Accounting Scholarships

$20,500 in scholarships are awarded to 20 students from across the state by the South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants Educational Fund

The South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (SCACPA) Educational Fund Trustees are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2011-2012 SCACPA Educational Fund Scholarships. More than $20,500 was recently awarded to 20 outstanding young men and women who plan to pursue careers in accounting. The recipients were honored along with their parents and other guests Friday, November 4, at a Student Recognition Luncheon during the Association’s Annual Summit at the Columbia Metro Convention Center in Columbia.

“These scholarships are awarded to South Carolina residents who are rising juniors or seniors majoring in accounting, or master’s degree students at a South Carolina college or university,” said Angel Hamilton, CPA, and Chair of the Trustees. “To be eligible, they must possess a GPA of no less than 3.25 overall, with a GPA in accounting of no less than 3.5. The SCACPA Educational Fund is proud to be able to assist these students in their endeavors to secure a future in the accounting profession. We wish them all the very best.”

Following is a complete list of 2011-2012 SCACPA scholarships and student recipients (listed with hometown and school):

• Brigman, Holcomb, Weeks Scholarship – Bindi Desai, Greer, University of South Carolina-Upstate
• Burch, Oxner, Seale Scholarship – Melissa Gibson Davis, Florence, Francis Marion University
• Burkett, Burkett & Burkett, CPA, PA – Terri Kristen Wilson, Lexington, University of South Carolina
• C. C. McGregor Scholarship – Michael White, Greenwood, Lander University
• Central Chapter of SCACPA Scholarship – Susan Marie Blake, Columbia, University of South Carolina
• Central Chapter of SCACPA Graduate Student Scholarship – Megan Duffy, Columbia, University of South Carolina
• Coastal Chapter of SCACPA Scholarship – Todd Thibodeau, Conway, Coastal Carolina University
• Edgar Vaughn Scholarship – Dayvon Goddard, Simpsonville, Voorhees College
• Joe Jackson Memorial Scholarship – Garrett Copeland, Fort Mill, Furman University
• Kaye Carter Scholarship – Everette Matthew Poston, Rock Hill, Winthrop University
• Lollie B. Harper Scholarship – April C. Cook, Dalzell, SC State University
• Past Presidents Scholarship – Brian John Ewalt, Rock Hill, Winthrop University
• Piedmont Chapter of SCACPA Scholarship– Jack Patrick Murphy, Simpsonville, Wofford College
• Ray Waters Scholarship – Amber Davis, Simpsonville, Clemson University
• Robinson Grant & Co., PA – Ariel Steward, Blythewood, Clemson University
• Sea Island Chapter of SCACPA Scholarship – Amber Hollenbeck, Charleston, College of Charleston
• SCACPA Scholarships – 
    - 2011 SCACPA Graduate Student Scholarship – Lindsay Lesesne, Columbia, University of South Carolina
    - Emelia G. Howell, Fort Mill, Winthrop University
• Sheheen Hancock & Godwin, LLP Scholarship – Justin Afton Rice, Rock Hill, Presbyterian College
• WebsterRogers LLP Scholarship – Jonathan Wiggins, Lugoff, Francis Marion University

The SCACPA Educational Fund was started to promote the study of accounting as a profession and provide educational opportunities whereby worthy accounting students attending South Carolina colleges and universities are recognized. Recipients must apply annually and scholarships are not renewable. The SCACPA Educational Fund recognizes these recipients can and do play an active role in the profession’s future. Winners also receive a free one-year student membership to the South Carolina Association of CPAs.

“I believe that by pursuing a career in accounting, I will be well equipped to succeed in a multitude of future employment opportunities that may arise.  Accounting is where it all begins and ends for businesses; similarly, it is my dream to pursue a lifelong career in accounting” said Garrett Copeland, winner of the Joe Jackson Memorial Scholarship, the oldest and most prestigious award SCACPA offers.

The mission of the South Carolina Association of CPAs is to support all CPAs – whether in public practice, industry, government or education – with lifelong learning opportunities necessary for their success, the promotion of high ethical standards and legislative advocacy for both the public good and for the profession.

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