Greater Washington Society of CPAs Scholarship

Scholarship Description

The Scholarship Fund of the Greater Washington Society of CPAs was established in 1963. Since its inception, the fund has awarded over $500,000 to accounting students attending institutions of higher education located in Washington, DC.

Students attending the universities listed below on a full-time basis, who meet all other criteria, are eligible to apply for an award from the GWSCPA Scholarship Fund. These nonprofit schools offer either a BS or BA degree in accounting or have graduate-level programs that qualify for the 150 (semester) hour requirement for graduates to sit for the Uniform CPA Examination.

For this year, the Scholarship Fund will make several awards ranging from $3,000 for our undergraduate and graduate student awards to $5,000 each for our two special named awards-the Past President’s Award and the Sue Marcum Memorial Award. To be eligible for the Past Presidents Award, students must demonstrate qualities and activities which will help them be a future leader within the profession, and for the Sue Marcum Memorial Award, students must demonstrate their commitment to community and volunteer service.

Metro DC area universities eligible for the Scholarship Fund:

• American University
• Bowie State University
• Catholic University
• Gallaudet University
• George Mason University
• George Washington University
• Georgetown University
• Howard University
• Marymount University
• Trinity Washington University
• University of the District of Columbia
• University of Maryland
• University of Maryland Global Campus

Eligibility Requirements

• 3.0 Minimum GPA
• Type of institution award is open to: four-year college
• Award is available to U.S. citizens
• Award is available to Canadian citizens
• Award is available to citizens of countries other than the U.S. and Canada.

Application Requirements

• Application form required
• Transcript required
• Financial need analysis required
• Essay required
• Recommendations or references required
• Resume Required

How To Apply