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Mary T. Washington Wylie Internship Preparation Program
Amount: $500
Sponsor: Illinois CPA Society and CPA Endowment Fund of Illinois
Program Overview
This award-winning program equips college students for success in accounting internships by providing access to training, resources, and mentors. At the end of the program, employers interview participants for a variety of paid internships.
The program expands preparedness and access to internships for students who are historically underrepresented, whether through racial/ethnic background, being a first-generation college student, or having faced other systemic barriers. Priority consideration is given to applicants currently pursuing an undergraduate degree who have maintained a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher, and/or who identify as part of the program’s priority populations.
Requirements
- Currently or interested in majoring in accounting
- Have not already completed or committed to an internship with a participating employer*
- Available to participate in the virtual program, generally conducted in January
- Illinois resident or enrolled in a college in Illinois
- U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident
Key Benefits
- $500 scholarship
- Resume advice and interview coaching
- LinkedIn profile support
- Connect with accounting students and professionals
- Access to mentors
- Interview with well-known accounting employers
Former participating employers include Abbott, Baker Tilly, Crowe, Deloitte, EY, Forvis Mazars, Grant Thornton, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, KPMG, Northern Trust Corporation, PwC, Sikich, Topel Forman, and Wipfli.
Contact Information: ahmedm@icpas.org
