NJCPA High School Senior Scholarship

The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) offers a scholarship for high school seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in accounting. The eligibility criteria for the NJCPA High School Senior Scholarship are as follows:

• All the applicants must be high school seniors who are residents of New Jersey and plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United States and they must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and have completed at least one accounting course in high school to apply for this scholarship.
• All the applicants must provide official transcripts, SAT or ACT scores, and a personal statement explaining their interest in accounting and their career goals.
• Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other adults who can attest to their character, academic ability, and potential for success in accounting.
• Applicants must be NJCPA student members. Student membership is free and can be obtained by completing an online application on the NJCPA website.

The application period for the NJCPA High School Senior Scholarship typically opens in January and closes in April, with winners announced in the following May. The scholarship award is $7,000, paid over four years, and recipients also receive a mentorship opportunity with a practicing CPA and access to other professional development resources.