The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK ACCOUNTANTS, INC



254000-29845National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. - Detroit ChapterP.O. Box 32883Detroit, MI Please submit applications via email scholarships@ DETROIT CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMScholarship Application and Instructions Since inception, the National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. (NABA) has provided millions in scholarship funds to deserving students. Through the generous contributions of individuals, groups, and organizations that share NABA’s desire to break through the economic barrier minorities often experience, NABA offers scholarships on a national, regional and local level.The DSA is accepted from January 15 – April 15 of each year. ScholarshipsRichard H. Austin ScholarshipPaul S. Dunigan ScholarshipMarie Farrell-Donaldson ScholarshipCorporate Partner Scholarships (various)ELIGIBILITYApplicants Must:Be an ethnic minority.Be an ACTIVE NABA student member, whose membership dues have been received by NABA's National Office no later than December 31st. Dues of $20.00 for undergraduate or graduate students must be received by this date. If you are unsure of your status, please call the national office prior to the deadline. Special Note: Regardless of the circumstances, once becoming a professional member, you are not permitted to return to student status. Graduate students must have entered graduate school immediately after receiving their undergraduate degree in order to maintain student status and be eligible for a scholarship.Be currently enrolled at a four-year United States college or university as a full-time (12 semester hours or equivalent), undergraduate freshman, sophomore, junior, or first-year senior accounting, finance, or business major or be a full-time graduate student (9 semester hours or equivalent) enrolled or accepted into a master’s-level business program. Current high school students are not eligible.4. Meet the minimum grade point average requirement in your major and overall as shown below. Please provide a conversion of your grades to the "4.0 grading scale" if your college or university does not use this scale. ScholarshipMajor GPAOverall GPARichard H. Austin Scholarship3.53.3Paul S. Dunigan Scholarship3.33.0Marie Farrell-Donaldson Scholarship3.33.0NABA Inc. Detroit Chapter Corporate Partner3.03.0APPLICATION MATERIALSPlease submit the following:A completed Detroit Scholarship Application (DSA). Please type or clearly print your responses, including "N/A" for items that are not applicable to you. The application MUST be completed in its entirety, submitted with the items listed below, and is accepted ONLY from January 15 –April 15 Please email completed applications to scholarships@An official current Academic Transcript (through the fall 2017 semester). You must request that your University’s registrar forward the transcript directly to you or the chapter. We will not accept student copies or other unofficial transcripts. A clear copy of Student/Permanent Resident Visa (only if applicant IS NOT a United States citizen).A Current Resume.One Letter of Recommendation. From a non-relative who is familiar with your academic and/or professional performance (i.e. employer, advisor, etc.), and can speak to why you should be awarded a scholarship. Letters can be submitted via e-mail.A Personal Biography of 75 words or less. Essay Response of 500 words or less. Your essay should specifically respond to the following question in 500 words or less: Why did you join NABA? What makes you stay? What can NABA do to ensure your membership after you graduate? Calculation of Major GPA. This must be included in the scholarship application under the Academic Profile heading for your application to be considered complete. A worksheet is provided in this application (page 8) to help you with this calculation.Email accompanying materials to:National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. Detroit ChapterScholarship Programscholarships@Scholarship will be presented at the Scholarship Banquet in May or June of 2018. The actual cash awards will be made from the NABA Detroit Chapter after the banquet upon receipt of proof of enrollment for the period covered by the award. Awards are made for the following academic year. Applicants in 2018 should be pursuing scholarships for the 2018 – 2019 school year. Award recipients will be notified by May 12th. Scholarship Awards will be made payable to the recipient.It is your responsibility to ensure that your financial aid office and registrar have enough time (usually three to four weeks) to get the required items to you or NABA. You will receive an email confirmation when your scholarship application is received. DETROIT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONPersonal InformationName: LastFirstMiddle InitialE-Mail: -1905004000400Permanent Address StreetCity StateZip CodePermanent Phone:Cell Phone: -1905003936900Campus or Temporary AddressStreetCity StateZip CodeCampus or Temporary Phone:-1905005270400Preferred Mailing Address (circle one):PermanentCampus or TemporaryBest Contact Phone(circle one):PermanentCell PhoneCampus or TemporaryAcademic ProfileCollege/University Name:-1905005270400Classification (i.e. freshman, sophomore etc.):Major: Double Major:-1651002095400Expected Graduation Date: Expected Degree: -1651002095400-15240017208400Grade Point Average (as of December, 2017)Major: Overall: Scale: Name of other Colleges/Universities attendedSchoolCity/StateYears attendedCertificate/DegreeNABA Student Chapter Affiliation: -1905002539900Date of Birth: Gender:FemaleMale-1905002539900Are you a United States Citizen (circle one)? Y NIf not, do you have a Student/Permanent Resident Visa (circle one)? Y N Visa Number: -1905002539900(Attach a clear copy of Student/Permanent Resident Visa)Are you a former Accounting Career Awareness Program (ACAP) participant (circle one)? Y NIf yes, what year? ____________ Which Program (City)?___________________________Please indicate and sorority or fraternity affiliations __________________________________Ethnicity: African-American (of African descent)LatinoAfricanAsianWhite (Caucasian) FILLIN \* MERGEFORMAT Other (specify)Internships/Job Status– Complete all that apply.I have applied for a summer internship YNI have accepted an internship for the summer of 2017 (June – August) YNI have accepted a permanent job offerYNIf yes to any of the above, please include the following:Company Name:Company Contact Name: Phone/Email: Duration of internship From:To: List any honors, distinctions, and scholarships that you have received (including past NABA scholarships) Attach more pages, if necessaryDescriptionDateList your extracurricular activities and organizational involvementDescriptionDateAPPLICANT'S STATEMENTIn submitting this application, I hereby certify that:I have met ALL requirements as outlined and acknowledge that misrepresentation of the information presented may be grounds to rescind the scholarship award. I also agree to inform the scholarship committee of any significant changes to that information.I understand that by signing and submitting this application I agree to a minimum 2-year NABA membership.I will use the proceeds of any scholarship aid received for the payment of tuition, required fees, room and board, and/or required materials only.I agree to the release of official transcripts of my grades to the National Association of Black Accountants, Inc.If I am awarded a scholarship, I will provide satisfactory evidence, as required by NABA, of my full-time enrollment during the period(s) for which the scholarship is awarded.I understand that submission of this application constitutes permission to use my name and/or photograph for promotional purposes in all NABA publications.-1778001396900Print Name Signature DateCalculating Major GPA Worksheet1. Determine what courses are required for your major. 2. Weigh the grade you received for each course using the scale below.3. Multiply the grade weight by the credit hours for the respective course.4. Sum the grade points and divide by the total number of credits hoursGrade with weight:A = 4B = 3C = 2D = 1A- = 3.75B- = 2.75C- = 1.75D- = 0.75B+ = 3.5C+ = 2.5D+ = 1.5F = 0Major Course Grade Grade Weight Credit hoursGrade Points (Weight * Credits)??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Total:Total:Total grade points ____ divided by total credit hours ____ = ____ major GPAThe following worksheet is intended to aid in calculating your Major GPAFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSWhen will monetary awards be provided?Monetary awards are mailed once proof of enrollment is received from the recipient. If you are planning to use the award towards tuition for the upcoming semester, please be advised that it can take up to 2 - 3 weeks to receive the award once proof of enrollment is received from you. It is important to make plans around tuition accordingly. What is proof of enrollment?Every scholarship recipient is required to show proof that they will be matriculating as a full-time student. The same applies to those scholars going on to graduate school. Proof of enrollment can take the form of a letter from the registrar or receipt/confirmation of your online registration from your school. It must include your name, listing of courses for the fall semester, and an indication that it is from your school’s official website.Are scholarship awards made payable to the student or the school?Awards are made payable to the scholarship recipient unless otherwise requested. ................
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