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In honor and remembrance of Dave Clarkson’s passion, dedication and impact on the accounting profession through his service in public accounting, academia and volunteerism, the MSCPA Educational Foundation is proud to dedicate a $10,000 scholarship annually in his memory. Dave was a former MSCPA board member and a longtime board member of the Education Foundation. The David J. Clarkson, CPA, Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student who has demonstrated academic excellence and financial need in the pursuit of a career in public accounting in Massachusetts.

Initial applicants for scholarship must be:

• A resident of Massachusetts;
• A graduate of a duly accredited senior secondary school; and
• Accepted to, or already enrolled in, an accredited community college, college or university, having a course of study leading to a degree of Bachelor of Accounting/ Accountancy. Graduates must show a course of study that satisfies the completion of the 150-hour requirement pursuant to 252 CMR 2: Requirements for certification under the Massachusetts Rules and Regulations Governing Public Accountants and Firms.

Applicants for renewal must:

• Maintain a 3.5 grade point average in all subjects required for attainment of his/her degree program, and a 3.2 grade point average overall;
• Maintain a positive and proactive relationship with a mentor anchored in the accounting profession; and
• Have a proven dedication to pursuing the accounting profession through internships, volunteer work or other extracurricular activities.

The Kathleen M. Peabody Memorial Scholarship Fund is sponsored by the employees of Wolf and Company to remember Kathy, a former employee who was tragically killed in an automobile accident in 1995. Her commitment to technical expertise and client service, coupled with her easy-going, sincere manner made Kathy a true professional in every sense of the word. This scholarship was established to reward promising students who reflect Kathy’s values and aspire to become truly exceptional public accounting professionals.

Sponsored by Wolf & Company PC, this scholarship is to encourage individuals who have demonstrated academic excellence and financial need to pursue a career in public accounting in Massachusetts.

To qualify, a student must meet most of the following criteria:

• Be a full-time undergraduate accounting major who will be entering their junior or senior year;
• Sustain a superior academic standing;
• Financial need; and
• Have the intention to seek a career in a public accounting firm.

Greg T. O'Gorman, CPA was a Partner at CRR CPA and had been with the firm for almost a decade. He was a leader, a mentor, and a friend to everyone at the firm. He is greatly missed by all of his colleagues and the many clients he has worked closely with over the years. CRR is pleased to have created a memorial scholarship fund in memory of their friend and colleague who lot a courageous battle with cancer in November of 2018.

The Gregory T. O’Gorman, CPA, Memorial Scholarship is given by CRR CPA to a deserving student who has demonstrated academic excellence and financial need in the pursuit of a career in public accounting in Massachusetts.

To qualify, a student must meet most of the following criteria:

• A full-time undergraduate accounting major who will be entering their junior or senior year;
• Maintain a 3.2 GPA;
• Demonstrate academic excellence and financial need;
• Have the intention to seek a career in a public accounting firm.

Purpose: To encourage Black and African American students who have demonstrated academic excellence and financial need to pursue a career in accounting in Massachusetts.

This award is designated for students who meet the following criteria:

• A Black or African American graduate student, or a Black or African American undergraduate student who has completed at least the first semester of his/her sophomore year by the time of application;
• Demonstration of academic excellence;
• Demonstration of financial need; and
• Intention to pursue a career in accounting in Massachusetts.

Sponsored by the MSCPA's President and CEO Amy Pitter, this scholarship is to encourage individuals who have demonstrated academic excellence and financial need to pursue a career in the accounting profession in Massachusetts.

To qualify, a student must meet the following criteria:

• Be a graduate student, or undergraduate accounting student who has completed at least the first semester of their sophomore year;
• Sustain a superior academic standing;
• Financial need;
• Be willing to complete four hours of accounting-related community service; and
• Have the intention to seek a career as a CPA in Massachusetts.

Scholarships are made possible through the generosity of public accounting firms and private companies throughout the Commonwealth.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a graduate student, or an undergraduate student who has completed at least the first semester of his/her sophomore year;
• Demonstration of academic excellence;
• Financial need; and
• Have the intention to pursue an accounting career in Massachusetts.

Barbara M. Iannoni was a 20-year employee of the MSCPA before her retirement in June 2018. It was Barbara’s passion and work ethic that led to the creation of the MSCPA’s many high school and college outreach programs, and her devotion to helping support students pursue their own passion that led to the development of the MSCPA Educational Foundation’s Scholarship Program. Under Barbara’s leadership, the Foundation raised and awarded over $1,000,000 in scholarships to Massachusetts accounting students.

This scholarship is awarded to a student that embodies Barbara Iannoni’s work ethic, spirit and dedication to the accounting profession.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be an undergraduate or graduate student who has completed at least the first semester of his/her sophomore year;
• Demonstration of academic excellence;
• Financial need; and
• Have the intention to pursue an accounting career in Massachusetts.

The purpose of these scholarships is to encourage women who have demonstrated academic excellence and financial need to pursue an accounting career in Massachusetts.

The Women in Accounting Scholarships are funded by the MSCPA's Women Golf Committee.

This award is designated for students who meet the following criteria:

• Be a graduate student, or an undergraduate student who has completed at least the first semester of her sophomore year;
• Demonstration of academic excellence;
• Financial need; and
• Have the intention to pursue an accounting career in Massachusetts.

Purpose: To encourage Hispanic and Latino students who have demonstrated academic excellence and financial need to pursue a career in accounting in Massachusetts.

The award program is administered by the Educational Foundation of the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants, Inc. and made possible by the generosity of the ALPFA and the Educational Foundation of the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MSCPA).

This award is designated for students who meet the following criteria:

• An Hispanic or Latino graduate student, or a Hispanic or Latino undergraduate student who has completed at least the first semester of his/her sophomore year by the time of application;
• Demonstration of academic excellence;
• Demonstration of financial need;
• Intention to pursue a career in accounting in Massachusetts; and
• Student Membership in ALPFA Boston.

The Melanson Heath Accountants · Auditors scholarship program was established to provide scholarships to individuals pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance or Business. A scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded to a deserving student hoping to find a career in public accounting and who also share in Melanson Heath’s core values of honesty, kindness, fairness, perseverance, bravery and judgment.

To view the description and application requirements for this scholarship, please click here. Although the information on how and where to apply is included, the application can also be downloaded from our website here. The deadline for applications is April 15. Winners will be notified by mid-May.

Ethnic minority students who are undergraduate accounting or business majors are eligible for three different types of scholarships.

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Scholarships are available for graduating high school seniors as well as college students.

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To be eligible to apply for one of HACU’s scholarships, students must be attending a HACU Member or Partner college or university (visit their website for a complete listing) and meet all additional criteria for the program to which they are applying.

HACU uses one scholarship application for the several different programs it administers. Program criteria will vary based on the requirements of the funding organization, e.g., specific major, level of study, college/university, region of the country, etc. Scholarship amounts also vary depending on the program, usually ranging from $500 - $2,000 per year.

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The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) offers many scholarship opportunities for accounting students at varying points in their academic careers.