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The Filipino American Society of Architects and Engineers
The Filipino American Society of Architects and Engineers is offering TWO scholarship awards for the next schoolyear to students working towards a Bachelor of Sciene degree in one of the following fields:
- architecture
- engineering
- landscape architecture
- planning and urban design
- computer science
- surveying
- construction management
Details of the FASAE SoCal Scholarship Program are available at www.fasaesocal.org
INTERESTED APPLICANTS should have at least 25% Filipino parentage, a sophomore and a full-time undergraduate student in any of the following designated educational institutions:
- University of California (UCLA, UC Irvine, UC Riverside and UC San Diego
- California State University (Los Angeles, Northridge, Long Beach, Dominguez Hills, Fullerton, Pomona, San Bernardino and San Diego)
- University of Southern California
- DeVry University
- Woodbury University
NCPACA
National Council of Philippine American Canadian Accountants
IN COOPERATION WITH THE
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS (AICPA)
2008-2009 Scholarship for Accounting Students
Competitive merit-based awards of up to $5,000 for outstanding accounting students who, in the opinion of the NCPACA Selection Committee, show significant potential to become Certified Public Accountants.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Thank you for expressing an interest in the NCPACA Scholarships for Accounting Students. These scholarships are awarded by the NCPACA and funded by AICPA through the Minority Initiatives Committee.
NCPACA Scholarship will be awarded on July 4, 2009 for the 2008-2009 academic years. All application materials must be received by the NCPACA by May 15, 2009. The applicant is solely responsible for assuring that all application materials are received on time, and the NCPACA cannot be responsible for materials delayed or lost in the mail.
NCPACA Scholarship for Accounting Students is available only to full-time undergraduate and graduate students at regionally accredited institutions. Awards are granted primarily based on merit (academic achievement); financial need is evaluated as a secondary criteria.
Eligibility Requirements
Undergraduate Students
To be eligible for an undergraduate scholarship, you must be:
- A declared accounting major (this must be indicated in your transcript) with an overall and accounting grade average (GPA) of at least 3.5;
- A student who has satisfactorily completed at least 60 semester hours, or 90 quarter hours, or equivalent college work, including at least twelve (12) semester hours (or equivalent) in accounting; and
- Enrolled as full-time undergraduate student (12 semester hours or equivalent) at a four-year or upper division institution
Graduate Students
To be eligible for a graduate scholarship, you must be:
- A graduate who is in accounting program, OR who was an accounting major and is presently accepted in a masters-level accounting, business administration, finance or taxation program, OR who had any undergraduate major and is presently accepted in a masters-level accounting program; and
- Enrolled as a full-time student (nine semester hours or equivalent).
Other Requirements
- A completed NCPACA Scholarship Application Form.
- Official Transcript indicating grades and cumulative GPA through Spring 2009.
- Signed Letter of Recommendation from a college professor on department stationery.
- Signed Letter from the Head of the Department of Accounting at the institution stating the applicant is majoring in accounting.
- Signed Personal Statement on the topic: “Why I chose to become a CPA and how it will enhance my career.” Using the same format on the attached sheet, the personal statement must be typed and should not exceed 500 words.
- Successful candidates are required to attend the 23rd NCPACA Convention from July 2 to 5, 2009 in Oak Brook, IL.
- Complete Requirements must be received by May 15, 2009. All application materials must be sent to:
Scholarship Program
NCPACA
c/o Ed Ortiz
333 S. Des Plaines St., Suite 2-N
Chicago, Illinois 60661
Tel #: (312) 876-1900 Fax # (312) 876-1911
e-mail address : ecortiz@ecortiz.com
Awarding
The NCPACA Scholarship will be awarded on July 4, 2009 (Saturday) for the 2008-2009 academic years during the 23rd NCPACA Annual Convention in Oak Brook, IL.
Payments
Awards are made for the academic year following application, and will be sent directly to the school for credit to the account of the student recipient.
