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/board, CPA Exam review materials, books and/or supplies.
2021 applications open dec. 1, 2020 - 3 PM EST, Feb. 22, 2021
To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must:
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Be a U.S. citizen,
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Be enrolled in a Kentucky-based college/university or a Kentucky resident attending a bordering state (IN, OH, TN, WV, VA, MO, IL) college/university,
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Intend to stay and work/live in Kentucky upon graduation,
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Be a student member of the Kentucky Society of CPAs (it's FREE),
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Have an overall grade point average of at least 2.75,
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Have completed or are enrolled in Intermediate Accounting,
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Indicate plans to sit for the CPA exam (applicants who have completed all or parts of the exam are also eligible).
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American Institute of CPAs Scholarships
Students can also apply for AICPA scholarships at ThisWaytoCPA. The deadline is April 1.
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