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NOTICE: Accounting degree holders and students who have earned a substantial number of credits in accounting are not eligible for this award. Please consider submitting an application for an AICPA/Accountemps Student Scholarship.
Meet the 2007-2008 Scholarship Recipients
Scholarship Overview: The AICPA John L. Carey Scholarship program provides financial assistance to liberal arts degree holders pursuing graduate studies in accounting and the CPA designation. These awards are intended to encourage students with little or no previous accounting education to consider professional accounting careers.
Background: The John L. Carey Scholarship was established by members of the accounting profession to honor John Carey upon his retirement from the AICPA in 1969. During his 40-year tenure at the AICPA, he served as administrative vice president, executive director, and as editor and publisher of the Journal of Accountancy. Mr. Carey spent his entire career serving the accounting profession and made it a priority to encourage outstanding students to become CPAs.
Award Amount: $5,000 per recipient for one year. The award is renewable for an additional year of study provided satisfactory scholastic progress is maintained. The award will be sent directly to the school for credit to the account of the student. Number of Recipients: 10
Deadline: April 1, 2008 (postmarked)
Selection Process: A task force will review all qualified applications and select 10 scholarship recipients based on demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and future career interests in accounting. All applicants will be notified of the final selection by August 1, 2008.
Questions: Please contact the AICPA by e-mailing educat@aicpa.org or calling (919) 402-4014.
Eligibility Requirements: Download Application
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You will have obtained a liberal arts degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States prior to enrolling in your graduate accounting program.
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You have been accepted into, or are in the process of applying to, a graduate program in accounting that is accredited by AACSB International or ACBSP. This program will enable you to sit for the CPA Examination. Students who are already actively participating in a graduate accounting program are not eligible for this scholarship.
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You intend to pursue a CPA certificate.
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You will be a full-time graduate (9 semester hours or equivalent) student for academic year 2008-2009.
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You are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (green-card holder).
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