The Houston Chapter of ASWA was fortunate to be able to award four scholarships totaling $4,000 this year at the Public Relations Luncheon held May 13, 2008.

 

The scholarship winners are:

 

Rachel Magee

Elizabeth Magee

Patricia Long

Natalie Minshew

 

Congratulations ladies!!

 

 

 

For questions regarding ASWA scholarships contact:

scholarships@aswahouston.org

Attention accounting students!

 

You too can be a part of ASWA and enjoy the many benefits of membership.  The Associate membership is designed specifically for you and is economically priced for the student budget.  Students with valid student ID can attend membership meetings at a reduced rate of $15.

 

The Houston Chapter would also like to be involved with student activities on the local campuses.  If interested in participating, contact the chapter at scholarships@aswahouston.org.

Scholarship Application

Scholarship Application

American Society of Women Accountants—Houston Chapter No. 33

Empowering Women in the Accounting and Financial Professions Since 1938
Text Box: 2-Year Program/Associates Degree Purpose: For those attending Community, State or 2-Year Colleges towards an accounting or finance degree. Criteria: Scholarship awards are presented to community college students entering their second year of an Associates Degree Program who have completed 15 semester hours or the equivalent by time of application deadline. Candidates must have a minimum cumulative college grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent), and be majoring in accounting or finance. Scholarship candidates will be reviewed on leadership, character, communication skills, scholastic average and financial need. Please Note: 2-Year scholarships are selected and awarded in May 2008 for the upcoming 2008-2009 academic school year. Undergraduate Degree/Bachelor’s Degree/5-Year Scholarships Purpose: To support the costs of attending 3rd, 4th or 5th year towards an accounting or finance degree. Criteria: Scholarship awards are presented to students who have completed their sophomore year of college (or 60 semester hours or the equivalent by time of scholarship award) and are majoring in accounting or finance. Candidates must have a minimum cumulative college grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent). Scholarship candidates will be reviewed on leadership, character, communication skills, scholastic average and financial need. Please Note: Undergraduate scholarships are selected and awarded in May 2008 for the upcoming 2008-2009 academic school year. ASWA Member Scholarships Certification Purpose: To support the exam fees of any one of the following certifications: CPA, CFP, CFE, CIA, CMA or CVA. Criteria: Scholarship awards are presented to ASWA members only. Candidates are those who have passed any part of the exam between 1/19/07 and 1/18/08. Becker Review Purpose: To provide registration for a Becker CPA Review. Criteria: Scholarship awards are presented to ASWA members only. Submission requirements for all candidates; must be submitted in triplicate: Completed Application Form. (For certification candidates only: A copy of the letter indicating passing and the receipt indicating proof of payment for the certification exam fees must accompany the application form). Seventy-five (75) word essay from the candidate. The content of the essay should be on career goals and objectives, what impact the candidate wants to have on the accounting world, and what the candidate most likes about accounting. One personal reference In addition, for both 2-Year and Undergraduate Scholarships: Academic Transcript from school, showing academic performance and credit hours obtained. Please provide one (1) original. Two references from accounting faculty member.

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Scholarship Program