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Overview of NJCPA and High School Scholarship Fund

Founded in 1898, NJCPA is the largest professional organization serving NJ CPAs & aspiring CPAs.

Committed to engaging in financial literacy, mentor programs and initiatives to increase diversity in the accounting profession.

NJCPA Scholarship Fund provides resources for students to pursue accounting education, including more than 2,000 high school and college students totaling more than $7 million in awards since 1960.

NJCPA High School Scholarship Fund awards one-year $1,500 scholarships to college-bound New Jersey high school seniors.

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High School Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted permanent resident
NJ residents attending NJ public, parochial/private, or home school
High School senior planning to attend two or four year U.S. college/university*
Intend to major in accounting or concentration in accounting (minimum 24 accounting credits)

GPA of 3.5 or higher OR minimum total SAT score 1260 or composite ACT score of 26
Minimum 500-word essay on Why you chose accounting and what you think being a CPA will mean to your career?
Finalists participate in interview January 15, 2022
Application deadline: December 10, 2021**

* Additional requirements if attending two-year college

** Guidance department/counselor form must be submitted for complete application

Contact Information

Gary Mann

Founder & CEO

Jasfel Analytics

917-608-2381

Iyndia Bey, CPA

Audit Director Global Tax

Citigroup

Ralph A. Thomas, CPA, CGMA

CEO & Executive Director at NJCPA