KyCPA Educational Foundation Scholarships
Amount: Up to $2,500
Sponsor: Kentucky Society of CPAs
Open Date: Nov 01, 2024
Close Date: Feb 14, 2025
Close Time: 3 p.m.
Timezone: US/Eastern
Program Overview
Scholarships awarded through the Educational Foundation of the Kentucky Society of CPAs recognize scholastic achievement and leadership qualities in students who plan to become CPAs.
To apply for a scholarship, applicants need to complete the online application form and submit the required documents. Applications accepted November 1, 2024 – February 14, 2025, 3 p.m. EST. Scholarships may be used for tuition, enrollment fees, room/board, CPA Exam review materials, books and/or supplies.
Program Background
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 CPA review materials, tuition, enrollment fees, room and board, books and/or supplies.
Requirements
To be eligible for the scholarships, applicants must:
- Be a U.S. citizen;
- 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;
- Intend to stay and work/live in Kentucky upon graduation;
- Have completed or are enrolled in Intermediate Accounting;
- Be a student member of the Kentucky Society of CPAs (it’s free). Click here to apply;
- 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).
Questions? Contact 502.266.5272 or 800.292.1754 or zsapin@kycpa.org www.kycpa.org/edfoundation/scholarship