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Idaho Society of CPAs Scholarship

The Idaho Society of CPAs is now accepting applications for scholarships for the 2010-2011 academic year. Scholarships from the fund benefit college juniors and seniors majoring in accounting at an Idaho college or university.

ISCPA will award a maximum of three, $1,000 individual scholarships for the 2010-2011 academic year and will notify recipients in May.

Eligibility:

  • Idaho resident
  • Majoring in Accounting
  • Enrolled as a full-time student at the junior or senior level (third or fourth year) at a college or university in the state of Idaho
  • Must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or above for all class work prior to the application
  • Non-traditional students who have not been enrolled in a higher education institution for a period of three years shall be exempt from the cumulative grade point average requirement for the first semester, or quarter, of the scholarship.
  • All recipients must maintain the stated grade point for each semester the scholarship is in effect

    • Selection Criteria:

    The Idaho Society of CPAs will screen all applications received and recommend the recipient(s) based on:

  • Sincere desire for further education or training
  • 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

    • Scholarship Application Procedures:

  • Submit completed application below
  • Please type your responses in the application below - handwritten applications will not be considered
  • Email or fax your most recent transcript from college/university (unofficial transcripts are acceptable)
  • Email or fax a copy of your most recent grades (if not reflected on transcript)

    • Questions:

  • Questions regarding the application process should be directed to ISCPA
  • Our fax number is 208.344.8984

    • Deadline:

  • Completed applications, transcripts and recent grades must be date-stamped by midnight on April 11, 2010



    • Idaho Society of CPAs Scholarship Application

    All fields are required - incomplete applications will NOT be considered

    Use the tab key to move through the form - do not use the enter key

     

    First Name:

    Last Name:

    Student ID or last 4 digits of SS#

    Address:

    City:

    State:

    Zip Code:

    Home/Cell Phone:

    Email:

    Permanent Address (if different than above - include city, state & zip):





    Are you a permanent resident of Idaho (as classified by your college or university)?:       

    Idaho college/university you will attend full-time in 2010-2011:

    Major:

    Minor:

    Expected date of graduation:

    Are you a non-traditional student who has not attended college within the last 3 years?:       

    Cumulative GPA (skip this question if you answered yes to the question above):

    List the colleges you have attended (include dates):





    Describe your career goals and objectives:

    Describe some of the jobs you have held and indicate if you presently are employed, or if you plan to work while attending college:

    Extra curricular activities, awards, honors, and offices held:

    Describe your community service achievements:

    What sparked your interest in pursuing a degree in accounting, and what excites you about the profession?

    Imagine you are sitting in front of the Scholarship Committee.
    Explain why you should be awarded a scholarship. Please limit your response to no more than 300 words.:





    I certify that all information I have provided in this application is true.        

    I acknowledge that my typed name in the box below serves as my signature:       

    Date:

    Your electronic signature on this application authorizes the release of your name and school for publication.

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