability.

Requirements: Not specified.

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Cohen & Company CPAs
Angela M. Ferenchak
Recruiter and Internship Program Director
1350 Euclid Ave., Suite 800
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Tel.: (216) 579.1040
Fax (216) 579.0111
Email: aferenchak@cohencpa.com
URL: http://www.cohencpa.com/

Cohen & Company Scholarships

Description: We believe in SQIF! Service, Quality, Innovation and FUN! Cohen & Company is a large, regional CPA firm with 6 offices throughout Ohio: Cleveland, Akron, Youngstown, Westlake, Mentor and Columbus. We also expanded into Southwest Florida with offices in Tampa, Sarasota and Orlando. The firm offers scholarships to outstanding sophomores and juniors majoring in accounting at the following schools in Ohio: Cleveland State University, Baldwin-Wallace College, Case Western Reserve University, John Carroll University, Ohio University, University of Akron, Youngstown State University and Kent State University.

Requirements: Please contact the college of business, department of accountancy or the universityís scholarship department for further details and application requirements.

Amount: $5000 - $1500

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Deloitte Foundation
Manager, Foundation & University Relations
Ten Westport Road
Wilton, Connecticut 06897
Tel: (203) 761-3000
Fax: (203) 563-2324
Email: usnydeloittefoundation@deloitte.com
URL: http://www.deloitte.com/us/df

Doctoral Fellowship Program

Description: The Deloitte Foundation Doctoral Fellowship Program provides financial support to outstanding doctoral students in accounting as they complete their coursework and dissertations. Through the program, up to 10 outstanding doctoral candidates are selected each year to be Deloitte Doctoral Fellows. Each Fellow receives a grant of $25,000, disbursed in four payments over two years, to help cover the Fellow's expenses during his or her final year of coursework and during the year immediately following, in which the Fellow is expected to complete the dissertation. Since the program's inception, more than 1,000 students have been named Deloitte Doctoral Fellows.

Requirements: Any graduate student enrolled in and successfully pursuing a doctoral degree in accounting at an accredited U.S. university who has completed two or more semesters (or the equivalent) of that program is eligible to apply for a Deloitte & Touche Doctoral Fellowship. At some time during their doctoral studies, fellows are expected to teach or to prepare themselves for their teaching careers by participating in elective programs designed to enhance their teaching skills.  Applications should be available through the accounting department of the applicant's school. They are also available from the Deloitte Foundation.

Amount: $2500

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Deloitte LLP
URL: http://www.deloitte.com/dtt/home/0%2C1044%2Csid%25253D2000%2C00.html

Deloitte scholarship support

Description: Deloitte has established accounting/business/related scholarship funds at many universities across the country. The organization also provides scholarship opportunities to a number of professional organizations that support its inclusive culture through the recruitment and development of diverse students. These organizations and programs include, but are not limited to: The National Association of Black Accountants (NABA), The Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA), The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF), INROADS and the Jackie Robinson Foundation. Deloitte also provides scholarships for minority students through specific colleges/universities as well as through specific Deloitte local offices. In addition to the relationships and support given to these professional organizations and programs, Deloitte provides scholarship and development opportunities to high performing college students (sophomores and above) who are working toward a degree in accounting or related disciplines through its Future Leaders Apprentice Program.

Requirements: Not specified.

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Ernst & Young Foundation
Ellen J. Glazerman
Executive Director, Ernst & Young Foundation
Americas Director, University Relations
Ernst & Young LLP
200 Plaza Drive
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Tel.: (201) 872-5686
URL: http://www.ey.com/

Ernst & Young Foundation Scholarships

Description: Ernst & Young and the Ernst & Young Foundation sponsors a number of scholarships in accounting departments, business schools, engineering departments and information systems departments at a number of schools around the country. Additionally, in support of the firm's commitment to diversity, the firm and the foundation support a number of national programs that are dedicated to providing scholarships to qualified minorities looking to major in accounting, business and information systems. These organizations include: The National Association of Black Accountants, The National Association of Hispanic Accountants, Consortium for Graduate Study in Management, Hispanic Business College Fund, A Better Chance, National Achievement Scholarship Program, INROADs, National Black MBAs, United Negro College Fund, National Hispanic Scholarship Fund.

Requirements: Not specified.

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Kennedy and Coe, LLC
Jeannie Blue
P.O. Box 1100
3030 Cortland Circle
Salina, KS 67402-1100
Tel: (785) 825-1561
Fax: (785) 825-5371
Email: blue@kcoe.com
URL: http://www.kcoe.com/

Kennedy & Co. Scholarships

Description: Kennedy and Coe, LLC has 8 offices located in Kansas and Colorado, which are connected via a Wide Area Network. The firm, established in 1932, has a staff of approximately 235 persons, including 23 members/owners and 24 managers. The firm offers accounting services, auditing, tax preparation, tax research and bookkeeping. In addition to these, the firm has organized industry consulting groups specializing in: agricultural financial consulting; commercial feedyards; working with financial institutions on mergers, acquisitions and consulting; state-of-the-art products and services to the manufacturing industry, such as quality systems management, process analysis and information technology, consulting with biofuels companies; family business consulting; business valuation services; mediation/facilitation services; estate and succession planning; compensation and benefits planning. The firm also provides services in mediation, conflict resolution, facilitation and communication.

Requirements: Kennedy and Coe, LLC has three development funds for scholarships at Kansas State University, Fort Hays State University, and the University of Kansas. Students applying for the scholarships must: 1) be an accounting major enrolled at the respective university with junior or senior standing or masters, 2) have a minimum 3.0 overall GPA; and a minimum 3.2 GPA in accounting; and 3) desire a career in public accounting and as a CPA.

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KPMG Foundation
Three Chestnut Ridge Road
Montvale, NJ 07645-0435
Tel: (201) 307-7932
Fax : (201) 307-7093
Email: tperino@kpmg.com
URL: http://www.kpmgfoundation.org/foundinit.asp

KPMG Foundation Minority Accounting Doctoral Student Scholarships

Description: KPMG Foundation's Minority Accounting Doctoral Scholarships aim to further increase the completion rate among African-American, Hispanic-American and Native American doctoral students. The scholarships provide the funding for them to see their dreams come to fruition. For the 2009-2010 academic year, the Foundation awarded $10,000 scholarships to 11 minority doctoral students. There are 30 minority accounting doctoral students who have had their scholarships renewed for 2009-2010, bringing the total number of scholarships awarded to 41. To date, KPMG Foundation's total commitment to the scholarship program is $8.7 million. Financial support often determines whether a motivated student can meet the escalating costs of higher education.

Requirements: Additional information, including application forms and application deadline can be accessed on the KPMG Foundation Web site.

Amount: up to $10000

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PricewaterhouseCoopers
National Sourcing
PricewaterhouseCoopers
300 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Tel: (646) 394-1000
Fax: (646) 394-1301
http://www.pwc.com/extweb/aboutus.nsf/docid/2bc1a0998db42ca6852574770063e3d1

eXceed Scholarship Program

Description: PricewaterhouseCoopers has a strategic business focus on diversity. With more than 146,000 partners and staff in 150 countries, PwC is the largest global network of professional service firms- offering a wide range of assurance, tax and advisory services to many of the worldís largest and most prestigious companies. To achieve our business goals, we have a number of initiatives and programs that support our strategy to hire, retain and advance the best talent. At PricewaterhouseCoopers we believe that diversifying our staff, our partnership and our leadership is critical to the continued success of our firm. We view diversity and inclusion as business imperatives that will help us sustain our leading position in the market and exceed our clientsí expectations. Since 1990, we have awarded scholarship to some of the best and brightest African American, Hispanic/Latino and American Indian students in the US through our eXceed program.  The program includes: A one time monetary award of $3,000 Participation in our annual Diversity in Business Leadership Conference A PricewaterhouseCoopers internship

Amount: $3000

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Rubin, Brown, Gornstein, & Co. LLP
Laura Asher
230 South Bemiston Avenue
St Louis, MO 63105
Tel: (314) 727-8150
Fax: (314) 727-9195
URL: http://www.rubinbrown.com/

RGB & Co. Scholarships

Description: Founded in 1952, Rubin, Brown, Gornstein & Co. LLP (RBG & Co.) is the largest locally owned accounting and business consulting firm in the St. Louis region. It is ranked 43rd nationally RBG&Co. specialized in serving closely held or family-owned, small- and mid-sized businesses. The practice is focused on the automotive industry, contractors and home builders, real estate, professional service firms, health care, financial institutions, manufacturing and distribution, retail, mortgage banking, graphic communications, not-for-profit, private clubs and municipal government. It is a full service, business consulting firm, offering assistance in business process improvement, strategic planning, human resources and marketing. In addition, three of RBG&Co.'s subsidiaries provide services in employee benefit plan administration and investment advisory (TheBenefitsGroup), technology consulting and Web services (CCSC), and temporary and permanent placement (RBG Staffing). 

Requirements: Annual scholarships are awarded at the University of Missouri at the Columbia and St. Louis campuses. At the Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, at Washington University, St. Louis University, Southwest Missouri State University and Southeast Missouri State University. Please contact the placement offices or accounting department Chairs for further information concerning these scholarships.

Schenck SC
Rebecca Stanonik
P.O. Box 1739
Appleton, WI 54912
Tel: (920) 996-1113
Fax: (920) 224-1665
Email: rebecca.stanonik@schencksc.com
URL: http://www.schencksc.com/

Schenck SC Scholarships

Description: Schenck SC is a full-service regional accounting and consulting firm. Schenck has over 500 employees that serve business, government, non-profit and individual clients through eight locations in Wisconsin. As one of the largest CPA firms in the U.S., the firm provides a full range of services including accounting and audit, tax, business consulting, information technology, merger and acquisition, retirement planning, investment and payroll solutions. Scholarships ranging from $500 - $1,500 are offered to students attending University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire, Green Bay, LaCrosse, Milwaukee, Oshkosh and Whitewater campuses. The firm also offers scholarships through St. Norbert College.

Requirements: Information and application materials are available at the respective schools.

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Wiss & Company, CPA
Lisa Calick
Human Resources Director
354 Eisenhower Parkway
Livingston, NJ 07039
Tel: (973) 994-9400
Fax: (973) 992-6760
URL: http://www.wiss.com/

Wiss & Company Scholarship Fund

Description: WISS & Company offers scholarships to outstanding sophomores and juniors majoring in accounting at New Jersey State Colleges and Universities.

Requirements: Scholarships applications are made directly through the Universities and Colleges.

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State Society Links

Alabama Society of CPAs
P.O. Box 5000
Montgomery, AL 36103-5000
Tel:(334) 834-7650
Fax:(334) 834-7310
URL: http://www.ascpa.org/

Educational Foundation Scholarships

Description: Number awarded: 23 scholarships per year; one per school Audience: rising seniors and 5th year accounting students at accredited colleges and universities across the state

Requirements: Full time student with a declared major in accounting. (Grade -B- or better in accounting and overall GPA). At least one academic year remaining. A good probability that student will be successful in accounting and contribute to the profession.

Amount: $1500

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Alaska Society of CPAs
341 W. Tudor Road, #105
Anchorage, AK 99503
Tel: (907) 562-4334
Fax: (907) 562-4025
URL: http://www.akcpa.org/

AKCPA Scholarships

Description: Audience: Junior and senior college student enrolled in a four-year accounting program, graduate students in accounting

Requirements: The scholarships are open to all junior, senior and graduate students who are majoring in accounting and attending four year institutions in the State of Alaska. Student scholastic achievement, public accounting goals and financial need is determined upon submitting application.

Amount: $2000

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Arizona Society of CPAs
4801 E. Washington St., Suite 225-B
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Tel: (602) 252-4144
Fax: (602) 252-1511
URL: http://www.ascpa.com/Content/memberactivities/fei_scholarships.aspx

ASCPA Scholarships

Description: Please visit our website for a current list of scholarship opportunities.

Requirements: Not specified.

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Arkansas Society of CPAs
11300 Executive Center Drive
Little Rock, AR 72211-4352
Tel: (501) 664-8739
Fax: (501) 664-8320
URL: http://www.arcpa.org/

ARCPA Scholarships

Description: Each accounting department of an Arkansas four-year college or university offering an accounting degree shall be allowed to submit one (1) scholarship application for each qualifying faculty member who is a regular member in good standing of the Arkansas Society of CPAs. The accounting department may decide how to determine which applications are submitted.

Requirements: Applicants must be accounting students who have completed 84 semester hours of coursework including 15 semester hours of accounting (including Principles) and have a 3.5 GPA (on a4-point scale) in accounting coursework. The applicant may be pursuing an undergraduate accounting degree or may have graduated and be completing additional coursework to accumulate 150 credit hours. The applicant must certify that he/she is pursuing the requirements to sit for the CPA Exam and does intend to pursue the CPA professional certification.

Amount: $500 - $2000

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California Society of CPAs
1235 Radio Rd
Redwood City, CA 94065
Tel: (450) 802-2600
Fax: (450) 802-2200
URL: http://www.calcpa.org/

CALCPA Chapter Scholarships

Description: Audience: colleges/university students.

Requirements: Requirements vary and can be found at http://www.calcpa.org/Content/Scholarship.aspx.

CALCPA Doctoral Scholarships

Description: Audience: doctoral students

Requirements: Requirements vary and can be found at http://www.calcpa.org/Content/Scholarship.aspx.

Amount: $10000 - $30000

CALCPA Undergraduate and Master's Scholarships

Description: Audience: Two and four year colleges/universities; 5th year, masters programs.

Requirements: Requirements vary and can be found at http://www.calcpa.org/Content/Scholarship.aspx.

Amount: $2500 - $5000

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Colorado Society of CPAs
7979 E. Tufts Avenue, Suite 500
Denver, CO 80237-2843
Tel: (303) 773-2877
Fax: (303) 773-6344
URL: http://www.cocpa.org/

Educational Foundation of CSCPA College Freshman Scholarship

Description: Audience: graduating high school students from Colorado high schools.

Requirements: Plan to major in accounting; enroll in courses equal to six semester/quarter hours or more for the fall term. Can attend a four-year institution with an accredited accounting program,, or a community college whose credits are transferrable to a four-year institution. Official high school transcript must reflect a 3.0 or better GPA.

Amount: $1000
Educational Foundation of CSCPA College Sophomore Scholarship

Description: Audience: accounting students who are in their sophomore year of college.

Requirements: Official transcript reflecting a 3.0 or better GPA; enroll in six semester/quarter hours or more; attend a Colorado institution with an accredited accounting program, or community colleges whose credits are transferrable to a four-year institution.

Amount: $1000

Educational Foundation of CSCPA College Upper Division Scholarship

Description: Audience: junior, senior, or graduate accounting students at a Colorado institution with an accredited accounting program.

Requirements: Attend a Colorado institution with an accredited accounting program; official transcript reflecting a 3.0 or better GPA; declared accounting major; have completed the equivalent to eight semester/quarter of accounting classes including one upper division accounting course. Enroll in courses equal to six semester/quarter hours or more for the term for which they are applying. Graduate students must intend to pursue an accounting-related career.

Amount: $2500

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Connecticut Society of CPAs
8845 Brook Street
Rocky Hill, CT 06067-3405
Tel: (860) 258-4800
Fax: (860) 258-4859
Email: jillb@cscpa.org
URL: http://www.cscpa.org/Content/ETF/About.aspx

Children of CSCPA Members

Description: Number Awarded: varies Audience: College students

Requirements: Student enrolled in an accounting program who is the son or daughter of a CSCPA member and has completed at least 75 credits (12 in accounting); 3.0 GPA or better

Amount: $500

Community College Awards

Description: Number: Up to three awards per participating school Audience: Community college students

Requirements: Via faculty recommendation; must be continuing education in accounting at a four-year college/university recognized by the CT SBOA.

Amount: $750

Connecticut Accounting Leadership Scholarship

Description: Number: Four Audience: College Acct Majors (upperclassmen)

Requirements: Be a declared undergraduate accounting major who has completed or will have completed by the end of the current semester at least 75 credits (of which at least 12 credits are in accounting courses), and have at least two semesters of undergraduate course work remaining; and have a current overall grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0, and a minimum GPA of 3.5 in accounting; and be enrolled in an institution of higher education recognized by the CT State Board of Accountancy; and a. Currently be a resident of the state of Connecticut; or b. Currently attending an institution of higher learning located in the state of Connecticut.

Amount: $5000

Frank Frago Community Service Award

Description: Number: one Audience: College Junior/Senior

Requirements: Demonstrated history of community service and is currently be a resident of the state of Connecticut and/or currently enrolled in a four-year college/university recognized by the Connecticut State Board of Accountancy and located in the state of Connecticut.

Amount: $750

High School Scholarship

Description: Number: varies

Requirements: High School seniors intending to study accounting in the fall following graduation and who are recommended by guidance and faculty.

Amount: $500

Minority CPA Exam Candidate Review Course Grant

Description: Award: Fully paid CPA Exam Review Course; Grants made possible by five CPA Exam review courses

Requirements: Be a minority (federal definition); be living and/or working in CT and/or attending a college or university in CT recognized by the CT State Board of Accountancy; be eligible to sit for the CPA Exam within 6 months of the application deadline.

The Candidate’s Award

Description: Number Awarded: 10

Requirements: Have completed a minimum of 120 hours from an accredited college or university; and have attained an overall grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale); and be enrolled in an institution of higher learning in order to satisfy the 150-hour requirement of the Connecticut State Board of Accountancy; and a) currently be a resident of the state of Connecticut or b) currently employed or have accepted an offer of employment at a firm, company, or agency located in CT.

Amount: $3000

The Junior Award

Description: Number: 2 awards per participating school Audience: College juniors

Requirements: Students apply to their respective department chair and two applicants per school are nominated by accounting faculty.

Amount: $500

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Delaware Society of CPAs
3512 Silverside Road
8 The Commons
Wilmington, DE 19810
Tel: (302) 478-7442
Email: info@beacpa.org
URL: http://www.beacpa.org/

DSCPA Scholarships

Description: For information, visit www.beacpa.org/scholarship/application.php.

Requirements: Not specified.

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(D.C.) Greater Washington Society of CPAs
Kari Bedell
1111 19th St, NW Suite 1200
Washington, DC 20052
Tel.:(202) 464-6001
Fax: (202) 238-9604
Email: kbedell@gwscpa.org
URL: http://www.gwscpa.org/tiertwo.asp?bid=1

GWSCPA Scholarships

Description: Audience: Rising seniors majoring in accounting at DC colleges/universities

Requirements: Students are nominated by the college/university. Two nominations per school and one winner is selected per school.

Amount: $1500 - $5000

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Florida Institute of CPAs
P.O. Box 5437
Tallahassee, Florida 32314
Tel: (850) 224-2727
Fax: (850) 222-8190
Email: edfound@ficpa.org
URL: http://www.ficpa.org/ficpa/edfoundation

FICPA Educational Foundation Scholarships

Description: Number and Amount: Up to 100 total scholarships per year. General Scholarships: $1,000 (part-time) and $2,000 (full-time) scholarships per year; Ph.D. Fellowship: Up to 3 years/$5,000 per year; James Wilcox African-American Undergraduate Scholarships: Up to 4 years/$5,000 per year; James Wilcox African American 5th Year Scholarship Programs; 1040K Scholarships: $3,000/per year.

Requirements: 1. General Scholarships: Fourth and fifth year accounting majors in an accredited Florida college/university. Students must be Florida residents, should have completed their junior year and indicated a desire to practice in the field of accounting as opposed to other disciplines. They must be planning to sit for the CPA exam and working toward fulfilling those requirements. 2. PhD Fellowship - Individuals are eligible to apply for a Ph.D. Fellowship for the purpose of completing their Ph.D. at an accredited institution located in the State of Florida with a Doctoral granting program. The Board of Trustees shall award the Ph.D. Fellowship to an individual candidate for up to three consecutive (3) years of academic work provided they maintain a satisfactory level of academic and work performance. 3. James Wilcox African-American Undergraduate Scholarship Program: African-American high school graduates and undergraduate students with an interest in accounting will be eligible for scholarships to be used for the purpose of attending any accredited junior/community college, college or university in the State of Florida to receive their accounting degrees. The scholarship is renewable for up to four (4) consecutive years of academic work provided student maintains full-time status and a satisfactory level of academic performance. 4. James Wilcox African-American 5th Year Scholarship Program: African-American students majoring in accounting will be eligible for scholarships to be used for the purpose of completing their 5th year of accounting at any accredited college or university in the State of Florida. 5. 1040K Scholarships - Students must be African-American fourth and fifth year accounting majors attending accredited colleges/universities in South Florida. Students must be permanent residents of Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe or Palm Beach County. Students should have completed their junior year and indicated a desire to practice in the field of accounting as opposed to other disciplines. They must be planning to sit for the CPA exam and working toward fulfilling those requirements.

Amount: $1000 - $20000

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Georgia Society of CPAs
3353 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 400
Atlanta, GA 30326
Tel: (404) 231-8676
Fax: (404) 237-1291
Email: don.cook@gscpa.org
URL: http://www.gscpa.org/content/home.aspx

Educational Foundation Scholarship Program

Description: Audience: rising junior and senior undergraduate accounting majors and graduate students enrolled in a masterís level accounting or business administration program at an accredited public or private college or university

Requirements: Resident of Georgia, enrolled in minimum of six semester (or ten quarter hours), 3.0 accounting or overall GPA

Amount: $500 - $5000

Guam Society of CPAs

University of Guam Scholarships

Description: Number Awarded: 5 Audience: College

Requirements: Financial need; academic

Amount: $2000

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Hawaii Society of CPAs
P.O. Box 1754
Honolulu, HI 96806
Tel: (808) 537-9475
Fax: (808) 537-3520
URL: http://www.hscpa.org/

HSCPA Scholarships

Description: Audience: College/university Number awarded: may vary from year to year (between 10-15)

Requirements: Must be a Hawaii resident currently attending an accredited Hawaii college or university; Maintain an overall 3.0 GPA; major, or concentration, in accounting with the intention to sit for the CPA exam, and have completed an intermediate accounting course.

Amount: $750 - $1500

Idaho Society of CPAs
250 Bobwhite Ct., Suite 240
Boise, ID 83706
Tel: (208) 344-6261
Fax: (208) 344-8984
Email: glethcoe@idcpa.org
URL: https://www.idcpa.org/Scholarship/StudentInformation.aspx

IDCPA Scholarships

Description: Number awarded: up to 3 Audience: college juniors and seniors majoring in accounting at an Idaho college or university

Requirements: Not specified.

Amount: $1000

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Illinois CPA Society/ Foundation
550 West Jackson, Suite 900
Chicago, IL 60661
Tel.: 312-993-0407
Fax: 312-993-9954
URL: http://www.icpas.org/students.htm

Arthur R. Wyatt Accounting Scholarship Program

Description: Number awarded: one

Requirements: Student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; enrolled as a post-baccalaureate student; demonstrate dedication to becoming a CPA and follow in Professor Wyatt's esteemed footsteps; demonstrate some financial need.

Amount: up to $4000

CPA Examination Award Program

Description: Number Awarded: up to 40 scholarships

Requirements: Maintain a current or final cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 GPA or equivalent; not reimbursed for CPA Exam fees by employer; be pre-approved to test by the Illinois Board of Examiners and agree to sit for at least one part within 6 months of the date on the application approval letter from the Board of Examiners; US citizen and permanent Illinois Resident; complete all four parts of the exam within18 months of being approved to sit by the Illinois Board of Examiners.

Amount: $810

Herman J. Neal Scholarship Program

Description: Not specified.

Requirements: African-American; U.S. citizen with primary residence in Illinois; enrolled in an Illinois college or university as a junior, senior, or graduate student; 3.0/4.0 GPA or equivalent.

Amount: up to $4000

Illinois CPA Society Accounting Scholarship Program

Description: Not specified.

Requirements: Four years of education completed by 8/31 with plans to take additional courses in the new academic year to meet the requirements to sit for the CPA exam; U.S. citizen residing in Illinois enrolled in an Illinois college or university; 3.0/4.0 GPA or equivalent; plan to sit for the CPA Examination in Illinois within three years of application date and demonstrate a course of study that reflects this goal.

Amount: up to $4000

Kenneth J. Hull and Jacqueline M. Hull/Illinois CPA Society Accounting Scholarships at Southern IL University-Carbondale

Description: Not specified.

Requirements: Student at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; freshman through senior, demonstrate interest in joining the accounting profession.

Marian Powers Scholarship Program at Chicago State University

Description: Award: Scholarship for tuition and books

Requirements: Full-time student at Chicago State University; minimum 3.25/4.0 grade point average; sophomore enrolled as accounting or intended accounting major and entering the junior year/declared accounting major junior entering the senior year with the intention of taking the CPA exam.

Success Through Scholarship Program - Needles/Snow/Wish Accounting Education Fund

Description: Not specified.

Requirements: Student at DePaul University; sophomore enrolled as accounting or intended accounting major and entering the junior year/declared accounting major junior entering the senior year with the intention of taking the CPA exam.

Women’s Executive Committeeís Advancing Women in Accounting Scholarship

Description: Not specified.

Requirements: Applicant must be a female US citizen residing in Illinois enrolled at Illinois college or university; 3.0/4.0 GPA or equivalent; four years of education completed by 8/31 with plans to take additional courses in the new academic year to meet the requirements to sit for the CPA exam; plan to sit for the CPA Exam in Illinois within 3 years of application date and demonstrate a course of study that reflects this goal.

Amount: up to $4000

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Indiana CPA Society
8250 Woodfield Crossing Blvd., #305
Indianapolis, IN 46240-2054
Tel: (317) 726-5000
Fax: (317) 726-5005
Email: info@incpas.org
URL: http://incpas.org/Students/Grade/EFScholarship.aspx

Undergraduate Scholarships

Description: Number awarded: 7 Audience: College

Requirements: Indiana student entering junior year of college; resident of Indiana; attending an Indiana college or university; be taking a course of Accountancy for eligibility to sit for the CPA Examination; entering junior year of college after having completed four semesters of course work by the end of the current semester.

Amount: $500 - $1700

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Iowa Society of CPAs
950 Office Park Rd Ste 300
West Des Moines, IA 50265-2548
Tel: (515) 223-8161
Fax: (515) 223-7347
Email: iacpa@iacpa.org
URL: http://incpas.org/Home.aspx

Outstanding Student Award

Description: Number Awarded: 35 Audience: College seniors (occasional junior)

Requirements: GPA and other standards set by each college

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Kansas Society of CPAs
100 SE 9th Street, Suite 502
P.O. Box 4291
Topeka, KS 66604-0291
Tel: 785.272.4366
Fax: 785.272.4468
URL: http://www.kscpa.org/

Educational Foundation of KSCPA College Scholarships

Description: Number awarded: 7

Requirements: Upper-class student at one of the six regent institutions or Washburn University; winner chosen by the respective accounting faculties.

Amount: $2000

Educational Foundation of KSCPA High School Scholarships

Description: Number/Amount: 1 at $1,300; 1 at $900, 1 at $800, 1 at $700, 1 at $600, 5 at $500

Requirements: High school senior entering a Kansas college or University the following academic school year; ACT or SAT test scores; completed questionnaire; winners chosen by the Accounting Recruitment & Education Committee.

Amount: $500 - $1300

KSCPA Educational Foundation Byron Bird Graduate Scholarship

Description: Number Awarded: one

Requirements: Graduate student/candidate at one of the six regent institutions or Washburn University; recipient chosen by Board of Trustees of the Educational Foundation.

Amount: $2500

KSCPA Educational Foundation Graduate Scholarships

Description: Number Awarded: 7

Requirements: Graduate student at one of the six regent institutions or Washburn University; recipient is chosen by the respective accounting faculties.

Amount: $2250

KSCPA Educational Foundation John J. Killian Scholarship

Description: Number Awarded: one

Requirements: Junior accounting major at an independent Kansas college; recipient selected by the Board of Trustees of the Educational Foundation.

Amount: $2000

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Kentucky Society of CPAs
1735 Alliant Avenue
Louisville, KY 40299
Tel: (502) 266-5272
Fax: (502) 261-9512
URL: www.kycpa.org

Student Scholarships:

• KyCPA Educational Foundation Scholarships including:
  
  Arison Scholarship (1 - $1,000)
  Thomas Barker, Jr. Scholarship (1 - $2,000)
  William J. Caldwell Scholarship (1 - $2,000 renewable)
  Freibert & Associates, PLLC Scholarship (1 - $1,000)
  Henderman Jessee Scholarship (1 - $1,500)
  KyCPA Educational Foundation Student Member Scholarships (20 to 25 scholarships ranging from $1000 to $2,500)
  National Insurance Agency Scholarship (1 – $1,000)
  Paychex Accounting Student Scholarship (1- $1,000)
  Stock Yards Bank Scholarship (1 - $1,000)
  UK/KyCPA-Deloitte Scholarship ( 2 - $1,000 for UK students)

• audience: Full-time college accounting majors
• amount: Thirty-five to forty $1,000 to $2,500 scholarships
• requirements: Be enrolled in a Kentucky college or university and be at least a sophomore at the time of application; be a citizen of Kentucky or attending a Kentucky college or university; have an overall grade point average of at least 2.75 and an accounting grade point average of 3.0; have completed Principles of Accounting; have completed or are enrolled in Intermediate Accounting; indicate plans to sit for the CPA exam; intend to stay and work/live in Kentucky upon graduation, if selected.

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Society of Louisiana CPAs
2400 Veterans Blvd., Suite 500
Kenner, LA 70062
Tel: (504) 464-1040; (800) 288-5272
Fax: (504) 469-7930
URL: http://www.lcpa.org/

LCPA Scholarships

Description: Number awarded: 10-15 Audience: Full-time college students enrolled in a four year accredited accounting program

Requirements: Students must be residents of Louisiana, be at least in their fifth semester (or equivalent), obtain sponsorship by two accounting faculty members, have a 2.5 GPA or better on a grading scale of 4.0 (accounting and overall), and submit an essay on the specified topic.

Amount: $500 - $2500

Memorial Scholarships

Description: Number awarded: 4 Audience: Full-time college students enrolled in a four year accredited accounting program

Requirements: Students must be residents of Louisiana, be at least in their fifth semester (or equivalent), obtain sponsorship by two accounting faculty members, have a 2.5 GPA or better on a grading scale of 4.0 (accounting and overall), and submit an essay on the specified topic.

Amount: $750 - $3500

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Maine Society of CPAs
153 US Route 1, Suite 8
Scarborough, ME 04074-9053
Tel: (207) 883-6090
Fax: (207) 883-6211
URL: http://www.mecpa.org/

Macdonald Scholarship

Description: Number awarded: 2 Audience: College accounting majors

Requirements: 1 Maine resident 2 Cumulative GPA of no less than 3.25 (on a 4.0 scale) 3 Accounting GPA of no less than 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) 4 Demonstrate writing skills and show community service Criteria based on academic achievement, writing skills, extra-curricular activities, work experience, career goals, and financial need.

Amount: $1000

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Maryland Association of CPAs
901 Dulaney Valley Road, Ste. 710
Towson, MD 21204
Tel: (410) 296-6250
Fax: (410) 296-8713
URL: http://www.tomorrowscpa.org/college/scholarships.html

MACPA Educational Foundation Scholarships

Description: Audience: College accounting majors (merit and financial need)

Requirements: Maryland residents attending state college/university; complete at least 60 total credit hours by time of award of which at least 6 hours are accounting courses at time of award AND enroll in or successfully complete Intermediate Accounting; have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better; demonstrate financial need; be a member of MACPA's Tomorrow's CPA program. (Membership is free.)

Amount: $500 plus

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Massachusetts Society of CPAs
105 Chauncy Street, 10th Floor
Boston, MA 02111
Tel: (617) 556-4000
Fax: (617) 556-4126
URL: http://www.cpatrack.com/

MSCPA Educational Foundation Scholarship Program

Description: Number awarded: 20 Audience: Junior, senior or graduate students pursuing a degree in accounting/business at an accredited college or university in Massachusetts OR a junior, senior or graduate student who is from Massachusetts attending an out-of-state accredited college or university in pursuit of a degree in accounting/business.

Requirements: Requirements vary, depending on scholarship. Full-time student status(12 credits or more), demonstration of academic excellence and financial need, intention to pursue a career in accounting. For more information and application forms, visit http://www.cpatrack.com/financial_aid/scholarship.php

Amount: $1000 - $2500

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Michigan Association of CPAs
5480 Corporate Drive, Suite 200
Troy, MI 48007-5068
Tel: (248) 267-3700
Fax: (248) 267-3737
Email: MAF@michcpa.org
URL: http://www.michcpa.org/Content/Home.aspx

Michigan Accountancy Foundation Fifth/Graduate Year Scholarship Program

Description: Not specified.

Requirements: United States citizen, or eligible for permanent employment in the United States Declared concentration in Accounting Full-time student or combination of education and employment (defined as a minimum of two classes per term and 20 hours per week of employment) Senior by application deadline Fifth/graduate/final year of course work beginning after March 31st of scholarship year Intent to take or has passed the Michigan CPA Examination Intent to practice public accounting in Michigan

Amount: $4000

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Minnesota Society of CPAs
1650 W. 82nd Street, Suite 600
Bloomington, MN 55431
Tel: (952) 831-2707
Fax: (952) 831-7875
URL: http://www.mncpa.org/

MNCPA Scholarships

Description: Number awarded: 25

Requirements: Be a Minnesota resident attending a Minnesota college or university with an accounting program (view list of schools). Be a sophomore, junior or senior (going on to graduate school) Be an accounting major intending to sit for the CPA exam. Have at least a 3.0 GPA in accounting. Have intentions to use the money for tuition, books, etc. Participation in activities and honor programs are also considered.

Amount: $1000

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Mississippi Society of CPAs
306 Southampton Row
Ridgeland, MS 39157
Tel: (601) 856-4244
Fax: (601) 856-8255
Email: mail@ms-cpa.org
URL: http://www.ms-cpa.org/

MSCPA Education Foundation Graduate Scholarship

Description: Number awarded: 3

Requirements: Recommended to Award, Education and Scholarship Committee by college and approved by committee.

Amount: up to $1000

MSCPA Education Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships

Description: Audience: One student from each college/university offering an accounting major

Requirements: Recommended to Award, Education and Scholarship Committee by college and approved by committee.

Amount: up to $2000

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Missouri Society of CPAs
540 Maryville Centre Dr., Ste. 200
St. Louis, MO 63141
Tel: (314) 997-7966
Fax: (314) 997-2592
Email: leap@mocpa.org
URL: http://www.leap-forward.com/

College Student Scholarships

Description: Not specified.

Requirements: Based on academic achievement and leadership potential. Students must be Missouri residents, enrolled in a Missouri college/university and majoring in accounting.

Amount: $1000

High School Student Scholarships

Description: Not specified.

Requirements: Based on academic achievement and leadership potential. Students must be Missouri residents, enrolled in a Missouri college/university and majoring in accounting.

Amount: $500

Minority College Student Scholarships

Description: Not specified.

Requirements: Based on academic achievement and leadership potential. The scholarship is open to students of Black, Native American, Pacific Island races, or of Hispanic ethnic origin. All applicants must be Missouri residents, enrolled in a Missouri college/university and majoring in accounting.

Amount: $1000

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Montana Society of CPAs
P.O. Box 138
Helena, MT 59624-0138
Tel: (406) 442-7301
Fax: (406) 443-7278
URL: http://www.mscpa.org/

Eldon and JoAnn Kuhns Family Scholarship

Description: Number awarded: Up to two merit-based scholarships Audience: Montana students, junior status and above, at an accredited accounting school

Requirements: Graduate of a Montana high school and currently a Montana resident and; Majoring in Accounting and; Enrolled as a full-time student at the junior level or senior level at a public or private college or university in the state of Montana and; Cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or above for all class work prior to the application. Individual achievement as evidenced through participation in outside interests and activities, leadership roles and/or work experience. Grade point average or academic standing will be considered, but will not be the primary determinant.

Amount: $500 - $1000

Montana Society Scholarship

Description: Number awarded: up to six per year Audience: Juniors and Seniors at 5 Montana college/universities

Requirements: Accounting Major At least a junior standing with at least one semester of coursework remaining Minimum GPA of 2.75 overall and 3.0 in business courses Graduate students eligible Preference will be given to student members of the MSCPA Graduate of a Montana high school and currently a Montana resident

Amount: $1000

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Nebraska Society of CPAs
635 South 14th Street, Suite 330
Lincoln, NE 68508
Tel: (402) 476-8482
Fax: (406) 476-8731
URL: http://www.nescpa.org/

NESCPA Scholarships

Description: College junior and seniors at 17 Nebraska colleges/universities

Requirements: Junior in college interested in becoming a CPA.

Amount: $700 - $2000

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Nevada Society of CPAs
5250 Neil Road, Suite 205
Reno, NV 89502
Tel: (775) 826-6800
Fax: (775) 826-7942
URL: http://www.nevadacpa.org/

Community College Scholarships

Description: Number awarded: 9 Audience: College accounting students

Requirements: Selection made by college faculty

Amount: $300 - $600

University Scholarships

Description: Number awarded: 6 (juniors and seniors) Audience: College accounting students

Requirements: Selection made by college faculty

Amount: $750 - $1500

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New Hampshire Society of CPAs
1750 Elm Street, Suite 403
Manchester, NH 03104
Tel: (603) 622-1999
Fax: (603) 626-0204
URL: http://www.nhscpa.org/

NHSCPA Scholarship

Description: Audience: Full-time student entering senior year at an accredited four-year college/university or a full-time graduate student in an accredited masters program in accounting.

Requirements: New Hampshire resident, recommended by a teacher in or responsible for the accounting program where the applicant is presently enrolled, meet academic criteria.

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New Jersey Society of CPAs
425 Eagle Rock Avenue, Suite 100
Roseland, NJ 07068
Tel: (973) 226-4494
Fax: (973) 226-7425
Email: jamatucci@njscpa.org
URL: http://www.njscpa.org/

NJSCPA College Scholarship Program

Description: Not specified.

Requirements: NJSCPA College Scholarship Program provides scholarships to juniors and seniors attending New Jersey colleges who are majoring in accounting. Recipients are selected based on recommendations, transcripts and an interview.

Amount: $4500

NJSCPA High School Scholarship Program

Description: Not specified.

Requirements: NJSCPA High School Scholarship Program is open to all New Jersey high school seniors. Candidates are selected based on academic performance, standardized test scores, an essay and a personal interview. Winners are presented with accounting scholarships to the college of their choice.

Amount: $6500 - $10000

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New Mexico Society of CPAs (Foundation for Education and Research)
3400 Menaul Boulevard NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
Tel: (505) 246-1699
Fax: (505) 246-1686
URL: http://www.nmscpa.org/

NMSCPA/Foundation for Education & Research Scholarships

Description: Audience: College students majoring in accounting at a New Mexico college or university.

Requirements: Meet eligibility requirements at any qualifying school

Amount: $1000

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New York State Society of CPAs
3 Park Avenue, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10016-5101 -5991
Tel: (212) 719-8300
Fax: (212) 719-3364
Email: nfoy@nysscpa.org
URL: http://www.nysscpa.org/

Excellence in Accounting Scholarships

Description: College accounting majors with financial need at schools in New York state; applications are available in January from the NYSSCPA.

Requirements: Applicant must have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours of coursework at the time of application. Applicant must be declared major in accounting and, if applicable, be accepted to that major; a resident of New York state and either U.S. citizen or permanent resident; enrolled in a college or university in New York state that offers an accounting program registered by the State Education Department; and must be entering either the third or fourth year of a four- or five-year (150 hour) program. In general, applicants should have successfully completed the introductory accounting course.

Amount: $1500 - $2500

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North Carolina Association of CPAs
3100 Gateway Center Boulevard
Morrisville, NC 27560
Tel: (919) 469-1040
Fax: (919) 469-3959
URL: http://www.ncacpa.org/

NCACPA Chapter Scholarships
Email: chapters@ncacpa.org

Description: NCACPA has 11 chapters across the state awarding scholarships based on need and academic merit. Each chapter gives scholarships ranging from $500 to $3000. The chapters give up to $33,000 to more than 30 students across North Carolina.

Requirements: Requirements and criteria vary with each chapteróplease contact NCACPA for specific requirements.

Amount: $500 - $3000

NCACPA Foundation Scholarship

Description: Audience: College accounting majors

Requirements: Must be a North Carolina resident enrolled in a North Carolina college or university; must have completed at least one college or university-level accounting course and at least 36 semester hours by the start of the spring semester of the year of application; must be enrolled in an academic program leading to a degree in accounting or its equivalent, either currently or during the first semester following the awarding of the scholarship; must be sponsored by one accounting faculty member and have a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; must complete an essay on an annually selected topic.

Amount: $1000 - $5000

Outstanding Minority Accounting Student Scholarship

Description: Not specified.

Requirements: Must be enrolled full time in a North Carolina college or university Must have had a legal residence in North Carolina for the last year Must have completed at least four college or university level accounting courses Must have completed at least 36 semester hours (or equivalent) by the start of the Spring semester Must be enrolled in an academic program leading to a degree in accounting or its equivalent, either currently or during the first semester following the awarding of the scholarship.

Amount: $3000

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North Dakota Society of CPAs
2701 South Columbia Road
Grand Forks, ND 58201
Tel: (701) 775-7100
Fax: (701) 775-7430
URL: http://www.ndscpa.org/

NDSCPA/Society Foundation Scholarships

Description: Please see website for eligibility requirements and application information.

Requirements: Not specified.

Amount: $500

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Ohio Society of CPAs
535 Metro Place South
P.O. Box 1810
Dublin, OH 43017-7810
Tel: (614) 764-2727
Fax: (614) 764-5880
URL: http://www.ohioscpa.com/Content/home.aspx

ACAP-Ohio Scholarships

Description: Number awarded: generally 5-10 per year.

Requirements: ACAP-Ohio scholarships are awarded to ACAP-Ohio participants based on essays they write during the week of the summer program. The awards are donated by firms and corporations that sponsor the event. ACAP-Ohio is a summer residency program for minority high school students. Interested students must complete an application and be selected for participation.

Amount: $500

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The Ohio CPA Foundation
535 Metro Place South
P.O. Box 2032
Dublin, OH 43017-7810
Tel: (614) 764-2727
Fax: (614) 764-5880
URL: http://www.ohioscpa.com/Content/home.aspx

Regional Scholarships

Description: Not specified.

Requirements: The Ohio CPA Foundation manages and administers endowments from 11 former regional chapters of The Ohio Society of CPAs. Local scholarship committees determine how the earnings from their endowment will be awarded each year. Award amounts vary and are for college accounting students in Ohio and/or high school seniors intending to major in accounting at an Ohio institution.

Amount: $200 - $2000

Scholarship Day Award

Description: Not specified.

Requirements: 11 $1,000 regional scholarship recipients are invited to participate in Scholarship Day for this $3,000 award. At Scholarship Day, candidates interview with judges, all members of The Ohio Society of CPAs, and answer questions regarding hot topics in the accounting profession.

Amount: $3000

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Oklahoma Society of CPAs
50 Penn Place
1900 NW Expressway, Ste. 910
Oklahoma City, OK 73118-1868
Tel: (405) 841-3800
Fax: (405) 841-3801
URL: http://www.oscpa.com/home.asp

Norman Chapter Scholarship

Description: Number awarded: one

Requirements: Must be from or be attending school in the chapter area.

Amount: $500

Northeastern Chapter Scholarship

Description: Number awarded: one

Requirements: Must be from or be attending school in the chapter area.

Amount: $1000

Oklahoma City Chapter Scholarships

Description: Number awarded: 2

Requirements: Must be from or be attending school in the chapter area.

Amount: $500

OSCPA Educational Foundation College Student Scholarships

Description: Number awarded: Varies.

Requirements: Student in a four-or-five year accounting program at an Oklahoma college or university; completed at least 12 hours of accounting, including six hours of intermediate accounting; completion of at least 60 hours of college credits; accounting major and candidate for a Bachelorís or advanced degree; and submission of written request, resume, transcripts, ACT, SAT and/or GMAT scores, goals statement, three letters of reference.

Amount: $250 plus

OSCPA Educational Foundation Freshman/Sophomore Scholarship

Description: Number awarded: 1-2.

Requirements: Student majoring in accounting at an Oklahoma community college or university; completed at least 6 hours of accounting, including financial and managerial accounting; have less than 60 college credits hours completed; and submission of written request, resume, transcripts, ACT, SAT and/or GMAT scores, goals statement, three letters of reference.

Amount: $500 plus

OSCPA Educational Foundation High School Student Scholarships

Description: Number awarded: one

Requirements: Oklahoma high school senior planning to major in accounting at an Oklahoma college or university; and an official transcript, current rÈsumÈ (should include such things as extracurricular activities, community service and work experience), three letters of recommendation (relatives excluded); and a 250-word essay (double-spaced, typed) titled, "Why I Want to Pursue an Accounting Career."

Amount: $500 plus

Retha Duggan Scholarship

Description: Number awarded: 1-2. Named for a former Executive Director of the OSCPA.

Requirements: Student pursing a graduate degree in accounting at an accredited Oklahoma college or university; and submission of written request, resume, transcripts, ACT, SAT and/or GMAT scores, goals statement, three letters of reference.

Amount: $1000 plus

Ruth Ann Fairbairn Scholarship

Description: Number awarded: 1-2. Named for a CPA devoted to furthering female professionals.

Requirements: Female Student in a four-or-five year accounting program at an Oklahoma college or university; completed at least 12 hours of accounting, including six hours of intermediate accounting; completion of at least 60 hours of college credits; accounting major and candidate for a Bachelorís or advanced degree; and submission of written request, resume, transcripts, ACT, SAT and/or GMAT scores, goals statement, three letters of reference.

Amount: $250 plus

Southwestern Chapter Scholarship

Description: Number awarded: one

Requirements: Must be from or be attending school in the chapter area.

Amount: $300

Tulsa Chapter Scholarships

Description: Multiple scholarships in various amounts.

Requirements: Not specified.

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Oregon Society of CPAs
P.O. Box 4555
Beaverton, OR 97076-4555
Tel: (503) 641-7200
Fax: (503) 626-2942
URL: http://www.orcpa.org/

OSCPA Educational Foundation College Scholarships

Description: Qualified accounting students planning to attend one of the 15 accredited colleges/universities in Oregon.

Requirements: Minimum GPA of 3.2 overall and 3.2 in business/accounting

Amount: $500 - $3000

OSCPA Educational Foundation High School Scholarships

Description: Audience: Outstanding high school seniors who plan to enter as a full-time student in an accounting program at an Oregon community college or an accredited Oregon college or university.

Requirements: High School - must be a Spring candidate for graduation with at least a 3.5 GPA.

Amount: $500 - $3000

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Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs
1650 Arch Street, 17th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103-2099
Tel: (215) 496-9272
Fax: (215) 496-9212
Email: schools@picpa.org
URL: http://www.picpa.org/

PICPA Chapter Scholarships

Description: Several PICPA Chapters offer regional scholarships to benefit local students in specific areas of the state.

Requirements: Not specified.

Amount: $500 - $1000

PICPA Graduate Student Scholarships

Description: Audience: Graduate students attending Pennsylvania universities.

Requirements: Full-time Graduate students majoring in accounting or related field; if not majoring in accounting must have accounting as undergraduate degree

Amount: $5000

PICPA High School Student Essay Award

Description: Open to high school students in respective chapters; cash prizes are awarded for each winning essay.

Requirements: Not specified.

Amount: $100 - $1000

PICPA Multi- Year Undergraduate Scholarships

Description: Audience: Full time undergraduate students majoring in accounting at a PA college or university Number awarded: 30

Requirements: Minimum 36 credit hours completed and GPA of 3.0 or higher

Amount: $1000 - $15000

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(Puerto Rico) Colegio de Contadores Publicos Autorizados de Puerto Rico
Capital Center Building
239 Ave. Arterial Hostos
San Juan, PR
Tel: (787) 754-1950
URL: http://www.colegiocpa.com/

Ayuda Economica para Candidatos a CPA

Description: Economic aid to cover Exam fee and Coaching; Number awarded: 14 Audience: College; CPA Exam candidates

Requirements: Completed all examination requirements; demonstrates financial need; $1,500 per student, includes 4 Review courses scholarships; minimum GPA of 3.30

Amount: $900 - $1500

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Rhode Island Society of CPAs
45 Royal Little Drive
Providence, RI 02904
Tel: (401) 331-5720
Fax: (401) 454-5780
Email: djacobson@riscpa.org
URL: http://www.riscpa.org/

Carl W. Christiansen Scholarship

Description: Audience: College

Requirements: Applicants must be a legal resident of the State of Rhode Island. Applicant must be a citizen of the United States. Applicant must have expressed an interest in public accounting during any of his/her undergraduate/graduate years - matriculating years. Applicant must obtain an overall academic average of 3.0 on a scale of four or its equivalent and in the opinion of the Accounting Department faculty, demonstrate the potential to become a valued member of the Public Accounting Profession.

Amount: $1000 - $2000

Cheryl Ruggiero Scholarship

Description: Audience: Female Accounting Students

Requirements: Applicants must be a legal resident of the State of Rhode Island. Applicant must be a citizen of the United States. Applicant must have expressed an interest in public accounting during any of his/her undergraduate/graduate years - matriculating years. Applicant must obtain an overall academic average of 3.0 on a scale of four or its equivalent and in the opinion of the Accounting Department faculty, demonstrate the potential to become a valued member of the Public Accounting Profession.

Amount: $500 - $1000

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South Carolina Association of CPAs
570 Chris Drive West
Columbia, SC 29169
Tel: (803) 791-4181
Fax: (803) 791-4196
URL: http://www.scacpa.org/

SCACPA Scholarships

Description: Audience: Must be a South Carolina resident; Rising junior or senior majoring in accounting (or Masterís Degree student) at a South Carolina college or university

Requirements: GPA of no less than 3.25 overall (on a 4.0 scale); GPA in accounting of no less than 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale)

Amount: $500 - $2000

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South Dakota CPA Society
1000 West Avenue North, Suite 100
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Tel: (605) 334-3848
Fax: (605) 334-8595
URL: http://www.sdcpa.org/

Accounting Excellence Scholarship

Description: Not specified.

Requirements: The organization is awarding scholarships to accounting majors who meet the following requirements: completed at least 90 credit hours by Fall; demonstrated excellence in academics; displayed leadership potential; exhibited an interest in the profession of public accountancy; and participated in a variety of activities while completing their higher education. Past recipients are eligible, but must reapply. Multiple awards are given.

Amount: $500 - $1500

South Dakota CPA Society 5th Year Scholarship

Description: Number awarded: up to two full tuition scholarship during 5th year of education.

Requirements: Applicant must be a full time student at an accredited South Dakota school Student must have completed 120 credit hours by the fall semester or quarter Must have maintained a 3.0 GPA or better Must provide an official transcript Must complete scholarship application, including an essay. Finalists may be interviewed. Maximum value of scholarship is tuition of a full time student based on the current Board of Regent set tuition for a state school at the base resident rate Student must submit a copy of their FAFSA if available If awarded a scholarship: Must become a member of the South Dakota CPA Society prior to payment of scholarship and remain a member in good standing during the length of the agreement Must submit tuition bill for payment of tuition Upon completion of course work must work for or supervised by a member of the South Dakota CPA Society for 2 years Upon eligibility, must sit for a minimum of 4 parts of the CPA exam a year for two years or until completed. There is no restriction on either the window or the part (s) that are taken. Student is no longer eligible for any other scholarship awarded by the Society Student agrees to sign a promissory note converting scholarship into an interest bearing loan in the event they do not fulfill the terms of this scholarship

Amount: up to $6600

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Tennessee Society of CPAs
201 Powell Place
Brentwood, TN 37027
Tel: (615) 377-3825 or (800) 762-0272
Fax: (615) 377-3904
Email: tscpa@tscpa.com
URL: http://www.tscpa.com/student/

Tennessee Society of CPAs Educational and Memorial Foundation Scholarships

Description: Audience: Eligible students should be U. S. citizens, legal residents of Tennessee and attending a Tennessee college or university full time.

Requirements: Students must be majoring in accounting or have completed introductory accounting courses.

Amount: $500 - $2500

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Texas Society of CPAs
14651 Dallas Parkway, Suite 700
Dallas, TX 75254
Tel: (800) 428-0272
Fax: (972) 687-8646
URL: http://www.tscpa.org/

Chapter Scholarships

Description: Not specified.

Texas Interscholastic League Foundation Scholarships

Description: Audience: Five high school students who excel in University Interscholastic League (UIL) academic competitions at the state level

Requirements: Intent to major in accounting; maintain at least a 3.0 GPA, attend one of the Texas universities participating in the Accounting Education Foundation programs. For more information: http://www.uil.utexas.edu/tilf

Amount: $1000 - $5000

Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TSCPA)/Accounting Education Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship

Description: Audience: The Accounting Education Foundation of TSCPA has established a program to provide scholarship assistance to undergraduate accounting students who plan to become Texas Certified Public Accountants and enter the accounting profession.

Requirements: Attend a Texas college or university which participates in Accounting Education Foundation programs and be nominated by the chairperson of the accounting department of the university. Satisfactorily completed at least 90 semester credit hours of college-level courses by August 31. A recipient will normally be classified as a college senior in the fall semester or quarter. Be an accounting major with the intent of becoming a Texas Certified Public Accountant and entering the accounting profession upon graduation. The student is expected to be enrolled as a full-time college student (at least 12 semester credit hours each semester, and complete at least three accounting courses during the scholarship year). Have an accounting GPA of 3.6 or more on a 4.0 scale. Have completed 15 semester credit hours of accounting courses required of accounting majors with a grade of B or better in each course by August 31. Submit the following to the accounting department chairperson: A typed or neatly printed application. An official cumulative college transcript through the end of summer of the current academic school year to include semester or quarter hours earned and cumulative GPA. Information: Contact your Accounting Department Chairperson for deadline information and an application.

Amount: $1500 - $3000

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Utah Association of CpAs
220 E. Morris Avenue, Suite 320
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Tel: (801)466-8022
URL: http://www.uacpa.org/

UACPA Student Scholarships

Description: For information, visit http://www.uacpa.org

Requirements: Not specified.

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Virginia Society of CPAs
4309 Cox Road
Glen Allen, VA 23060
Tel: (804) 270-5344
Fax: (804) 273-1741
Email: info@vscpafoundation.com
URL: http://www.vscpa.com/

VSCPA Scholarships

Description: For more information on VSCPA Educational Foundation scholarship awards and to download a scholarship application, please visit: http://www.vscpa.com/Ed_Found/SA/Scholarships/

Requirements: Not specified.

Amount: $1000 - $2500

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Washington Society of CPAs
902 140th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98005
Tel: (425) 644-4800
Email: mpeterson@wscpa.org
URL: http://www.wscpa.org/content/home.aspx

WSCPA Scholarships

Description: For information, visit http://www.discovercpa.org/discovercpa/scholarships/index.cfm

Requirements: Not specified.

Amount: $2000

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West Virginia Society of CPAs
P.O. Box 1673
Charleston, WV 25326
Tel: (304) 342-5461
Fax: (304) 344-4636
Email: pat@wvscpa.org
URL: http://www.wvscpa.org/

WVSCPA Chapter Scholarships

Description: Audience: Outstanding students at West Virginia colleges/universities

Requirements: Varies from chapter to chapter

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Wisconsin Institute of CPAs
235 N. Executive Drive, Suite 200
Brookfield, WI 53005
Tel: (262) 785-0445
Fax: (262) 785-0838
URL: http://www.wicpa.org/Content/Home.aspx

WICPA Educational Foundation, Inc. Graduate Scholarships

Description: Audience: Fifth year accounting major resulting in a Master's degree

Requirements: The 150 Hour Accounting Scholarship is granted to students attending a Wisconsin college or university with an accounting major, which leads to a Masters degree in business, to satisfy the 150 Hour requirement to take the CPA Exam.

Amount: $5000

WICPA Educational Foundation, Inc. Undergraduate Scholarships

Description: Audience: Fifth year accounting major resulting in an undergraduate degree

Requirements: The Undergraduate 150 Hour Scholarship is granted to students attending a Wisconsin college or university with an accounting major to satisfy the 150 Hour requirement to take the CPA Exam.

Amount: $2500

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Wyoming Society of CPAs
1603 Capitol Avenue, Suite 413
Cheyenne, WY 82001
Tel: (307) 634-7039
Fax: (307) 634-5110
URL: www.wyocpa.org

Student Scholarships:

• audience: High school seniors and students attending the University of Wyoming
• amount: Two scholarships at $300 for high school seniors; one $1,000 scholarship for University of Wyoming student.
• requirements: High school applicants must write a short essay and submit high school transcripts.

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