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Texas Fifth Year Accounting Student Scholarship Program

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This scholarship was established to benefit students enrolled at participating public or private, non-profit colleges and universities in Texas. The program was designed 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 the 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.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Fifth Year Accounting Student Scholarship
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • Other Academic Requirements:
    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
  • Residence:
    Are classified as residents of Texas
  • College:
    Are enrolled at participating public or private, non-profit colleges and universities in Texas (including specified community colleges)
  • Major/Career:
    Fifth Year Accounting Student
  • Miscellaneous:
    Have not already taken the CPA exam, but plan to take the CPA examination in the State of Texas and have submitted an Application of Intent to take the CPA Examination to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for the purpose of being granted a certificate of "Certified Public Accountant."

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Not required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Other Materials:
    A completed application (Obtain a scholarship application from the Dean or Department of Accounting or College Financial Aid Office. Applications are processed through the financial aid office of your institution.)