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Laurels Fund Scholarship


Name: Laurels Fund Scholarship

Award Amount: Up to $3,000 (one-time award)

Information and Eligibility:

The Laurels Fund Scholarship supports women who are pursuing a PhD in accounting at an accredited institution. This scholarship aims to help alleviate financial challenges that women face in pursuing advanced academic research in the field of accounting. The scholarship encourages women to contribute to accounting research and the academic community, promoting diversity and inclusion in the field. It is open to women at various stages of their PhD programs who are committed to advancing the discipline through research and teaching.

Eligibility criteria for the Laurels Fund Scholarship include:

  • PhD Enrollment: Applicants must be enrolled in a PhD program in accounting at an accredited institution.
  • Academic Excellence: A minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale is required. Applicants should be committed to the academic rigor of PhD-level research.
  • Research Commitment: The applicant must have a clear research focus within the accounting discipline. Preference is given to those whose research promotes diversity, inclusion, or other critical issues in the field.
  • Application Materials: The application requires a research proposal, academic transcripts, a personal statement detailing the applicant’s academic goals, and letters of recommendation from faculty members familiar with the applicant’s academic and research work.

Deadline: Applications are typically due by March 30 each year. Please check the EFWA website for exact dates.

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