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The Educational Foundation (EF) of the Missouri Society of CPAs (MSCPA) provides scholarships so high-achieving students have the opportunity to pursue fulfilling careers as CPAs. Testimonials from previous winners - your $ matters...

The MSCPA EF Board of Directors raised the base level of college student scholarships for 2011/2012 from $1,000 to $1,250. Additional funds have been set aside to be disbursed at the discretion of a panel of judges. The judges are CPAs and MSCPA members. Their decisions will be based on the essay question answer and the educator's recommendation. Applications will be accepted from October 2011 through February 29, 2012. The winners will be announced in May 2012. Links to the online applications can be found under each scholarship category.

On an annual basis, there are four scholarships available. Click here to go directly to a specific scholarship: High School Senior; College Student; Minority College Student; Don Breimeier Memorial.  


IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL APPLICANTS!

Tips for a successful application:
  • Read all eligibility and rules information pertaining to the scholarship you are applying for. (All are listed below.)
  • Write down your email and password when setting up your application in the ScholarSelect site. (You will need it every time you sign in.);
  •  Do not create duplicate applications within the ScholarSelect site. (Each scholarship applicant is allotted one application. Duplicate applications may cause you not to be considered for the scholarship. For example, you start one and only partially complete it. This app will be considered "pending." Then you start another one, and complete it. This application is now considered "submitted.") Note: students who qualify for the minority college student scholarship do not need to fill out an additional application for college student.;
  • The application will ask for your MSCPA user id number. (All student members are supplied this information in his/her "welcome" email. If you've misplaced or forgotten it, please contact Lou Simpson, lsimpson@mocpa.org );
  • Print off a copy of the application. (It will be easier to fill it out all at once, which ensures your application will receive the "submitted" message. Simply copy it, and paste it into a Word document.)

LEAP SCHOLARSHIPS INFORMATION

High School Senior
High school seniors may win college scholarships of $500, which will be awarded based on academic achievement, test scores, demonstrated leadership potential, educator recommendation, and a short essay.  Points will be awarded for each category.  The high school students with the highest total of points will be awarded scholarships. 

Eligibility:
  • High school student member of the Missouri Society of CPAs. High school student membership is FREE. Join Here!
  • High school senior (12th grade) during the 2011-2012 school year;
  • Missouri resident (or child of MSCPA member);
  • Enrolled in at least 12 college course hours at a Missouri college or university;
  • Pursuing an accounting degree.
Rules:
  • Applications will be accepted online only;
  • At the beginning of October 2011, all current MSCPA high school student members, who are seniors in the 2011-2012 school year, will be sent the link to LEAP scholarship website, which contains a link to the online application;
  • Any high school senior who signs up for FREE MSCPA high school student membership between October 2011 and Noon (CST) on February 29, 2012 will be sent the link by email;
  • Applicants may be required to submit proof of school enrollment, grade level, academic achievement, and test scores to MSCPA;
  • Scholarship dollars are intended for use by students attending a college or university in Missouri who are pursuing an accounting degree;
  • Scholarship money may be used for educational-related purposes only;
  • Scholarship money will be sent to the winner’s requested school, payable jointly to the student and the accredited college or university;
  • The scholarship recipient has one year from the date of being notified to enroll in an approved institution and utilize the award.  After that time, all obligations on the part of MSCPA and/or the Educational Foundation of the MSPCA to pay the stipulated scholarship shall be null and void;
  • All applications must be completed and received by MSCPA by February 29, 2012.
High School Scholarship Application Link


College Student
College students may win scholarships of $1,250. They will be awarded based on merit through a cumulative point system, which consists of GPA, leadership activities, plans to pursue, and more. The college students with the highest total of points will be awarded scholarships. The additional monies will be awarded based on the essay question answer and the educator's recommendation.

Eligibility:
  • College student member of the Missouri Society of CPAs. College student membership is FREE. Join Here!
  • Missouri resident (or child of MSCPA member);
  • Enrolled in a Missouri college or university;
  • Enrolled in at least 12 course hours - per semester (undergraduate student);
  • Enrolled in at least 9 course hours - per semester (graduate student);
  • Pursuing an accounting degree.
Rules:
  • Applications will be accepted online only;
  • At the beginning of October 2011, all current MSCPA college student members will be sent the link to LEAP scholarship website, which contains a link to the online application;
  • Any accounting major who signs up for FREE MSCPA college student membership between October 2011 and Noon (CST) on February 29, 2012 will be sent the link by email;
  • All applicants will be required to submit proof of school enrollment, number of course hours completed, and academic achievement to the MSCPA;
  • Scholarship dollars are intended for use by students attending a college or university in Missouri who are pursuing an accounting degree;
  • The scholarship winner’s award will be sent to his/her requested school, payable jointly to the student and the accredited college or university;
  • Scholarship money may be used for educational-related purposes only;
  • The scholarship recipient has one year from the date of being notified to enroll in an approved institution and utilize the award.  After that time, all obligations on the part of MSCPA and/or the Educational Foundation of the MSPCA to pay the stipulated scholarship shall be null and void;
  • All applications must be completed and received by MSCPA by February 29, 2011.

College Student Scholarship Application Link


Minority College Student

The Educational Foundation of MSCPA sponsors this scholarship to provide financial assistance to minority students who show significant potential to become CPAs.  Minority college students may win a scholarship of $1,250. They will be awarded based on merit through a cumulative point system, which consists of GPA, leadership activities, plans to pursue, and more. The minority college students with the highest total of points will be awarded scholarships. The additional monies will be awarded based on the essay question answer and the educator's recommendation.


Eligibility:
  • College student member of the Missouri Society of CPAs. College student membership is FREE. Join Here!
  • Missouri resident (or child of MSCPA member);
  • U.S. citizen;
  • Enrolled in a Missouri college or university;
  • Pursuing an accounting degree;
  • Applicants must be students who are underrepresented minorities in the accounting profession (e.g. Black/African American; Hispanic/Latino; Native American; or Asian American;
  • Overall GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale;
  • Completion of at least 30 semester hours of college work;
  • Enrolled in at least 12 course hours - per semester (undergraduate student);
  • Enrolled in 9 course hours - per semester (graduate student). 
Rules:

  • Applications will be accepted online only;
  • At the beginning of October 2011, all current MSCPA college student members will be sent the link to LEAP scholarship website, which contains a link to the online application;
  • Any accounting major who signs up for FREE MSCPA college student membership between October 2011 and Noon (CST) on February 29, 2012 will be sent the link by email;
  • All applicants will be required to submit proof of school enrollment, number of course hours completed, and academic achievement to the MSCPA;
  • Scholarship dollars are intended for use by students attending a college or university in Missouri who are pursuing an accounting degree;
  • The scholarship winner’s award will be sent to his/her requested school, payable jointly to the student and the accredited college or university;
  • Scholarship money may be used for educational-related purposes only;
  • The scholarship recipient has one year from the date of being notified to enroll in an approved institution and utilize the award.  After that time, all obligations on the part of MSCPA and/or the Educational Foundation of the MSPCA to pay the stipulated scholarship shall be null and void;
  • All applications must be completed and received by MSCPA by February 29, 2012.

Minority College Student Scholarship Application


College Student

The top-rated college applicant will be honored with the annual Don Breimeier Memorial Scholarship, which is an additional $1,000 added to his/her LEAP Scholarship.  The award was established in 2005-2006 to honor the legacy of Don Breimeier, who served the MSCPA as executive director from 1965-1993.  He moved the MSCPA from its humble beginnings and built the foundation for much of the successes that the profession enjoys today in Missouri.


2010/2011 LEAP Scholarship Winners

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