ALPFA Annual Scholarship Program
This is a one-time award given to undergraduate and graduate students of Latino/Hispanic heritage seeking degrees in finance, accounting, and associated majors. The award, is based on both academic performance and financial need. The applicant must be enrolled full-time at a U.S. university or college, is required to have at least a 3.0 GPA, and must have legal permanent residency in the U.S. or be a U.S. resident.
Academic Disciplines/ Professional Aspirations: Accounting; Business/ Consumer Services
Award: This scholarship can be used during freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior years. The scholarship is not renewable. Number: The number of awards given varies. Amount: The amount awarded is $1,250-$1,500.
Requirements for Eligibility: The applicant must be of Hispanic or Latino heritage and either enrolled full-time or planning to enroll full-time at a two-year or four-year college or university. Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA. This scholarship is available to U.S. citizens only.
Requirements for Application: Application, financial need assessment, essay composition, school transcript, and personal references. Deadline: March 15
Contact:
Geraldine Contreras, Director of Student Affair American Association of Hispanic Certified Public Accountants (AAHCPA) 801 South Grand Avenue, Suite 650 Los Angeles, California 90017 E-mail: geraldine.contreras@national.alpfa.org
