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Fifth Year Accounting Student Scholarship Program

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

This scholarship was established to increase the number of highly trained and educated professional accountants available to serve the residents of Texas and to encourage economic development and financial stability. The scholarship aims to benefit outstanding students pursuing careers in accounting.

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Are enrolled at least half-time at participating public or private, non-profit colleges and universities in Texas (including specified community colleges)
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • Other Academic Requirements:
    Are enrolled at least half-time; Will have completed at least 120 hours of college course work (including at least 15 semester credit hours of accounting) at the beginning of the term in which the award is being made;
  • Residence:
    Are classified as residents of Texas;
  • College:
    Are enrolled at participating public or private, non-profit colleges and universities in Texas (including specified community colleges);
  • Major/Career:
    Scholars who plan to pursue careers in accounting.
  • Miscellaneous:
    Have not already taken the CPA exam, but plan to take the CPA examination in the State of Texas and have submitted an Application of Intent to take the CPA Examination to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for the purpose of being granted a certificate of "Certified Public Accountant;"

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Not required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required

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