Illinois CPA Society Announces 2022 Scholarship Recipients

The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) has awarded $109,500 in tuition scholarships through the CPA Endowment Fund of Illinois to 56 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 interested in pursuing the CPA credential, ICPAS’ growing focus on strengthening the pipeline of diverse accounting students awarded nine 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 nearly 1,200 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 preparation and testing.