American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
The AICPA is the national professional organization for certified public accountants, with a membership of more than 370,000. In addition to the many services offered to members, the AICPA provides a number of programs to students. Deadlines are generally April 1.
Columbia Student Investment Management Association (CSIMA) Scholarship
The Columbia Student Investment Management Association (CSIMA) is awarding its inaugural scholarship to an incoming student who exhibits an outstanding aptitude and commitment to investment management. All incoming MBA students in the Class of 2015 are eligible to apply. The scholarship award will be $10,000 and the recipient will have the opportunity to reapply for the second year. The application deadline is March 1, 2013.
CREW Network Foundation Scholarship Program
The CREW Network Foundation Scholarship Endowment program is designed to encourage women to pursue an education which will lead to careers in the commercial real estate industry. Awards of no less than $5,000 are available to female students enrolled in full-time graduate programs and will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence. Applications must be completed online and are due by 5:00PM CT on April 26, 2013.
Don Kuhn Memorial Fund
In honor of the late, direct-response fundraising pioneer, Don Kuhn, this scholarship was established in 2006 to commemorate his contributions to the practice of charitable fundraising. DMEF awards this scholarship to a deserving graduate student with a demonstrated commitment to pursue a career in non-profit direct/interactive marketing. Applications are accepted between January 1 and May 1.
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
GFOA is a professional association of state/provincial and local finance officers in the United States. They currently offer 4 scholarship programs:
* The Daniel B. Goldberg Scholarship ($10,000)
* The Frank L. Greathouse Government Accounting Scholarship ($5,000)
* The Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship ($5,000)
* Government Finance Professional Development Scholarship ($5,000)
Applications become available in the fall and are due in February.
International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC Foundation)
Two $10,000 scholarships are available to full time graduate students (and part time students who are working full time), who are also ICSC members and indicate a preference for a career in retail real estate.
Pension Real Estate Association
PREA awards scholarships on an annual basis to promising students studying real estate at the undergraduate and graduate levels. These scholarships are awarded through our own scholarship program and financial need will be considered in determining the amount of each award. Potential recipients who demonstrate no need will be eligible to receive the minimum award. Under this program, PREA awards $15,000 in scholarships designated for full time graduate students. Applications for the next academic year will be available in March.
PREA also partners with the Robert A. Toigo Foundation to grant a PREA/Toigo scholarship which is awarded to minority and women students.
Presidential Management Fellows Program
The Presidential Management Fellows Program offers two-year Federal Government fellowships to outstanding men and women who have an interest in leadership development in the Federal civil service. The PMF Program is a cornerstone of the Federal Government’s succession planning efforts. Fellowships are open to all government branches. Graduate students from all accredited academic disciplines who expect to complete an advanced degree during the 2010-2011 academic year are eligible to apply. The application open period runs from October 1 - October 15, 2010. Program eligibility and additional information can be found online at www.pmf.gov.
The Richard Metzler Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is offered by the Association of Management Consulting Firms (AMCF) which is a global organization representing the management consulting field. Candidates must show a commitment to pursuing a career in the field of management consulting. The award amount is US $5,000. Applications are due January 25.
To encourage more minority presence at senior levels across all areas of finance, the Toigo Foundation begins with recruiting minority students pursuing financial careers and enrolling full-time in business school. Toigo Fellows receive tuition assistance and provide networking and other career-advancement opportunities. In order to apply for the Toigo Fellowship, you must:
* Be a US citizen or permanent resident.
* Be a minority, as defined by the US Department of Labor (e.g., African-American, Asian-American/Pacific Islander, US Latino, Native American/Alaska Native, and/or South-Asian-American).
* Be planning a career in financial services including, but not limited to: investment management, investment banking, corporate finance (non-investment banking), real estate, private equity, venture capital, sales and trading, research, or financial services consulting.
Fellowship applications are due in April.
WX - New York Women Executives in Real Estate
The WX Scholarship Program's goal is to encourage and support bright and talented young women in their pursuit of careers in real estate and real estate related professions. The criteria used in awarding scholarships are as follows in order of importance: i) academic merit and demonstrated interest in real estate, through courses, clubs, internships, job experience, etc.; ii) financial need; and iii) likelihood of working in the New York metropolitan area. Scholarships can range from $2,000 to $10,000 for tuition expenses and certain candidates have the ability to reapply for subsequent years.
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