Scholarships for Students Pursuing Graduate Degrees
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Accountemps/AICPA Student Scholarship This program provides financial assistance to five student affiliate members of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) pursuing studies in accounting, finance or information systems. These awards are intended to encourage undergraduate and graduate students to consider careers in accounting and business. Amount: $2,500 Eligibility: · Applicant must be An AICPA student affiliate member · Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident (green-card holder). · Applicant must be a declared accounting, finance or information systems major with an overall and major GPA of at least a 3.0 · Applicant must have satisfactorily completed at least 30 semester hours including at least 6 semester hours in accounting · Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student, at an accredited college or university in the United States Deadline: Postmarked by April 1, 2008 Contact: Applications are available in USI’s Office of Student Financial Assistance or online at http://ceae.aicpa.org/Resources/Scholarships+and+Awards. Mail completed applications to: AICPA/Accountemps Scholarship Program 220 Leigh Farm Road Durham, NC 27707 For further information, please contact the AICPA at 919/404-4006 or visit www.aicpa.org
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) was established in 1978 by members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus as a non-profit, non-partisan educational organization dedicated to developing the next generation of Latino leaders. This premier scholarship opportunity is afforded to Latino students who have a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities and who plan to continue contributing in the future. Amount: Recipients will receive a one-time scholarship of: · $5,000 to attend a graduate-level academic institution · $2,500 to attend a four-year academic institution · $1,000 to attend a community college or AA/AS granting institution · Undergraduate recipients will also receive a DELL Notebook Computer and Microsoft Package Eligibility: · Applicant must show consistent active participation in public and/or community service activities · Applicant must demonstrate financial need · Applicant must have good writing skills · Applicant must show full-time enrollment in an accredited community college, four-year university, or graduate/professional program during the period for which the scholarship is requested · Applicant must have U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency Deadline: Postmarked by April 16, 2008 Contact: Applications are available online at http://www.chci.org/chciyouth/scholarship/scholarship.htm. For additional information call 800/EXCEL.DC or 202/543-1771 and ask for Programs Staff. F. Edward Hebert Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship The Army offers one of the most generous and comprehensive scholarships in the health care field. It's called the F. Edward Hebert Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program, HPSP for short. Amount: For those who qualify, a full-tuition scholarship and monthly allowance is provided. Eligibility: · Applicant must be a citizen of the United States · Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited college of veterinary medicine program in the United States · Applicant must meet eligibility criteria for appointment as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army Reserve · Applicant must maintain full-time student status during the entire length of the program Deadline: No Deadline Contact: Sgt. Michael Vanderheyden, U.S. Army Health Care Recruiter, 9505 Williamsburg Plaza, Ste. 100, Louisville, KY 40222 or call 877/654-4338. Frank L. Greathouse Government Accounting Scholarship The Frank L. Greathouse Government Accounting Scholarship is available for award to one or more undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in full-time study preparing for a career in state and local government finance. Amount: $3,500 Eligibility: · Applicant must currently be a full-time student in an accounting program preparing for a career in state and local government finance. Both advanced undergraduate and graduate students are eligible. · Applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada · Applicant must have a recommendation by his/her academic advisor or the accounting program chair · Applicant must not be a past winner of a scholarship program administered by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada Deadline: Postmarked no later than February 29, 2008 Contact: Applications are available in USI’s Office of Student Financial Assistance or online at http://www.gfoa.org/services/scholarships.shtml. Mail completed applications to: Government Finance Officers Association Scholarship Committee 203 North LaSalle Street Suite 2700 Chicago, IL 60601 For additional information, please contact Carole Colin at the Government Finance Officers Association at 312/977-9700. George A. Nielsen Public Investor Scholarship The George A. Nielsen Public Investor Scholarship is available for award to an employee of a local government or other public entity who is enrolled or plans to enroll in an undergraduate or graduate program in public administration, finance, business administration or a related field. Amount: $5,000 (May be awarded as two $2,500 scholarships.) Eligibility: · Applicant must be employed at least one year by a state, local government or other special purpose government entity · Applicant must have a recommendation by his/her employer · Applicant must show enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program in public administration, finance or business administration before funds are awarded · Applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada · Applicant must not be a past winner of a scholarship program administered by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada Deadline: Postmarked no later than February 29, 2008 Contact: Applications are available in USI’s Office of Student Financial Assistance or online at http://www.gfoa.org/services/scholarships.shtml. Mail completed applications to: Government Finance Officers Association Scholarship Committee 203 North LaSalle Street Suite 2700 Chicago, IL 60601 For additional information, please contact Carole Colin at the Government Finance Officers Association at 312/977-9700. Hispanic College Fund Last year the Hispanic College Fund awarded $2.4 million to over 600 students nationwide. HCF Scholars not only benefit from funding, but also from joining a powerful network of HCF Scholars, corporate executives and government leaders vested in developing the next generation of Hispanic professionals. HCF Scholars include some of the nation's top college students studying business, finance, engineering and the sciences. Through the HCF network, students have started careers at companies like Lockheed Martin, Estee Lauder Companies and Sallie Mae. Amount: $500-$5,000 Eligibility: · Applicant must be Hispanic or of Hispanic descent · Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident · Applicant must be studying at an accredited university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico for the upcoming academic year · Applicant must be (or plan to be) enrolled full-time as an undergraduate student for the upcoming academic year · Applicant must have earned and maintain a cumulative GPA of no less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale · Must demonstrate financial need Deadline: March 15, 2008 Contact: Applications may be completed online at http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications/. For more information, please call 800/644-4223. Indiana Black Expo Scholarships The Indiana Black Expo, Inc (IBE) Scholarship Program is designed to encourage the pursuit of higher education for Indiana residents. The Scholarships are funded by proceeds from the Coca-Cola Circle City Classic Football Game and are payable upon recipient’s full-time enrollment in a post-secondary institution. Eligibility: · Applicant must be a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student · Applicant must be accepted into an accredited post-secondary institution that meets the federal default guidelines for the guaranteed student loan program · Applicant must have at least a grade point average of at least 2.0 (“C” average) or its equivalent · Family members of the IBE Board of Directors and staff are not eligible to receive IBE Scholarships · Applicant must submit required documents and letters of reference from knowledgeable persons attesting to the applicant’s personal achievements, talent, and potential Deadline: April 15 Contact: Applications are available in USI’s Office of Student Financial Assistance or online at www.indianablackexpo.com. Mail completed applications to: IBE/CCC Scholarship Program Indiana Black Expo, Inc. 3145 N. Meridian Indianapolis, IN 46208 For additional information, please call 317/925-2702 or visit www.indianablackexpo.com. James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation Through a national competition, the Foundation offers James Madison Fellowships to a select group of individuals desiring to become outstanding teachers of the American Constitution. The Foundation is seeking applicants with a demonstrated commitment to a career in teaching American history, American government, or social studies at a secondary level. Amount: Up to $24,000 in junior and senior fellowships Eligibility: · Applicant must be a U.S. citizen · Applicant must be a teacher, or plan to become a teacher, of American history, American government, or social studies at the secondary school level · Applicant must possess a bachelor’s degree or plan to receive a bachelor’s degree no later than August 31 of the year in which he/she is applying · Applicant must wait at least three years from the time that any previous graduate degree was awarded before applying for a James Madison Fellowship Deadline: March 1, 2008 Contact: Applications are available online at http://www.jamesmadison.com/. For additional information, please call 800/525-6928, or e-mail madison@act.org. John L. Carey Scholarship The John L. Carey Scholarship provides competitive awards for liberal arts degree holders pursuing graduate studies in accounting, who in the opinion of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountant’s (AICPA) Selection Committee, show significant potential to become successful practitioners. These awards are intended to encourage liberal arts undergraduates to consider professional accounting careers. Amount: $5,000 per year (renewable for additional year of study) Eligibility: · Applicant must have obtained a liberal arts degree prior to enrolling in a graduate accounting program · Applicant must be a liberal arts degree holder of a regionally-accredited institution in the United States · Applicant must be accented into, or in the process of applying to, a graduate program in accounting that will enable him/her to sit for the CPA Examination at a college or university whose business administration program is accredited by AACSB International or the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) · Applicant must express the intention to pursue a CPA certificate · Applicants who are already actively participating in a graduate accounting program are not eligible · Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen Deadline: Postmarked by April 1, 2008 Contact: Applications are available in USI’s Office of Student Financial Assistance or online at http://ceae.aicpa.org/Resources/Scholarships+and+Awards. Mail completed applications to: AICPA/John L. Carey Scholarship Program 220 Leigh Farm Road Durham, NC 27707 For further information, please contact the AICPA at 919/402-4014 or visit www.aicpa.org. Minorities in Goverment Finance The Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship is available for award to an upper-division undergraduate or graduate student of public administration, (governmental) accounting, finance, political science, economics, or business administration (with a specific focus on government or nonprofit management). This GFOA Scholarship is funded by Microsoft. The purpose of the Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship is to recognize outstanding performance by minority students preparing for careers in state and local government finance. Amount: $5,000 Eligibility: · Applicant must currently be a full-time or part-time upper-division undergraduate or graduate student in public administration, (governmental) accounting, finance, political science, economics, or business administration (with a specific focus on government or nonprofit management) · Applicant must belong to one of the following groups (as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau): Black or African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latino· Applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada · Applicant must have a recommendation by his/her academic advisor , department chair (undergraduate students), or dean of the graduate program (graduate students)· Applicant must not be a past winner of a scholarship program administered by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada Deadline: Postmarked no later than February 29, 2008 Contact: Applications are available in USI’s Office of Student Financial Assistance or online at http://www.gfoa.org/services/scholarships.shtml. Mail completed applications to: Government Finance Officers Association Scholarship Committee 203 North LaSalle Street Suite 2700 Chicago, IL 60601 For additional information, please contact Carole Colin at the Government Finance Officers Association at 312/977-9700. National Society Daughters of the American Revolution The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution awards the following scholarships through the DAR Scholarship Committee. J.E. Caldwell Centennial Scholarship – A one-time $2,000 scholarship awarded to outstanding students pursuing a course of graduate study in the field of historic preservation. This award is made possible through J.E. Caldwell and Co., official jewelers of the NSDAR, in honor of the DAR Centennial. This scholarship is funded directly by Caldwell and is awarded during Continental Congress. Deadline: February 15, 2008
Mary Elizabeth Lockwood Beneventi MBA Scholarship – A one-time preferred amount $2,000 scholarship for a student attending graduate school full-time in an accredited college or university and majoring in business administration. The applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.25. The scholarship is not automatically renewable; however, recipients may reapply for consideration each year. Deadline: April 15, 2008
William Robert Findley Graduate Chemistry Scholarship – A one-time preferred amount $2,000 scholarship for a student attending graduate school full-time in an accredited college or university and majoring in chemistry. The applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.25. The scholarship is not automatically renewable; however, recipients may reapply for consideration each year. Deadline: April 15 General Eligibility: · Applicant must be a citizen of the U.S. · Applicant must attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university in the U.S. · Applicant must obtain a letter of sponsorship from their local DAR Chapter · Scholarships are awarded regardless of race, religion, sex or national origin Contact: Applications are available in USI’s Office of Student Financial Assistance Office. Mail completed applications to: DAR Scholarship Committee 2217 S. Marlan Ave. Springfield, MO 62804-3321
For additional information, please contact Mary Lue Russler, Captain Henry Vanderburgh Chapter Scholarship Chairman at 812/985-3138.
Paul W. Guy Memorial Scholarship The Indiana Society of Healthcare Human Resources Administration is seeking applications for their scholarship. The selection criteria include your scholastic achievement; school, work and community activities; and your statement of career goals and reason for choosing a career in human resources management. Amount: $1,000 Eligibility: · Applicant must be a full-time or part-time junior, senior or graduate student registered in an accredited Indiana college or university · Applicant must be a resident of Indiana at the time of entry into the college or university · Applicant must be majoring in human resources management, industrial relations or business administration with a human resources management concentration
Contact: Applications are available in USI’s Office of Student Financial Assistance. Mail completed applications to: Laura Nichols, SPHR Hancock Regional Hospital Human Resources 801 N. State Street Greenfield, IN 46140 For additional information, please contact Indiana Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration at 317/468-4510. Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) is a global professional organization committed to detecting, deterring, and preventing fraud and white-collar crime. Thirty scholarships will be awarded. Each recipient will also receive a one-year ACFE Student Associate membership. Amount: $1,000 Eligibility: · Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student, currently enrolled full-time (12 semester hours undergraduate; 9 semester hours post-graduate) at an accredited four-year college or university · Applicant must have declared a major or minor in accounting or criminal justice · Past winners of the scholarship are not eligible to apply · Junior college, community college and high school students, including graduating seniors are not eligible to apply
Contact: Applications are available in USI’s Office of Student Financial Assistance or online at http://www.acfe.com/membership/rjennings.asp. Mail completed applications to: Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Scholarships Program Coordinator The Gregor Building 716 West Avenue Austin, TX 78701-2727 For additional information, please contact the ACFE at 800/245-3321 or e-mail scholarships@acfe.com.
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