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2025-2026 Scholarship Committee

Signup Deadline: 01-09-2025
Starts: 05-01-2025
Ends: 04-30-2026
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Description:

Description: 

The Scholarship Committee works closely with the VSCPA Educational Foundation to award scholarships to accounting students in Virginia. The committee reviews and ranks scholarship applications based on eligibility criteria, ensuring that the Foundation's mission of supporting future CPAs is fulfilled. Last year, the committee helped distribute over $70,000 in scholarships to deserving students. The VSCPA is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the CPA profession, and the committee plays a vital role in achieving this goal by identifying and supporting talented students from all backgrounds. 

What volunteers gain:  

  • Direct impact on the future of the profession: By reviewing applications and selecting recipients, committee members contribute to shaping the next generation of CPAs. 

  • Gain valuable experience in evaluation and selection processes: The committee's work can provide valuable insights into assessing candidates based on eligibility criteria and VSCPAs goals. 

  • Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause: Members can feel a sense of accomplishment knowing they are helping to support students' educational goals and career aspirations. 

  • Enhance personal and professional development: Serving on the committee can help members develop important skills such as critical thinking, decision-making, and teamwork. 

    Volunteers needed: 3-4 

    Term limits & renewal: One year term that is renewable. 

    Time commitment: 

    • The review and selection process occurs between mid-April (after the 15th) and the last week of May. The Committee may meet outside of these dates for one to two one-hour meetings which are voluntary.  

    • The review cycle typically runs from mid- April to mid-May. Expect to review, on average, 10 applications. This can take up to 10 hours over the review cycle, depending on the total number of applications received and committee members. Once the review dates are determined, there is no flexibility in the dates, or extensions given.  

    • A one-hour virtual orientation in mid-April. 

    • A one-hour virtual selection meeting is scheduled for the last week of May.   

    Responsibilities:  

    • Participate in training prior to review assignment (training will be recorded).  

    • Use Foundation’s web-based scholarship management system to evaluate applications in a fair and consistent manner using the scoring rubric.  

    • Complete the Conflict of Interest & Confidentiality form annually.  

Qualifications:

Board or Committee Service
CPA
CPA
Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

Volunteers Needed:

15 (15 open slots)

Experience Required:

4 - 6 Years Experience

Points:

60

Contact:

Molly Wash
Member & Academic Engagement Director


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