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Fifth Year Accounting Student Scholarship |
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300 |
| Award Value |
$5,000 |
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Need-Based Scholarship
Merit-Based Scholarship |
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Accounting Department or Financial Aid O
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
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To promote the professional and educational needs of the state; increase the number of highly trained and educated professional accountants available to serve the residents of this state; improve the state's business environment and encourage economic development and financial stability; and identify, recognize and support outstanding scholars who plan to pursue careers in accounting.
Who can apply?
Individuals who:
* Are enrolled at participating public or private, non-profit colleges and universities in Texas (including junior/community colleges);
* Are enrolled at least half-time;
* Will have completed at least 120 hours of college course work (including at least 15 semester credit hours of accounting) at the beginning of the term in which the award is being made;
* Are making satisfactory academic progress;
* Have not already taken the CPA exam, but plan to take the CPA examination in the State of Texas and are willing to sign a written statement confirming the intent to take the written examination conducted by the Texas State Board of Public Accounting for the purpose of being granted a certificate of "Certified Public Accountant;" and
* Demonstrate financial need.