Accounting Degree Programs

DAP Scholarships and Awards

Scholarships and awards are available to DAP students and are awarded based on a combination of academic achievement and/or achievement in extra curricular activities such as leadership and community service. Most awards by application are posted in Feb/March and July/August. Current scholarships and awards, along with application deadlines, are listed below. Students will be notified via email of any new opportunities as they arise.
DAP Entrance Scholarships
DAP Student Scholarships
DAP Graduation Awards
Other DAP Awards
Upcoming Deadlines for Applications
Application Documents

Loans

Student loans are government-funded repayable financial assistance. This funding is intended to help students finance their post-secondary education. Please refer to the Awards, Fees & Finances section of the UBC website.

DAP Entrance Scholarships

The following entrance scholarships recognize and reward the achievements of incoming Sauder School of Business DAP students:

01679 Diploma in Accounting Program (DAP) Annual Golf Tournament Entrance Scholarship

Scholarships totalling $1,000 have been endowed through proceeds from the Annual DAP Alumni Golf Tournament to recognize outstanding students entering the Diploma in Accounting Program. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business to part-time or full-time students who are enrolled in the DAP Program and demonstrate a combination of academic excellence, strong leadership abilities and community involvement. Applications for these scholarships are available at entry into the DAP program in May and September (First awards available for the 2008/09 Winter Session; September 2008 entry).

Deadlines for Application: April 15 & August 15

DAP Student Scholarships & Awards

In addition to Entrance Scholarships, the following scholarships are available to current DAP students. Scholarships that include criteria other than, or in addition to, academic achievement are available by application. In addition to the criteria in the award description, to qualify for awards students must have completed a minimum of 9 DAP credit units, with a minimum 75% average.

01661 Chartered Accountants Education Foundation Jim Miller D.A.P. Scholarship

Two scholarships of $1,000 each are offered to students enrolled in the Diploma in Accounting Program at the Sauder School of Business. They are awarded on the recommendation of the School to students with high academic standing and leadership ability who intend to become Chartered Accountants (CA’s).

Deadline for Application: August 15

01500 BDO DUNWOODY LLP Service Award

A service award of $2,000 has been endowed by BDO Dunwoody LLP to recognize a student in the Diploma in Accounting Program (DAP). The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business to a part-time or full-time student who is enrolled in the DAP Program and demonstrates high levels of community service and volunteerism within the university or community. Award candidates must also demonstrate high academic standing in the DAP Program.

Deadline for Application: August 15

The following awards are based solely on academics and are not by application:

CGA Academic Excellence Scholarship

The Certified General Accountants Association of BC annually awards a $500 scholarship to a DAP student who has completed the two accounting foundation courses with the highest academic standing: BUSI 293 & 294 in the Diploma in Accounting Program, Sauder School of Business. The scholarship will be applied to the student’s tuition fees in Winter Term 1 when the recipient enrols for further studies at the University of British Columbia - Diploma in Accounting Program.

DAP Graduation Awards

CGA Continuing Education Tuition Scholarship

The Certified General Accountants Association of BC annually awards a $2000 scholarship to a graduate of the Diploma in Accounting Program in the Sauder School of Business. The recipient is an outstanding student with demonstrated interest and experience in accounting. The scholarship will be applied to tuition fees when the recipient enrols in the professional education program of the CGA.

Deadline for Application: April 15
(Please submit a cover letter with your scholarship application, indicating your interest and experience in accounting, along with a demonstrated interest in enrolling in the CGA Program.)

The following awards are based solely on academics and are not by application.

DAP Outstanding Student Award

One award for $1,000 and two awards for $500 will be awarded to three DAP Graduates twice a year: May and November. These awards are meant to recognize graduates with significant academic achievements during the Diploma in Accounting Program, including having one of the highest graduating averages in the following courses:

BUSI 353 Intermediate Financial Accounting I
BUSI 354 Cost Accounting
BUSI 355 Introduction to Income Tax
BUSI 450 Intermediate Financial Accounting II
BUSI 453 Advanced Financial Accounting
BUSI 455 Principles of Auditing

Applications are not required for the DAP Outstanding Student Awards.

Other Dap Awards

The following awards are available to DAP students through external application. Please review award details for the following awards to verify the application deadline and specific requirements for each award.

PricewaterhouseCoopers Core Values Award

We want to hear how you, as University of British Columbia, DAP students, exemplify the core values of PwC. We invite you to provide a 1,000 – 1,200 word composition indicating how you have applied the PricewaterhouseCoopers core values in your life experiences. Your experience can include student involvement, work experience or any experiences where you have found the core values to be important to you and your success. We want you to tell us how living our core values has resulted in unique individual experience and personal achievement. One winning composition will be selected and the recipient will win a $1,000 award!

For more information on this award, including submission requirements, please review the following documents:

Award Description & Criteria
Submission form (to be included with composition and unofficial transcripts)

Deadline for Application: August 28 at 5:00 pm PST

Upcoming Deadlines for Applications

August 15
01679 Diploma in Accounting Program (DAP) Alumni Golf Tournament Entrance Scholarship
01661 Chartered Accountants Education Foundation Jim Miller D.A.P. Scholarship

Application Documents

All scholarship documents must be filled out and submitted to the DAP office by the application deadline to be considered for DAP Entrance and Student Scholarships and Awards. To apply for the DAP Entrance and Student Scholarships and Awards, students must:
Complete, sign and submit an Application Form to the DAP Office
Submit an Up-to-date Resume to the DAP Office
Submit 2 Reference Letters to the DAP Office in support of your application

Hand deliver or mail the above documents to the DAP office:

By Courier or Drop-off:
Diploma in Accounting Program
UBC Sauder School of Business
#202 – 2053 Main Mall
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2

By Post:
Diploma in Accounting Program
UBC Sauder School of Business
P. O. Box 3610
Station Terminal
Vancouver, BC V6B 3Y6

Costs & Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office - Winona Campus

Saint Mary’s University awards financial aid packages based on each student’s needs that are made up of grants, loans and/or work study.

Saint Mary’s University also recognizes academic excellence, offering numerous scholarships. Many of the scholarships are designated for students with financial need.

You can find more information on the Financial Aid page.

Tuition, Fees, Room & Board

Financial Aid Office - Twin Cities Campus

For information about financial aid for students on the Twin Cities campus programs, please contact:

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Twin Cities Campus
Financial Aid Office
2500 Park Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404-4403
866-437-2788

You can find more information on the Financial Aid

During your time at Baker, you will be eligible for various types of financial aid and scholarships. General academic scholarships and scholarships for participation in campus activities are awarded starting your freshman year. Departmental scholarships awarded for academic excellence are awarded annually at the Honors Banquet, held each spring. Each scholarship stipulates in which year of study you are eligible.
Financial Aid
You will eligible for state, federal and private loans and grants throughout your college career. To learn about the types of financial aid available to you and the application process, visit the financial aid page.
Scholarships in Your First Year
The Department of Business and Economics offers no participation-based scholarships to incoming freshmen. You may, however, be eligible for participation awards within other departments. See participation awards to learn about what is available to incoming freshman.

Based on your high school GPA and ACT or SAT scores, you also may be eligible for one of several general academic scholarships. See general academic scholarships to learn about what is available to you in your first year.

Scholarships in Subsequent Years of Study

As you delve further into your studies, departmental scholarships for academic success are awarded. The recipients of almost all of these awards are announced each year at the Honors Banquet, held toward the end of the spring semester.

The Department of Business and Economics gives these awards with financial prizes to be applied to the following year’s tuition:

Outstanding First-Year Business Major
Outstanding Sophomore Business Major

Mildred Hunt Riddle Departmental Recognition Scholarship for Business & Economics

KPMG-Cecil Miller Scholarship
Carley M. Upp Memorial Scholarship
William G. McGowan Scholarship*
Professor Fran Jabara Leadership Awards**

*The William G. McGowan Scholarship funds one student annually at selected institutions across the nation. To be eligible, an institution of higher learning must be accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs. The scholarship, made possible by the McGowan Charitable Fund, provides $18,000 toward tuition to one business student selected to conduct business research during the following academic year.

**The Professor Fran Jabara Leadership Award and an accompanying financial prize is presented to two senior business students who have demonstrated excellence in leadership throughout their academic career. The award is presented at spring commencement.

Asbury College is committed to academic excellence. As a part of this commitment Asbury has established a number of scholarships recognizing outstanding academic achievement. These scholarships are awarded based on the following criteria: cumulative grade point average, class rank, and test score(s). Please complete the information below to estimate your scholarship eligibility. If you have taken the SAT more than once, please enter your highest Critical Reading and Math scores. Also, be sure to designate selection as a National Merit Finalist or participation in the Governor’s Scholars or Governor’s School for the Arts Program

The honors program supplements the traditional curriculum in economics, business and accounting by providing a unique opportunity for intellectual enrichment and pursuit of academic excellence. The honors courses are designed to explore general topics of interest at an intellectually challenging level using an interdisciplinary and integrative approach to learning.

Each course will focus on a general topic – such as globalization, capitalism or entrepreneurship – that transcends disciplines. Students will explore the topic and examine it from different perspectives through reading of original and contemporary material, research and discussion. The honors course is designed to foster and encourage the development of analytical and critical thinking, written and oral communication skills, practical and quantitative applications, teamwork and collaborative learning. Honors courses are team-taught by the faculty in the fields of economics, business and accounting.

Qualifying students that demonstrate a passion for learning and are interested in an intellectually challenging and unorthodox approach may take one or both of the following honors courses:
ECON, BUS, ACCT 390
Team-taught topical course using an interdisciplinary and integrative approach to learning, emphasizing critical thinking, discussion and collaborative work.

ECON, BUS, ACCT 490
Guided and supervised research involving an original idea and using an interdisciplinary and integrative approach across disciplines of accounting, business and economics. The final work is presented at a forum of the faculty and students, and is read and graded by the honors committee consisting of the faculty from the respective fields. This research is treated somewhat similar to a thesis project and is generally viewed very positively by prospective employers and graduate schools, while the content may serve as an excellent source of material for an interview.

Prerequisites
Completion of minimum of 60 credit hours
3.0 overall grade point average (GPA) and in the major field of study
Completion of at least one intermediate level or two upper level courses in any of the following majors: Economics, Business, and Accounting

Application procedure
Admission to the Departmental Honors Program is based on: a) student self-recommendation, b) academic advisor’s recommendation and c) the Departmental Honors Committee recommendation. Students who successfully complete the program by taking both courses will receive an honorable mention and honor scholar certificate at graduation provided that they have maintained a 3.3 overall GPA and 3.5 in their field of study. Students who have successfully completed the 376 course will receive an honorable mention and departmental honor certificate at graduation provided that they have maintained a 3.3 overall GPA and 3.5 GPA in their field of study. Additionally, the names of all honor scholars will be registered and maintained on a wall plaque recognizing the student’s achievements and inspiring future students.

The mission of the Department of Accounting is to provide a quality education within a framework of Christian principles that serves to prepare students for a lifetime of learning and, more specifically, for careers in public accounting, corporate accounting, and the non-profit sector. The accounting program has a long tradition of academic excellence as evidenced in part by its outstanding placement record and student passing rates on the Certified Public Accountant [CPA] examination. The department is located on the third floor of the Hall of Arts & Letters. This facility opened in January 2003 and contains state-of-the-art classrooms and many other modern amenities.

CURRICULA
The comprehensive accounting program requires a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework in areas including financial accounting and reporting, managerial accounting, accounting information systems, auditing, taxation, government and non-profit, and forensic accounting. A field experience is also required. Most students satisfy their field experience by completing an accounting internship in the summer following their junior year of study. Completion of the B.S. in Accounting degree at Grove City College will allow students to sit for the CPA examination in Pennsylvania and other states that do not currently require 150 hours of college credit for licensing purposes [additional summer coursework may be necessary in states with a 150-hour requirement].

In recognition of the quality of School of Business programs, many alumni, community leaders, and organizations have given generously to support academic excellence with financial aid. Because of their generosity we are able to offer scholarships to both incoming and current students of Washburn University.

What type of scholarship(s) do you wish to apply for?

Study Abroad Scholarship - Application Deadline for spring study abroad is December 1st, the summer and fall deadline is April 1st (Paper application that must be received in the School of Business office on or before the deadline date). If selected, awards will be applied towards tuition expenses only for the term abroad. To be eligible you must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and have a minimum of 24 hours completed.

Entrepreneurship Scholarship - Application Deadline is February 15th, if selected, awards will be given for the following fall and spring semester (Paper application that must be received in the School of Business office on or before the deadline date). To be eligible you must be taking or have taken courses that apply towards the Certificate in Entrepreneurship offered by the School of Business.

Leadership Scholarship - Application deadline is February 15th, if selected, awards will be given for the following fall and spring semester (Paper application that must be received in the School of Business office on or before the deadline date). If chosen to receive a leadership scholarship students are no longer eligible for an academic scholarship (i.e. only one award will be given). For incoming freshmen you must have a 26 or higher on your ACT and a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher. Current students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher to be eligible.

Academic Scholarship as a New Student - Application deadline is February 15th, if selected, awards will be given for the following fall and spring semester (Online application, be sure to print off your confirmation page to ensure that it was properly submitted). For incoming freshmen you must have a score of 24 or higher on the ACT and a high school cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. For incoming transfer students you must have a cumulative college GPA of 3.25 or higher to be eligible. Both freshmen and transfer students will need to submit a declaration in business by the end of the first term at Washburn to maintain their eligibility.

Academic Scholarship as a Current Student - Application deadline is February 15th, if selected, awards will be given for the following fall and spring semester (Online application, be sure to print off your confirmation page to ensure that it was properly submitted). To be eligible you must have a cumulative college GPA of 3.25 or higher and should be making normal progress towards the completion of the BBA degree.