CHICAGO, March 17, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Friday, April 1, 2011, is the application deadline for 2011-12 academic year Illinois CPA Society scholarships. Students pursuing an accounting degree with plans to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) can apply for these scholarships funded by the CPA Endowment Fund of Illinois:
- Illinois CPA Society Accounting Scholarship: Multiple scholarships up to $2,000 each are available to Illinois accounting students enrolled as seniors or graduate students; financial need is a consideration.
- Herman J. Neal Scholarship: Multiple scholarships up to $4,000 each are available to African-American accounting junior, senior or graduate students.
- Illinois CPA Society Advancing Women in Accounting Scholarship: Scholarships up to$4,000 each are awarded to high-achieving female students going into their senior or fifth year, including graduate studies.
- Textbook Scholarships: This award covers up to $500 in book and curriculum expenses.
To be eligible for these scholarships you must be a permanent U.S. resident or a U.S. citizen currently residing in Illinois and enrolled in an Illinois College or University. Candidates must also have a 3.0/4.0 GPA or equivalent, plan on sitting for the CPA Examination and demonstrate a course of study reflecting this goal. For more information about these scholarships and to apply online, visit www.icpas.org, or call the Students & Young Professionals department at 312.993.0407 with any questions.
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