April 1 deadline nears for CPA Society scholarships
Friday, April 1 is the application deadline for 2011-12 academic year Illinois CPA Society scholarships. Students pursuing an accounting degree with plans to become a Certified Public Accountant can apply for these scholarships funded by the CPA Endowment Fund of Illinois:
• Illinois CPA Society Accounting Scholarship: Multiple scholarships up to $2,000 each are available to Illinois accounting students enrolled as seniors or graduate students; financial need is a consideration.
• Herman J. Neal Scholarship: Multiple scholarships up to $4,000 each are available to African-American accounting junior, senior or graduate students.
• Illinois CPA Society Advancing Women in Accounting Scholarship: Scholarships up to $4,000 each are awarded to high-achieving female students going into their senior or fifth year, including graduate studies.
• Textbook Scholarships: This award covers up to $500 in book and curriculum expenses.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis for the CPA Exam Award which reimburses the $823 National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) fee for students demonstrating achievement and financial need. The next application deadline for this award is June 15, 2011.
To be eligible for these scholarships you must be a permanent U.S. resident or a U.S. citizen currently residing in Illinois and enrolled in an Illinois College or University. Candidates must also have a 3.0/4.0 GPA or equivalent, plan on sitting for the CPA Examination and demonstrate a course of study reflecting this goal. For more information about these scholarships and to apply online, visit www.icpas.org. For questions, call the Students & Young Professionals department at 312.993.0407.
About the Illinois CPA Society
The Illinois CPA Society, founded in 1903, is the fourth largest state CPA Society in the nation, with more than 24,000 members. It is the premier professional organization that represents CPAs in Illinois. During its over 100 years of existence, the Society has advanced the highest ethical and financial standards of the profession, and has been a leader in educating the public on financial issues.
About the CPA Endowment Fund of Illinois
The CPA Endowment Fund of Illinois is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded in 1998 by Illinois CPA Society members. Its mission is to assure a strong, talented, and diverse CPA profession by encouraging individuals to choose accounting as a career choice and become a CPA and supporting students, particularly those in need, in achieving the CPA through scholarships and other programs.