Qualifications for LCPA Scholarships

Students with Overall 2.5 Academic Average Now Qualify!
1. Louisiana domicile
2. Enrolled in an accounting program in a Louisiana four-year college or university.
3. Be at least a fifth semester student.
4. Academic merit, achievement, and essay:
Academic merit: Sponsorship by two accounting faculty members.
Academic achievement: 2.50 or better on a grading scale of 4.00 (accounting and overall).
Essay: The essay should discuss the CPA's role on the job and in the community and how the student plans to contribute in both areas. Maximum length: two double-spaced typed pages.
5. Applicant must be enrolled in an accounting course at the time the scholarship is awarded and be a full-time student (enrolled in 12 semester hours or the equivalent).

Download LCPA Scholarship Applications

2010 Application Word File

2010 Application PDF File

LCPA Chapter Scholarships

The Society of Louisiana CPAs is divided into geographic chapters. Seven of the Society's nine chapters participate in the LCPA's scholarship program.

The Acadiana Chapter of CPAs awards a $500 scholarship each year ($250 per semester) to a University of Lafayette accounting major.

Baton Rouge Chapter awards two $1000 scholarships to Louisiana State University accounting students.

Central Louisiana Chapter awards three individual scholarships. A scholarship will be awarded to one student at each of the following: Louisiana College, Northwestern State University, and Louisiana State University at Alexandria.

Lake Charles Chapter contributes $1,000 to McNeese State each year.

Northeast Chapter awards three individual scholarships. A $1000 scholarship will be award to one student at each of the following universities: University of Louisiana at Monroe, Grambling State University and Louisiana Tech University.

Northshore Chapter will give out 2 (two), $500 scholarships this year to Southeastern Unversity students.

Shreveport Chapter offers five to eight scholarships each year of approximately $500 to local students.

South Central Chapter awards one $250 scholarship to a Nicholls State University student.

Memorial Scholarships

Kit Smith Scholarship
In December 1996, the Board of Directors of the Louisiana CPAs Education Foundation accepted a generous donation of $100,000 to establish a scholarship fund in honor of the late Christopher "Kit" Smith Sr. An accounting graduate from Southeastern Louisiana University, and a Society of Louisiana CPAs member since 1975, Kit practiced as a CPA in Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. The scholarship carries on Kit's strong belief in the entrepreneurial spirit while benefiting students pursuing a career in accounting.

2007 Kit Smith Scholarship recipients:
Leonie Ezegbunam
Southeastern Louisiana University
$2,500

Robert Trempski
Centenary College                       
 $2,500              


Alex Postlethwaite Scholarship
Described as a "true professional" and "the epitome of the Southern gentleman", Alexander Postlethwaite was the founder of Louisiana's largest independent accounting firm, Postlethwaite & Netterville. He served as the LCPA Baton Rouge chapter president and in 1972-73 was named as the President of the LCPA. Throughout his 50 years as an LCPA member, he was active in several Society committees. He is one of only nine members to receive the Society's Lifetime Membership Award. Postlethwaite & Netterville established a memorial scholarship to honor Mr. Postlethwaite's philosophy to put quality service above everything.

2007 Postlethwaite Scholarship recipient:
Brittany Bordelon                   
Louisiana Tech University               
$1,000  
            
Richard Roth Scholarship
Richard J. Roth Jr. will be remembered for his uplifting spirit and his sense of duty and commitment to ethics. His lifelong commitment to the betterment of the CPA profession was evident in his continual service to the LCPA and AICPA, and his appointment and service to the the State Board of Certified Public Accountants of Louisiana. He served as president of the LCPA in 1989-1990. Following his term as president, he remained active in the Society, having served on the Accounting Education Issues, Continuing Professional Education, Legislation, and Uniform Accountancy Act committees. Richard was a true testament that hard work, integrity and involvement are integral components that lead to personal success. Roth Murphy Sanford established the memorial scholarship to recognize Richard's dedication to the profession he loved.

2007 Roth Scholarship recipient:
Kyle Kellner                           
University of Louisiana at Monroe
$1,000      


Will Elliott Scholarship  
Dr. C. W. "Will" Elliott, CPA was very active in the CPA profession both at the state and national level. He was nationally recognized as an excellent CPE speaker, having received the LCPA's 1994 Special Recognition Award for his contributions to the Society's CPE program and the 1995 Outstanding Instructor Award. Will made significant contributions to the field of accounting education and has served on many LCPA committees and the Baton Rouge Chapter Board. He developed the first and second Ethics courses for the Society to assist members in meeting the State Board's ethic requirements.

2007 Will Elliott Scholarship recipient:
Danielle Fabre
Louisiana State University               
$750

LCPA Scholarship Recipients

Ingrid Veerman • University of New Orleans • $2,500
Jeffrey Soileau • Louisiana Tech University • $1,250
Tristan Yopp • Centenary College • $1,000
Katy Braxton •  Louisiana Tech University • $750
Jonathan Cameron • Louisiana Tech University • $500
Keri Colvin • Louisiana Tech University • $750
Jenna Glass • Louisiana State University • $750   
Johanna Kelly • Southeastern Louisiana University • $750
Gerrit Moeller • Centenary College • $750               
Summer Robison • Louisiana College • $750                      
Charles Sabin • University of New Orleans • $500             
Keith Sauce • Nicholls State University • $750  
Kristin Smart • Louisiana Tech University • $750             
Athen Sweet • Southeastern Louisiana University • $750   
Geralyn Suhor • Louisiana State University • $500               
Rachel Van Ness • Louisiana Tech University • $750   

AICPA Scholarships for Minority Accounting Students

The AICPA Scholarships for Minority Accounting Students provides competitive awards to outstanding full time undergraduate minority students at regionally accredited institutions to encourage their: selection of accounting as a major, entry into the profession and ultimately achieving the CPA designation. Full time graduate students (who are not CPAs) seeking a masters degree in accounting or taxation and students pursuing a masters in business administration, if their undergraduate degree is in accounting, are also eligible for this program.

Undergraduate students must have completed at least 30 semester hours or equivalent of college work, with at least six hours in accounting. All applicants must have an overall and accounting grade point average of at least 3.3. Awards are primarily based on merit (academic achievement). For purposes of this program, the AICPA defines minority students as those of Black, Native American, Pacific Island races, or of Hispanic ethnic origin. All applicants must be U.S. citizens.

The scholarships are awarded by the AICPA Minority Initiatives Committee and are funded by the AICPA Foundation from monies contributed by the AICPA, its members, public accounting firms, and others. The scholarships are awarded once each year (in July) for the following academic year. All application materials must be received by the AICPA by June 1 for the academic year beginning September of that year.

The maximum award is $5,000 and over the past 20 years the AICPA has awarded more than $6 million in scholarships to minority students.

For more information on the AICPA's Minority Scholarship program and an application form, visit http://www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/smas.htm

For other scholarship opportunities visit http://www.aicpa.org/nolimits/become/ships/AICPA.htm