Since 1988, the Foundation has provided scholarships in amounts up to $2,500. The scholarships recognize scholastic achievement and leadership qualities in students who plan to become CPAs. If you are an outstanding accounting student attending a Kentucky college or university and a U.S. citizen, you are eligible to apply for a college scholarship from the Educational Foundation of the KyCPA. Scholarship checks will be made payable to the scholarship recipient and may be used for tuition, enrollment fees, room and board, books and/or supplies.
Applications accepted Dec. 1, 2019 – Feb. 17, 2020, 3 pm EST
Recipients of 2020 scholarships will be notified by April 1, 2020; scholarships will be presented at the Kentucky Society of CPAs Spring Awards Banquet scheduled for April 24, 2020, in downtown Louisville; details to be provided.
CHECK OUT THE 2019 WINNERS!
To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must:
- Be enrolled in a Kentucky-based college or university
- Be a U.S. citizen,
- Have an overall grade point average of at least 2.75
- Have completed or are enrolled in Intermediate Accounting,
- Indicate plans to sit for the CPA exam (applicants who have completed all or parts of the exam are also eligible),
- Intend to stay and work/live in Kentucky upon graduation,
- Be a student member of the Kentucky Society of CPAs
To apply for a scholarship:
1. Follow the APPLY HERE link below
2. Log in
*Applicants who are not members of the AICPA/KyCPA and do not have an account with ThisWaytoCPA.com, must create one to access the application.
3. Complete application
*Two letters of recommendation are required; letters should come from business school professors, who have (or are currently) taught the applicant, with at least one being an accounting-specific educator.
4. Upload transcripts and resume
*Within the WizeHive platform, you will be prompted to send an email to recommending professors requesting they upload their letter of recommendation.
5. Review application and confirm all documents are uploaded
6. Submit application
*Applications are not considered complete until both letters of recommendation are received, therefore you will be unable to submit until then.
American Institute of CPAs Scholarships
Students can also apply for AICPA scholarships at ThisWaytoCPA. The deadline is April 1.
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