National Society of Accountants Accepting Applications for 2015 Scholarships

The National Society of Accountants (NSA) Scholarship Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications from promising accounting students across the country.

The Foundation awards scholarships to undergraduates who are U.S. or Canadian citizens majoring in accounting at an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the United States. Since its formation in 1969, the NSA Scholarship Foundation has awarded over $1 million to dedicated students pursuing a career in the accounting profession.

“There are many promising accounting students out there, and we need them to help meet the ever-increasing demand for new accountants,” says NSA Scholarship Foundation Chair Sharon E. Cook, EA, ABA, ATA, ATP, ARA, St. Louis, MO. “We also recognize the rising costs of higher education and hope that we can make it easier for some of these students to achieve their goals.”

Applicants for awards are judged on the basis of scholastic achievement, demonstrated leadership ability, and financial need. They must have a “B” (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better grade point average.

Scholarships typically range from $500 – $2,000 and 30 or more scholarships are awarded each year. In 2014, the Foundation awarded $34,450 to 33 deserving candidates.

Scholarship applications are due March 31, 2015. To apply, visit https://aim.applyists.net/NSA and use the program key “NSA.” To review application guidelines and for additional information visit http://www.nsacct.org/about/nsa-scholarship-foundation.

For students nearing graduation or new to the accounting profession, the Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation (ACAT), which is affiliated with NSA, offers an Accredited Business Accountant® (ABA) credential. No experience is required to take the ACAT Comprehensive Examination that leads to the ABA credential. In addition to passing the exam, two years of college-level accounting and one year of accounting experience are required to earn the credential. More information on the scholarships is available at www.acatcredentials.org.

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