Scholarship Description
The chapter will be awarding scholarships to students selected from your college-based criteria set forth below. The scholarships this year will start at $500 and may range up to $2,500. We look forward to receiving your completed application.
Eligibility:
• Enrolled in an accounting program at a four-year university or college located in Ventura or Santa Barbara
counties; a community college located in Ventura or Santa Barbara counties; or an extension curriculum
in Ventura or Santa Barbara counties with 20 units completed and enrolled in the Certificate of Accounting
Program;
• Grade point average of 3.0 or above in all college level accounting courses and 3.0 or above in all college
course work completed.
Submit with application:
• Two letters of recommendation: At least one from a college professor and one from a work-related
individual, if applicable, regarding the applicant’s character (honesty, integrity, leadership capabilities,
motivation and ability to accept responsibilities, etc.); intellectual ability and communication skills; and
desire to become a CPA;
• A written essay (maximum of 250 words) describing why you have an interest in an accounting career and
describing your career goals;
• A signed declaration attesting to eligibility;
• Copy of transcript; and
• Copy of résumé.
Year of Need: College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior,
Type:
Num Awards: Multiple
Min Award: 500
Max Award: 2,500
Deadline: 2024-03-27
Website: http://www.calcpa.org/
Sponsoring Organization
CalCPA Channel Counties Chapter
7127 Hollister Ave., #318, Suite 25A
Goleta, CA 93117
Contact Person: Rita Williams, Program Associate
Phone: (805) 571-1558
Fax: (805) 968-6844
Email:
