ACAP / Scholarships April 16, 2010 - Scholarship Deadline Accounting Career Awareness Program (ACAP) Download ACAP Student Letter to Church or Counselor and Church Download ACAP Student Application Download ACAP Features  |   Download ACAP Calendar ACAP Newsletter Scholarships Download 2010 Scholarship Application  |   View Scholarship Instructions SCHOLARSHIP INSTRUCTIONS The National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. (NABA), Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter is proud to announce that it will award scholarships for the 2010-2011 academic year to current high school seniors, undergraduate students or students enrolled in a five-year accounting program. NABA is a national organization established in 1969 whose primary purpose is to develop, encourage and serve as a resource for African-American and other minorities in the accounting and finance profession. Our mission is to address the professional needs which enable minorities to maximize their career potential. NABADFW is dedicated to helping minority students succeed in their educational endeavors. The deadline for the scholarship application is mentioned above. The completed application must be postmarked by this date for consideration. QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Who can apply for NABA’s scholarships? Applicants must be an ethnic minority. The applicant may be a high school senior who will enroll as a full-time undergraduate student in the current academic year. The applicant can also currently be a full-time undergraduate student or full-time student enrolled in a five year program for the next academic year. All applicants must declare a major in the field of business, which includes accounting, marketing, economics, or any field under the school of business. Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 for the scholarship award. How do I apply for the scholarship? Complete the enclosed scholarship application along with an essay. Submit an official transcript from the registrar which indicates your current grade point average. Also submit a current resume’ (required for college applicants, optional for high school applicants). Submit a completed copy of your official financial aid transcript, the Student Aid Report, OR your parent’s or legal guardian’s most recent federal tax return. Mail all information to: Dallas/Fort Worth Scholarship Committee National Association of Black Accountants Attn: Kelvin Bryant 1300 Eldorado Pkwy. Box #713 McKinney, TX 75069 All required scholarship information must be postmarked by the above-mentioned date. How are applicants selected to receive the scholarship? All applications will be reviewed by NABADFW’s scholarship panel. Scores will be based on neatness of applications, composition of essay, grade point average, financial need, and extracurricular activities. High scores from the initial process will be invited for an interview with the scholarship panel. The combined interview and application scores will determine scholarship recipients. What will happen during the interview? The selected scholarship applicant will meet with a small panel and will be asked a series of thought provoking questions regarding goals, objectives, and views. How will I be notified if I am selected as a scholarship recipient? All selected scholarship recipients will be notified by telephone and/or formal letter from the scholarship committee by the above date. After notification, NABADFW will host a special event honoring all scholarship recipients. The scholarship money will be awarded at a later date, after proof of full-time enrollment for the period(s) covered by the award is received by the award committee. If you have any additional questions regarding NABA’s scholarship or the scholarship process, please contact Kelvin Bryant at (254) 498-7836.