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Freshman Scholarship

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 2/15/2024
Closes: 5/15/2024

The Freshman Scholarship, offered by the Illinois CPA Society, offers financial assistance for college to graduating high school seniors who are American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Hispanic, Native Hawaiian, or other Pacific Islander. Students planning to study accounting or finance are welcome to apply. Special consideration is given to students who have taken a high school accounting course.

Win up to
$2,000
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: Yes
  • Website
Requirements
  • Minimum 3.00 GPA
  • Resident of Illinois
  • High school senior seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree in Illinois
  • Studying accounting or finance
  • Historically underserved population
  • Participation in leadership
  • Demonstrate financial need Preference is given to students who have taken a high school accounting course.

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: IL
    Intended Area of Study
    Finance and Accounting
    Minimum GPA
    3
    Activities
    Leadership

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