Accounting Scholarships

Available to business related majors in the Business Department Applicants must have high academic standing

Scholarship Type: Current College Student Scholarship Amount: *One renewal only Residency Requirements: Missouri or contiguous state School Requirements: College in Missouri or a contiguous state Eligibility Requirements: 1. Student in third, fourth or fifth year of school 2. Applicant enrolled in no less than 12 credit hours 3. Applicant employed while attending college 4. College GPA of a 3.0 5. Demonstrate financial need by providing FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR), if not available submit FAFSA-EFC 6. Business majors considered; preference to accounting majors Other Requirements: Renewal eligibility: 3.0 GPA Continued employment preferred *AMOUNT: One scholarship renewal only; no new scholarship.

(1st - $1,500; 2nd through 4th - $1,000) (Number of awards is dependent on number and quality of applicants). These scholarships are provided to encourage undergraduate sophomore students to pursue careers in the dairy industry. Major areas can include: Dairy Science, Agricultural Economics or Accounting, Dairy Genetics, Dairy Equipment, Dairy Nutrition, Dairy Feed or Pharmaceutical Marketing or Sales, Dairy Consultant, Dairy Extension or Dairy Researcher or Professor. Scholarships are based on leadership, activities, academic ability and interests in the dairy industry. Application Deadline is April 15

(1st - $1,500; 2nd through 4th - $1,000) (Number of awards is dependent on number and quality of applicants). These scholarships are provided to encourage undergraduate junior students to pursue careers in the dairy industry. Major areas can include: Dairy Science, Agricultural Economics or Accounting, Dairy Genetics, Dairy Equipment, Dairy Nutrition, Dairy Feed or Pharmaceutical Marketing or Sales, Dairy Consultant, Dairy Extension or Dairy Researcher or Professor. Scholarships are based on leadership, activities, academic ability and interest in the dairy industry. Application Deadline is April 15

Scholarship Value: up to $ 5000 Classifications: College Junior, College Sophomore Minimum GPA: 3.0 Eligible Majors: Accounting, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Communications, Electrical Engineering, Finance, Information Systems, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Packaging Engineering Scholarship Detail: Amway operates in over 80 countries and territories with nearly 13,000 employees worldwide and has sales of over $8 Billion. Amway, through its global facilities provides world class product development, manufacturing, and logistics services. Amway manages the Nutrilite vitamin supplement brand and the Artistry cosmetic brand. Great People Happen At Amway. We value our employees, have a long-standing environmental commitment, provide an exercise and wellness program to our employees and foster a culture of innovation. During our time of transition from Alticor to Amway, explore our website and family of companies at: www.Alticor.com. This year, Amway has partnered with UNCF to establish the Amway Scholars Program. The program is open to rising sophomores and juniors.

Scholarship Value: $5,000 Classifications: Open Minimum GPA: 2.7 Eligible Majors: Engineering, Accounting, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Law, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Pulp and Paper Engineering, Systems Engineering, Construction Engineering Eligible Schools: HBCU Schools Eligible Locations: Open Scholarship Detail: This scholarship was created in 1997 in memory of Alfred Chisholm, a leader in his community. With the support of the BASF African-American Employees Group (AAEG), one deserving student will receive $5,000 toward college assistance. Candidates must also have a relative employed with BASF.

Scholarship Value: $5,000 Classifications: Undergraduate Junior Minimum GPA: 3.0 Eligible Majors: Engineering, Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Information Systems, Marketing, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Industrial Engineering, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Management Information Systems Eligible Schools: UNCF Member Colleges and Universities Eligible Locations: Missouri, California, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Wisconsin, Michigan, Kansas, Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma Scholarship Detail: AT&T Foundation will award scholarships in the amount of $5,000 to selected recipients within their three service areas: Midwestern Region, Southwestern Region and the state of California.

Scholarship Value: up to $5,000 Classifications: College Sophomore Minimum GPA: 3.0 Eligible Majors: Accounting, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Finance, Information Systems, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management Eligible Schools: Open for 4 Year Colleges Only Eligible Locations: Open How to Apply : Apply Online Scholarship Detail: The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and the Ford Motor Company have partnered to provide selected African American college students a unique educational opportunity through scholarships and networking opportunities with Ford. Applicants should be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. In addition to the online application, applicants must provide an official transcript, an essay detailing his/her personal and professional goals, a letter of recommendation from a faculty member and a resume. All documents are uploadable to the application. Students who have participated in Ford Motor Companys Partnership for Advanced Studies program (Ford PAS) are encouraged to apply for this opportunity. Donor/Sponsor Name: Ford Motor Company Donor/Sponsor URL: http://www.ford.com

Scholarship Value: up to $10,000 Classifications: College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior Minimum GPA: 3.0 Eligible Majors: Engineering, Design, Marketing, Business, Communications, Public Relations, Finance, Law, Accounting, History, English Eligible Schools: Fisk University, Knoxville College, Lane College, LeMoyne-Owen College, Tennessee State University Eligible Locations: Open How to Apply : Apply Online Scholarship Detail: The NISSAN/UNCF Shift Knowledge Scholarship was created in 2004 to recognize the academic achievement and leadership qualities of students, and to honor the rich legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This program is open to students currently enrolled in an HBCU located in Tennessee having a minimum GPA of a 3.0 and pursuing majors in the fields of engineering, design, marketing, business, communications, public relations, finance or law, accounting history and English. These HBCUs include: Fisk University Knoxville College, Lane College Lemoyne-Owen College and Tennessee State University. Donor/Sponsor Name: Nissan North America, Inc. Donor/Sponsor URL: http://www.nissanusa.com

Scholarship Value: $5,000 Classifications: Undergraduate Freshman, Undergraduate Sophomore, Undergraduate Junior Minimum GPA: 3.0 Eligible Majors: Finance, Accounting, Computer Science/MIS, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Computer Science, Information Technology, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Eligible Schools: UNCF Member Colleges and Universities (please check the website for the complete list) Eligible Locations: Open Scholarship Detail: Students are also eligible for this scholarship from the following institutions: Kansas State University, University of Illinois, University of Minnesota, Iowa State University, North Carolina A&T State University and University of Wisconsin-Madison. Internship opportunities may become available to students receiving this scholarship. Cargill will consider the following majors: Accounting/Finance, Engineering, Information Technology, Science, Agricultural and Animal Sciences. Donor/Sponsor Name: Cargill Donor/Sponsor URL: http://www.cargill.com

Scholarship Value: $6,400 Classifications: Undergraduate Sophomore Minimum GPA: 3.0 Eligible Majors: Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Information Systems, Computer Science/MIS, Computer Science, Banking, Business-Related, Information Technology, Business Sales , Computer Engineering, Management, Management Information Systems Eligible Schools: UNCF Member Colleges and Universities (please check the website for the complete list) Eligible Locations: Open Scholarship Detail: This program provides a $6,400 scholarship for the junior and senior years, the personal attention of Citigroup professionals as mentors, and professional development conferences. Applicants must be a US citizen and intend to pursue a career in business. Citigroup, the leading global financial services company has some 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 100 countries, providing consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, and wealth management. Major brand names under Citigroups trademark red umbrella include Citibank, CitiFinancial, Primerica, Smith Barney and Banamex. Apply Online Donor/Sponsor Name: Citigroup Foundation Donor/Sponsor URL: http://www.citigroup.com Please check the website for the availability of this scholarship.

Scholarship Value: $5,000 Classifications: Open, Undergraduate Sophomore, Undergraduate Junior, Undergraduate Senior Minimum GPA: 3.0 Eligible Majors: Engineering, Accounting, Computer Science Eligible Schools: UNCF Member Colleges and Universities (please check the website for the complete list) Eligible Locations: New York Scholarship Detail: This scholarship is awarded to students residing in the New York Metropolitan Area who are majoring in the fields of accounting, computer science, electrical, mechanical or nuclear engineering. Donor/Sponsor Name: Con Edison Company Giving limited to residents of New York Metropolitan Area.