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.      
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.
            
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.

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.

LCPA Scholarship Recipients

2010 Scholarship Recipients

Memorial Scholarships
 
Kit Smith Scholarship
Kristopher Eldridge
Louisiana Tech University  •  $3000

Richard Roth Scholarship
Timothy Smith
Louisiana Tech University • $1000    

Alex Postlethwaite Scholarship
Molly Marino
LSU – Baton Rouge  •  $1000

Will Elliott Scholarship
Jamie Gray
Louisiana Tech University • $750

Education Foundation Scholarships
       
Tyler Aguillard • LSU – Baton Rouge • $500
Elio Alfonso • LSU – Baton Rouge • $750
Kelvin Augusta • Grambling State University • $500
Nadine Francois • Grambling State University • $500
Ping Guo • University of New Orleans • $750
Doria Honore • Grambling State University • $500
Adejoke Jagunna • Louisiana Tech University • $750
Lisa Jean-Baptiste • Grambling State University • $500   
Jonathan Kwofie • University of New Orleans • $500
Blair Landry • McNeese State University • $500   
Jie Li • University of New Orleans • $500
Brittanee Marziale • LSU – Baton Rouge • $1000
Clarita Monrose • Grambling State University • $500     
Nonso Okpala • Grambling State University • $500
Rachel Stark • University of LA at Monroe • $500               
Jared Stevenson • LSU – Shreveport • $500    
Christynn Vierra • University of New Orleans • $500
Katelyn Watson • McNeese State University • $500   
David Watters Louisiana • Tech University • $1000
Meghan Zettlemoyer • Louisiana Tech University • $500

AICPA Scholarships for Minority Accounting Students

AICPA Scholarship Overview

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants established the AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students to provide awards to outstanding minority students to encourage their selection of accounting as a major and their ultimate entry into the profession. For four decades, this program has provided over $14 million in scholarships to approximately 8,000 accounting scholars. Awards will be applied to expenses that relate directly to school expenditures, such as tuition, fees, housing, meal plans, books and materials.

An eligible applicant must be/have:

• an underrepresented minority in the accounting profession (e.g., Black or African American; Hispanic or Latino; Native American; or Asian American)

• enrolled as a fulltime undergraduate student (12 semester hours or equivalent) or graduate student (9 semester hours or equivalent) in accounting

• completed at least 30 semester hours (or equivalent) of college coursework, including at least 6 semester hours (or equivalent) in accounting

• Undergraduate level: must be a declared accounting major: Graduate level: must have been accepted to a masters-level accounting, finance, taxation or other related program for the 2011-2012 academic year

• maintained a minimum of 3.3 GPA (both cumulative and in major courses)

• plan on pursuing the CPA credential

• enrolled in a regionally accredited, public or private, 501(c)(3), four-year college or university located in the United States for the 2011-2012 academic year

• a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (green-card holder)

• an AICPA Student Affiliate member (or have recently submitted a new member application). Membership application and information is available here

E-mail MIC_Programs@aicpa.org to request an application

For additional AICPA scholarships and awards click here