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Accounting Scholarships

Department of Accounting Awards

Approximately 20 awards are made to upper division accountancy majors each year. These awards are sponsored by various companies and organizations that recruit accountancy majors and support the accounting programs. The awards range from $500 to $1,000. Eligibility requirements are publicized and application forms are made available each spring. The department awards committee reviews candidates' credentials and selects the recipients.

For more information contact:

Accounting Department
Illinois State University
Campus Box 5520
Normal, IL 61790-5490
(309) 438-7651

Nims Associates Award

This award is designated for a junior or senior in the Business Information Systems sequence in the College of Business. Applicants must be full-time students and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Eligibility requirements are publicized and application forms are made available each spring.

Outstanding Accounting Student

For a senior majoring in Accounting with a 3.3 GPA or higher and at least 90 hours completed; $300. Candidates are nominated by faculty from the Department of Accounting each spring; the department awards committee reviews candidates' credentials and selects the recipient.

Accounting Scholarships External to Illinois State

National Society of Accountants Scholarship Foundation: The NSA Scholarship Foundation Board of Trustees awards an average of 30 scholarships per year in the amount of approximately $1,000 each for accounting students entering their third or fourth year of studies, and approximately $500 each to students entering their second year of studies. In addition, the outstanding student in the competition, designated the Charles H. Earp Memorial Scholar, receives an additional stipend and an appropriate plaque. Who can apply: students majoring in accounting with a "B" or better grade point average, students enrolled in a degree program at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university, only undergraduate students are eligible, only U.S. or Canadian citizens attending a U.S. accredited business school, college or university may apply. Applications and appraisal forms may be obtained by contacting NSA.

AICPA Student Scholarship: Competitive award of $2,500 scholarships for two outstanding AICPA student affiliate members pursuing studies in accounting, finance, or information systems. An application is available online at the AICPA Web site.