Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants Educational Foundation Scholarship

Name: Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants Educational Foundation Scholarship

Award Amount: Varies

Information and Eligibility:
The Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants (KyCPA) Educational Foundation Scholarship supports aspiring accounting professionals who are working toward becoming Certified Public Accountants. The scholarship is designed to assist students pursuing an accounting degree at accredited colleges and universities in Kentucky, helping them cover tuition and other education-related expenses as they progress toward CPA certification.

The program aims to encourage academic excellence and strengthen the accounting profession within the state. Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, commitment to the accounting field and potential for future contribution to the profession. Students at various stages of their accounting education—from juniors to graduate-level candidates completing CPA requirements—are eligible for consideration.

Eligibility criteria typically include:

• Academic Level: Must be an accounting major at the junior, senior or graduate level.
• Residency/Institution: Must be attending an accredited Kentucky college or university.
• Career Commitment: Demonstrated intention to pursue CPA certification.
• Academic Performance: Strong GPA in accounting and related coursework.

Application Requirements:

• Completed KyCPA Educational Foundation Scholarship application.
• Official or unofficial academic transcript showing accounting coursework.
• Résumé outlining academic achievements, extracurricular involvement and career goals.
• Letter of recommendation from an accounting professor or professional mentor.
• Brief personal statement describing interest in accounting and career aspirations.

Selection Criteria:

• Academic excellence in accounting and business-related subjects.
• Clear commitment to pursuing the CPA credential.
• Leadership activities, campus involvement or relevant work experience.
• Strength of recommendation and clarity of professional goals.

Additional Details:

• Scholarship funds may be used for tuition, books or CPA-related education costs.
• Supports the development of future CPAs within Kentucky’s accounting community.
• Multiple awards may be given depending on available funding.

Deadline:

• March

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