Accounting
Illinois CPA Society Announces 2021 Scholarship Recipients
The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) has awarded $104,500 in scholarships through the CPA Endowment Fund of Illinois to 55 accounting students as part of its annual Accounting Scholarship Program, which supports accounting students at ...
Jun. 02, 2021
The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) has awarded $104,500 in scholarships through the CPA Endowment Fund of Illinois to 55 accounting students as part of its annual Accounting Scholarship Program, which supports accounting students at Illinois colleges and universities who demonstrate strong academic performance, leadership qualities, and financial need.
While most of the scholarships reward college upperclassmen for their hard work thus far, this year ICPAS awarded eight scholarships to racial and ethnic minority high school seniors who are planning to major in accounting this fall. These scholarships for incoming freshmen aim to increase awareness of the accounting profession among minority students and prepare them for success as they begin their college careers.
All these scholarships are possible thanks to the generous giving of more than 1,000 donors who support the CPA Endowment Fund of Illinois. Donor contributions also support initiatives like ICPAS’ CPA Exam Award Program and Mary T. Washington Wylie Internship Preparation Program, which help students and CPA candidates transition into the profession by enhancing their business skills and providing financial aid toward their CPA exam fees.
“It’s incredibly rewarding to be able to help this impressive group of students, who are determined to succeed as future leaders in the accounting profession, overcome their financial barriers and achieve their academic and career goals,” says Todd Shapiro, ICPAS president and CEO.
The 2021-2022 academic year Accounting Scholarship recipients are:
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The CPA Endowment Fund of Illinois is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded in 1998 by Illinois CPA Society members. The Fund was created to ensure ongoing funding for scholarship and outreach programs. The programs are geared toward encouraging individuals to choose accounting as a career and achieve the CPA credential. Visit www.icpas.org/annualfund.