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NSA Scholarship Foundation

A funding resource for career development, lifelong learning, educational programs, and the future, the NSA Scholarship Foundation works to build career paths into and within the accounting profession. With its scholarship awards, the Foundation assists dedicated students who are committed to a career in accounting by providing financial assistance to support their education. With its educational grant program, the Foundation supports professional development and educational activities to expand the body of knowledge within today’s practitioner community.

Formed in 1969, the Foundation is a 501(c)3, tax-exempt organization and relies on voluntary, tax-deductible contributions to support its programs. A seven-member Board of Trustees holds full fiduciary responsibility for management of the Foundation and its programs. Each year, thousands of students contact NSA seeking help to meet the ever-increasing costs of higher education. In response, the NSA Scholarship Foundation provides financial encouragement to promising accounting students across the country. The Foundation awards scholarships to undergraduates enrolled in a degree program at an accredited two- or four-year college or university. Applicants for awards are judged on the basis of scholastic achievement, demonstrated leadership ability, and financial need.

How to Give

The NSA Scholarship Foundation program is made possible by many generous contributions from individuals, businesses and organizations. A number of scholarships are awarded in honor or memory of these benefactors.

The Foundation welcomes special donations honoring an individual or commemorating a special event, as well as designated scholarships and grants. The Foundation also sponsors special fundraising events such as the Live Auction offered every other year in conjunction with the NSA Annual Meeting.

For more information on giving opportunities, please contact:

NSA Scholarship Foundation
800-966-6679
jgoldberg@nsacct.org

How to Apply

The deadline for applications for the 2013/2014 NSA Scholarship Awards was March 10, 2013. All applicants will be notified of the results no later than June 1, 2013.

Registration for 2014 will open up later this year. Click here to view the NSA Foundation Scholarship Guidelines.

Please direct all inquiries regarding the application process to:

National Society of Accountants Scholarship Foundation Awards Program
c/o Scholarship Management Services
One Scholarship Way, P.O. Box 297
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 931-1682

Other Resources

For students nearing graduation or new to the accounting profession, the Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation (ACAT), which is affiliated with NSA, offers an Accredited Business Accountant (ABA) credential. ACAT credentials can help you build your career in tax and accounting.

No experience is required to take the ACAT Comprehensive Examination that leads to the ABA credential. In addition to passing the exam, two years of college-level accounting and one year of accounting experience are required to earn the credential.

Learn more and find out which credential is right for you at http://www.acatcredentials.org

Scholarship Recipients

The NSA Scholarship Foundation Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the awarding of scholarships to 31 students for the 2012-2013 academic school year. Applicants were judged on scholastic achievement, demonstrated leadership ability and financial need.

Read more about the 2012-2013 scholarship winners.