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

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program provides scholarship awards to high achieving students.

Each recipient must be a Florida resident, enrolled for at least six (6) hours in an eligible Florida public or independent post-secondary educational institution, and meet all requirements of the scholarship program. Initial eligibility is determined by the Florida Office of Student Financial Assistance. Visit www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org for additional information.
Florida Academic Scholars Award

Eligibility requirements are established by the Florida Department of Education. Each student’s eligibility is determined while the student is still in high school. Students receive eligibility notification from Bright Futures Division, Florida Office of Student Financial Aid.
Award Level:

A student who is enrolled in a nonpublic, post-secondary education institution is eligible for an award equal to the amount that would be required to pay for the average tuition and fees of a public post-secondary education institution at the comparable level, plus the annual $600 Scholars Award. The Scholars Award is pro-rated for students attending less than full-time.
Top Scholars Award

This award is given to the top student in each county who received an Academic Scholars Award. Each Top Scholar will receive an additional $1,500 annually for university-related expenses. Students attending less than full-time will receive a pro-rated award.
Florida Medallion Scholars Award

Eligibility requirements are established by the Florida Department of Education. Each student’s eligibility is determined while the student is still in high school. Students receive eligibility notification from Bright Futures Division, Florida Office of Student Financial Aid.
Award Level:

A student who is enrolled in a nonpublic post-secondary education institution is eligible for an award equal to the amount that would be required to pay 75% of tuition and fees of the average tuition and fees of a public post-secondary education institution.
Florida Student Assistance Grant

The Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG) provides aid to students who demonstrate financial need as evidenced by the federal system of needs analysis.

In addition to demonstrating need, a student must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; a Florida resident for reasons other than education for no less than one year preceding the beginning of the academic year for which application is made; and, enrolled or accepted for enrollment, as a full-time undergraduate student. A FAFSA must be processed by the U.S. Department of Education by April 15th. Contact the University’s Financial Aid Office or a high school guidance counselor for information.
Florida Resident Access Grant

The Florida Resident Access Grant (FRAG) provides tuition assistance at eligible independent non-profit Florida colleges and universities. The maximum award amount is specified in the General Appropriations Act. Actual award amounts depend on the level of funding and number of eligible students. Applicants must be Florida residents, enrolled full-time in a first bachelor’s degree program and making satisfactory academic progress. For information or application, contact the University’s Financial Aid Office.
Jose Marti Scholarship Challenge Grant Fund

This program provides financial assistance to Hispanic-Americans who meet scholastic requirements, demonstrate financial need, and enroll for undergraduate study. A student must apply as a high school senior and complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). An applicant must enroll full-time, be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen, and be a Florida resident for a minimum of one year. Apply online by April 1st at www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org.
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program

This program provides scholarships to outstanding high school graduates who show promise of continued academic achievement. Outstanding Florida high school seniors with a 3.85 unweighted grade point average may participate. Students must be nominated by their high school. Apply online at www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org by April 15th.
Key Alternative Loan

The Key Alternative Loan was created by Key Education Resources to help students manage the cost of a four-year college education.

The loan is made in the student’s name usually with a co-signer. No payments are required while the student attends college full-time and during the six month grace period; interest capitalizes annually during this time. Financial aid applications are not required.

A student may borrow up to the cost of education for undergraduate years one through five. The minimum loan amount is $500 and the aggregate limit is $100,000.
Southeastern Academic Scholars Programs

In order to recognize the efforts of students who have excelled academically, Southeastern University provides three levels of Academic Scholarships for full-time new and transfer students meeting specific criteria.
First-time Freshmen

The qualifications for academic scholarships are based on a combination of points earned from the high school GPA (3.0 minimum) and either ACT or SAT test score. Use the point system below to calculate points earned.
Undergraduate Transfers

Transfer students should use their college GPA (3.0 minimum) and either ACT or SAT scores to calculate points earned. In order to use the college GPA, they must complete a minimum of two consecutive full-time semesters or quarters.

The accounting major prepares students for career opportunities in public accounting, corporate finance, manufacturing, government service, health care, and not-for-profit organizations. Students are also encouraged to design their Luther College curriculum to support future graduate studies.

Required for the major: The foundation courses which include ECON 130 and ECON 242; ACCT 150; MIS 130; and MATH 141 or MATH 151. Also required are ACCT 250, 353, 354, 358, 365, 467, 468. Suggested electives include ECON 247, 248, ACCT 357, MGT 353 and MGT 361. Students must achieve at least a C average (2.0 GPA) in the foundation courses. Courses in which grades below C- are earned will not count toward filling the foundation requirements. These foundation requirements should be completed by the end of the sophomore year. (Accounting courses numbered above 300 are intended for students with junior standing.)

Students majoring in this area are urged to consider the following courses as electives: COMS 132 and COMS 252, ENG 210, PHIL 100 and PHIL 120, SOC 101, POLS 130, PSYC 130. Students planning on graduate study should consider MATH 240, 321, and MATH 322.

The credit hours required for the accounting major must be earned in regular classroom courses. Credits earned through directed readings, independent study, internships and the senior project may not be counted toward the total hours required for the major.

Students interested in specific professional exams, e.g., CPA, CMA, CFM, CIA, should seek the advice of an accounting faculty member.

States require 150 credit hours of post-secondary education prior to licensing as a CPA. Because of the state-by-state variation in these requirements, students interested in the CPA certification should consult with an accounting faculty member to plan their program of study.

Accounting

Charles Christianson (department head)

The accounting major prepares students for career opportunities in public accounting, corporate finance, manufacturing, government service, health care, and not-for-profit organizations. Students are also encouraged to design their Luther College curriculum to support future graduate studies.

Required for the major: The foundation courses which include ECON 130 and ECON 242; ACCT 150; MIS 130; and MATH 141 or MATH 151. Also required are ACCT 250, 353, 354, 358, 365, 467, 468. Suggested electives include ECON 247, 248, ACCT 357, MGT 353 and MGT 361. Students must achieve at least a C average (2.0 GPA) in the foundation courses. Courses in which grades below C- are earned will not count toward filling the foundation requirements. These foundation requirements should be completed by the end of the sophomore year. (Accounting courses numbered above 300 are intended for students with junior standing.)

Students majoring in this area are urged to consider the following courses as electives: COMS 132 and COMS 252, ENG 210, PHIL 100 and PHIL 120, SOC 101, POLS 130, PSYC 130. Students planning on graduate study should consider MATH 240, 321, and MATH 322.

The credit hours required for the accounting major must be earned in regular classroom courses. Credits earned through directed readings, independent study, internships and the senior project may not be counted toward the total hours required for the major.

Students interested in specific professional exams, e.g., CPA, CMA, CFM, CIA, should seek the advice of an accounting faculty member.

States require 150 credit hours of post-secondary education prior to licensing as a CPA. Because of the state-by-state variation in these requirements, students interested in the CPA certification should consult with an accounting faculty member to plan their program of study.

Financial Assistance
The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a combination of student loans made up of both federal and provincial funding to assist students in paying for their post-secondary education.

You can apply for OSAP by visiting http://osap.gov.on.ca/.

For more information on bursaries, scholarships, emergency loans and work study opportunities please visit the Financial Aid + Awards web page.