John L. Carey Scholarship Program
- All Countries
Deadline: April 1 2009
Description:
The AICPA John L. Carey Scholarship program provides financial assistance to liberal arts degree holders pursuing graduate studies in accounting and the CPA designation. These awards are intended to encourage students with little or no previous accounting education to consider professional accounting careers. The John L. Carey Scholarship was established by members of the accounting profession to honor John Carey upon his retirement from the AICPA in 1969. During his 40-year tenure at the AICPA, he served as administrative vice president, executive director, and as editor and publisher of the Journal of Accountancy. Mr. Carey spent his entire career serving the accounting profession and made it a priority to encourage outstanding students to become CPAs.
Academic Level:
Field(s) of Study:
Amount:
$5,000
No. of Scholarship Recipients:
10
Criteria:
You will have obtained a liberal arts degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States prior to enrolling in your graduate accounting program. 1. You have been accepted into, or are in the process of applying to, a graduate program in accounting that is accredited by AACSB International or ACBSP. This program will enable you to sit for the CPA Examination. Students who are already actively participating in a graduate accounting program are not eligible for this scholarship. 2. You intend to pursue a CPA certificate. 3. You will be a full-time graduate (9 semester hours or equivalent) student for the academic year. 4. You are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (green-card holder).
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