NATIONAL AWSCPA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Applications for scholarships awarded in July will be accepted until June 1. This scholarship provides the recipient with a complete Becker CPA Review course, valued at approximately $2,995 The course must be scheduled and started within our year of awarding.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
1.
I have met the minimum education requirements to sit for the CPA exam within one year of scholarship awarding.
Yes
No
2.
I am, entering my Senior year, a 5th year student, a graduate student, or a graduate AND eligible to take a review course within one year of scholarship awarding.
Yes
No
3.
I have maintained at least a cumulative 3.0 GPA and a 3.0 GPA in accounting.
Yes
No
4.
I have attached a validated transcript to verify grades and courses taken.
Yes
No
5.
I have attached an essay of no longer than 1,000 words explaining why I am deserving of this scholarship.
Yes
No
6.
I am currently a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (green card holder).
Yes
No
OTHER REQUIRED INFORMATION
Anticipated (or Actual) Date of Graduation: Month:
Choose Month
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Year:
1.
Please answer the following:
Education/degree received:
Overall cumulative grade point average:
Accounting grade point average:
School's grade point system (i.e., A = 4.0 or A = 5.0):
2.
Names and credit hours of courses in which you were/are enrolled:
3.
Work experience - Indicate employer, position, dates of employment, hours worked per week and responsibilities:
4.
Extra-curricular activities and scholastic honors:
5.
Financial Information: Please indicate the percentages of your school expenses contributed by the following:
% Employment
% Financial aid
% Loans
% Scholarship/grants
% Parents/other individuals
% Other (explain:
)
6.
Attach an essay of no more than 1,000 words that answers or explains the followi
ng:
Why have you chosen the field of accounting?
Describe how networking or mentoring can be beneficial to your professional development.
Describe why you feel you deserve this award.
Describe any circumstances, other than those addressed above, which you feel should be considered when evaluating this application.
File Attachment:
(Important: Only file types of .txt, .doc, .pdf or .zip are accepted. File size can not be any larger than 2MB. You may zip compress the file to meet this size limitation.)
CONTACT INFORMATION
Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Telephone:
E-Mail:
American Woman's Society of Certified Public Accountants
136 S. Keowee Street · Dayton, OH 45402
Phone: 800.297.2721 · Fax: 937.222.5794
info@awscpa.org