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Scholarships for Business
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants- minority; accounting
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Carey - graduating seniors pursuing CPA
American Woman's Society of CPAs - women; accounting
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners - accounting or criminal justice
Consortium for Graduate Study in Management - funding for graduate school
Critical Languages Scholarship - offers funding for language study overseas
Environmental Protection Agency - undergraduate & graduate funding for students pursuing careers related to protecting environment; variety of awards available
Fulbright - study abroad for graduate study in over 140 countries
Golden Key Honour Society - all majors; must be member of Golden Key
Government Finance Officers Association - undergraduate and graduate students in public administration, (governmental) accounting, finance, political science, economics, or business administration
Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) - Hispanic students; business, misc.
Mann Frankfort Stein & Lipp Advisors, Inc. - for UH students only; accounting
Merage - award to pursue personal American Dream; immigrant students
Michigan State University - MSU's comprehensive listing of business awards
NAACP - scholarships for African American students
NABA - African American students; accounting
National Conference of CPA Practitioners, Inc. (NcCPAp) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) - accounting
Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship - career in Foreign Service
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) is the national professional organization for certified public accountants, with a membership of more than 331,000. The AICPA Scholarships for Minority Accounting Students provides competitive awards of up to $5000 to outstanding full- time undergraduate minority students to encourage the selection of accounting as a major, entry into the profession and ultimately achieving the CPA designation. Undergraduate students must have completed at least 30 semester hours or equivalent of college work, with at least six hours in accounting. Applicants must have at least a 3.3 GPA. For purposes of this program, the AICPA defines minority students as those of Black, Native American, Pacific Island races, or of Hispanic ethnic origin. All applicants must be U.S. citizens. For more information contact the AICP website or the Office of Undergraduate Research.
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Carey Scholarship (AICPA)
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Carey Scholarship is for graduating seniors applying to graduate programs in accounting that will enable them to sit for the CPA Examination. Applicants must express the intention to pursue a CPA certificate. $5,000 is awarded for one year of study, but can be renewed for an additional year. The deadline is in the beginning of April. For more information, visit the AICPA website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
American Woman's Society of CPAs
The American Woman's Society of CPAs (AWSCPA) provides resource, training, and support for the personal and professional development of its members; provides opportunities for leadership participation, networking, and mentoring; and provides visibility and recognition for the organization and its members through a positive national presence. AWSCPA has thousands of active members and more than 30 local affiliates throughout the country. AWSCPA works closely with the American Society of Women Accountants (ASWA) on many programs. The AWSCPA awards several scholarships for various amounts to students who are enrolled either full or part time in collegiate accounting programs, and have declared accounting as their major. Applicants need not be members of the organization. For more information visit the AWSCPA website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners - Ritchie- Jennings Memorial Scholarships Program
A total of 15 scholarships of $1,000 each are awarded annually through the Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarships Program (through ACFE). The Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarships competition is open to all full-time undergraduate and graduate students majoring in accounting or criminal justice. The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners supports the education of collegiate accounting and criminal justice students who may become Certified Fraud Examiners (CFEs) in the future. For more information, contact the ACFE website or the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Consortium for Graduate Study in Management Fellowship
The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management Fellowship was developed by an alliance of business schools and corporations across the U.S. to enhance diversity in business education and leadership. The fellowship funds two years of graduate school plus fees and allows the student to simultaneously apply for up to six schools with one application. Anyone is eligible as long as they share the Consortium mission, but African, Hispanic, or Native American students are preferred. For more information, visit the Consortium website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Critical Languages Scholarship
Sponsored by the United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and administered by the Council of American Overseas Research Centers, the Critical Language Scholarships Program was launched in 2006. The scholarship offers intensive overseas study in the critical need foreign languages of: Arabic, Bangla/Bengali, Hindi, Punjabi, Turkish, Urdu, Chinese, Korean, Persian, and Russian.
Scholarship recipients receive funding to participate in beginning, intermediate and advanced level summer language programs at American Overseas Research Centers and affiliated partners. Recipients are expected to continue their language study beyond the scholarship period and later apply their critical language skills in their professional careers.
All applicants must be U.S. citizens, currently be enrolled in a degree-granting program at the undergraduate or graduate level, or have graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program no more than 2 years prior to completing the application. Students in all disciplines including business, engineering, science, the social sciences and humanities are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit the Critical Languages Scholarship website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Fulbright
The Fulbright Program awards grants and teaching assistantships to students in over 140 countries for one year of study. Students may propose to apply directly to an institution, conduct an independent research project, engage in an intensive language study, or apply for a teaching assistantship. The Fulbright Program funds travel expenses, housing, insurance, and other expenses for the time spent abroad.
Candidates must be US citizens and have a bachelor's degree by the time they begin their project overseas. Applicants should also have sufficient proficiency in the written and spoken language of the host country in order to carry out the proposed study.
The national deadline is October 19th, but there is a campus deadline in the beginning of October for UH candidates. Students may not apply to this scholarship directly. Institutional endorsement is required. Each candidate must be evaluated by a campus committee. For information, consult www.iie.org or contact the UH campus representative, David Bell, and/or the Office of Undergraduate Research at undergrad-research@uh.edu.
Golden Key Honour Society
The Golden Key International Honour Society offers 17 different scholarships to its members. Application requirements and procedures will vary for each award. For more information, contact the Golden Key website or contact the UH chapter at http://www.uh.edu/gknhs/.
Government Finance Officers Association
The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) encourages the pursuit of careers in government finance and management. In the interest of assisting students in advancing in these areas, the GFOA offers student opportunities through internships and scholarships. The Government Finance Officers Association provides a variety of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students in public administration, (governmental) accounting, finance, political science, economics, or business administration. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. For more information contact the GFOA website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) offers scholarships ranging from $1000-$3000 to applicants demonstrating academic excellence, strong leadership abilities, and financial need. HSF is the nation's leading Hispanic educational organization. HSF offers different scholarship programs for students of various educational backgrounds. All applicants must of at least half Hispanic background (one parent fully Hispanic, or each parent half Hispanic) and be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents (with proof of residency). Candidates must also be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate or graduate student, and have at least a 2.7GPA. See HSF website for details, deadline information, and additional scholarship opportunities.
Mann Frankfort Stein & Lipp Advisors, Inc. - FOR UH Students Only
Mann Frankfort Stein & Lipp Advisors, Inc. is the largest locally owned professional and financial services firm in Houston, Texas . The firm selects qualified individuals to receive a scholarship/internship award throughout the year, and positions are awarded based on the needs of the firm. The recipients will receive $2,000 per year in scholarship funds, payable to the university at the beginning of each semester. Additionally, the recipient will be employed as an intern with a starting pay rate of $13/hour. The award is renewable, pending review, until graduation.
Applicants must be attending the University of Houston, main campus, in Houston , Texas to apply for the scholarship/internship program. Candidates must also be accounting majors with at least a 3.2 GPA; have completed at least 12 hours of coursework including Accounting Intermediate II; and be available to work 10-20 hours per week at the firm, year-round (possible full time in the summer). For more information, visit their website at www.mfslhou.com.
Merage
21 institutions nationwide are invited to nominate applicants for the Merage Foundation Fellows Program, and the University of Houston is among these institutions. The Merage funds $20,000 over two years for immigrant students to pursue their American Dream through academic programs, research projects, internships, and through other means of professional development.
In addition to being an immigrant to the U.S. , candidates must also be graduating seniors, demonstrate academic excellence, convey a passion for contributing to America , and show evidence of sound leadership capabilities and consistent ethical behavior. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
The UH campus deadline is November 19th and the national deadline is December 14th. Students may not apply to this scholarship directly. Institutional endorsement is required. For more information, consult www.meragefoundations.com or contact the UH faculty representative, David Bell, and/or the Office of Undergraduate Research at undergrad-research@uh.edu.
NAACP Scholarships
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) offers a variety of awards for students in business, education, engineering, and the sciences. There are also scholarships for undergraduates in their first year of college and applicants with financial need. To find out more information on the particular awards and deadlines, visit their website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
NABA Scholarship Program
The National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. (NABA) is a national membership organization with the primary purpose of developing, encouraging, and serving as a resource for greater participation by African Americans and other minorities in the accounting profession. NABA makes available student scholarships at both the national and local levels. Scholarships are awarded to deserving and successful college students to assist in furthering their education. Awards range from $500-$6000. Candidates should have at least a 3.3 GPA overall and at least a 3.5 GPA in accounting. Applicants must also be an ethnic minority who is an undergraduate business major (accounting, finance, information systems, marketing, etc.), and be a paid NABA member for the current fiscal year. The scholarship deadline is December 31 of each year. Visit the NABA website for details, or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
National Society of Accountants
The National Society of Accountants Scholarship Foundation awards an average of 30 scholarships per year in the amount of approximately $1,000 each for accounting students entering their third or fourth year of studies, and approximately $500 each for students entering their second year of studies. In addition, the Charles H. Earp Memorial Scholarship is awarded to one outstanding student annually. The Earp recipient receives an additional stipend and an appropriate plaque. Scholarships are awarded primarily for academic attainment, demonstrated leadership ability, and financial need. Applicants must be undergraduate students who are majoring in accounting with at least a 3.0 GPA. For more information, visit the NSA website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship
The Thomas R. Pickering Fellowship is funded by the U.S. Department of State and administered by the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation. Candidates should be majoring in international affairs, political and economic analysis, management, administration, and science policy and have an interest in pursuing a Foreign Service career in the U.S. Department of State. The fellowship funds expenses for the junior and senior year of college and the first year of graduate study. The Fellow must commit to pursuing a graduate degree in international studies at one of the graduate schools identified by Woodrow Wilson. Recipients are also obligated to work at least four and one half years as a Foreign Service Officer upon completion of graduate degree.
Applicants should be U.S. citizens and sophomores when applying. College graduates are eligible to apply for the Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship. Women, members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, and students with financial need are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit the Pickering website and contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
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