Scholarships

C.L. Pete and Margaret Odum Accounting Scholarship

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The Pete & Margaret Odum Scholarship will be awarded to an applicant from southern Illinois who has a declared major in the College of Business.

Carrie D. Baines Scholarship

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Scholarship for undergraduates in the College of Business & Analytics.

Charles H. Hindersman Memorial Award

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Scholarship for a junior or senior in the College of Business & Analytics. Recipient must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Chris Jones Memorial Scholarship

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The Chris Jones Memorial Scholarship was established in 2004 by Gail and Randy Jones and Chris’ brothers and sisters in Pi Sigma Epsilon. This Award was founded in memory of Christopher J. Jones, 23, of Marion whose outstanding leadership, quiet confidence and zest for life, made him a friend to all he met. Chris began his education at SIU Carbondale in the fall of 2000 and graduated with a degree in Marketing in December of 2002. Chris was an active member of Pi Sigma Epsilon and Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society. After graduation, Christopher went to work for Team Enterprises USA in California where he worked in marketing. His life was tragically cut short in a drowning accident on the Current River in Missouri during the summer of 2003.

Scholarship for a full-time senior in the College of Business and Analytics. Recipient must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75. Recipient must be actively involved in a College of Business & Analytics registered student organization (RSO) and must display unusual leadership abilities throughout their career at SIU. Must have a letter of recommendation from the faculty advisor of their RSO detailing their leadership achievements.

Clara J. Kridle Memorial Scholarship

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Clara J. Kridle (maiden name Clara Rigoni) was born on February 13, 1959, in Elmhurst, Illinois and graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a Bachelor of Science in accounting. There she met her husband, Kevin, also an SIU graduate (August 1980). They have two children, Kristen (a SIU graduate) and Nickolas. Professionally, Clara was a CPA and a partner with the accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers. She was a devoted wife and mother and provided time, resources, and talent to various organizations serving the community. Clara passed away on May 9, 2017. Through the PwC Charitable Foundation, Inc., a scholarship was established with the SIU College of Business in her memory to honor her 33 years of service to the firm. In the words of the PwC Board of Partners and Principals via a Memorial Resolution recognizing her “considerable contribution to the success of the firm” they wrote: “Clara was held in the highest regard by her clients, her partners and her staff. She exemplified partnership and teamwork, always stepping up to lend a hand or provide guidance. She was tenacious and persistent and had a “never give up” approach to every professional challenge. She was a true leader in mentoring and coaching our people. Said one partner, “not a day goes by that I don’t see Clara in a huddle with her team giving-in-the moment feedback or participating with remote teams on client work. She was patient with our people and was sought after for career advice. Clara was a credit to her profession and to this firm. She will not be forgotten."

Clint and Deb McDonnough Scholarship

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Clint McDonnough grew up in Pinckneyville, IL, and graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 1977 with an accounting degree. He began his career with Ernst & Young in 1977 in the St. Louis office where he met Deb. Deb McDonnough is from Highland, IL, and graduated with an accounting degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. In 1982 Clint transferred to the National office where he worked on the development of the firm’s audit approach and statistical sampling. 1985 brought Clint to Dallas where he still resides with his wife Deb and their three children. Clint and Deb believe that a college degree is the gateway to help fulfill career goals. Growing up in southern Illinois, they wanted to provide financial support and opportunities for southern Illinois high school graduates to pursue a college degree in business and to inspire them to contribute to the southern Illinois economy in a leadership role. Scholarship for an Illinois high school senior from a high school in one of the Connect SI counties: Alexander, Edwards, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Massac, Perry, Pope, Pulaski, Randolph, Saline, Union, Wabash, Wayne, White, or Williamson. Recipients must have a major in the College of Business and Analytics and demonstrated financial need.

College of Business and Analytics CFA Scholarship

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The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) credential has become the most respected and recognized investment designation in the world. The CFA Program curriculum covers concepts and skills that will be used at all stages of a finance career, bridging academic theory, current industry practice, and ethical and professional standards to provide a strong foundation of advanced investment analysis and real-world portfolio management skills. The CFA Program includes a series of three exams: Level I, II. and III. These exams are offered annually at testing centers around the world. These exams must be passed sequentially. Several distinguished SIU alums in the field of finance as well as companies and recruiters have emphasized that SIU students need to be candidates at the time they send their applications/resumes in for a job to make them more desirable in the candidate search pools. These alums have also offered to support a scholarship such as this. Recipient(s) must be a College of Business major, with an overall GPA of at least 3.0. Recipient must also have senior standing or be a graduate student. Applicants will submit an essay of no more than one page, including such topics as, but not limited to, professional goals, and how the CFA will help them reach those goals.

College of Business Drive for Diversity Scholarship

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Scholarship for students in the College of Business & Analytics.

College of Business Student Scholarship

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The College of Business will select applicants for the Student Scholarship who have a declared major in the College of Business as a primary major.

Covington Entrepreneurial Scholarship

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The Covington Entrepreneurial Award will be open to all applicants with the following qualifications: 

• Must be from southern Illinois (south of I-70).
• Must be WORKING AND have some business experience.
• Must have career goals that involve owning his or her own business.
• Must be undergraduate marketing majors (freshmen-senior) in good academic standing (grades are not a factor). Applicants must submit a statement discussing why they are entrepreneurial, their aspirations for owning or running their own business, and how they will use the money.

Delyte W. Morris Scholarship - College of Business & Analytics

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Must be a graduating senior in the College of Business & Analytics who displays high potential in scholastics, character, social leadership, and ambition.

Diane Kosmach and Michael J. Schumacher Scholarship

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Scholarship for an incoming freshman in the College of Business & Analytics with a minimum GPA of 3.25 and who ranks in the top 25% of their high school class following the sixth semester.

Dr. C.Y. Kao President Baking Company (Business) Scholarship

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The Dr. C.Y. Kao President Baking Company Scholarship will be awarded to an applicant with a declared, primary major in the College of Business and Analytics who is from Taiwan or China.

Dr. Sunil and Mrs. Rupali Sinha Scholarship

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Scholarship for a student in the College of Business and Analytics with demonstrated financial need.

Emme Family Scholarship

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The Emme Family Scholarship was established by Jeff and Kelly Emme. They wanted to give back to the University (and town) that helped lay the foundation for Jeffs career in tax and accounting and to honor former accounting faculty member Phil Neal, who inspired Jeff to pursue a career in tax. Jeff graduated from SIUC in 1980 with a BS in Accounting. He also has a Master of Tax from DePaul University and held the position of Senior Vice President-Tax at Sara Lee Corporation. Both Jeff and Kelly’s parents were long-time residents of Carbondale. Jeff and Kelly both graduated from Carbondale Community High School and Jeff’s father Harold taught there for over 30 years. Harold Emme graduated from SIUC in 1962 with a bachelor’s degree in education and in 1964 he received his Master’s, also from SIUC. Harold was a member of SIUC’s Saluki basketball team in 1958 and 1959. Carol Emme, Jeff’s mother, returned to college after raising Jeff and his sister Beth and received a degree from the SIU College of Business in 1979. Carol then worked at SIU in Financial Affairs for 17 years before retiring in 1996. Beth (Emme) Burns graduated from the University of Illinois in 1984, but her degree included attending a Phil Neal business class at SIUC in 1982. Kelly’s father Richard Craig worked as an air traffic controller at the SIUC Airport from 1975 through 1980. Given the significance of SIU and the town of Carbondale to Jeff, Kelly, and their families, they have a desire to pay forward the benefits they have realized and are doing so by establishing this Emme Family Scholarship Endowment. Scholarship for students from Carbondale Community HS with a major in the College of Business & Analytics. Recipients must have demonstrated financial need, as determined by the SIU Financial Aid Office.

Frederick and Ellen Chiu Scholarship

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The Frederick and Ellen Chiu Scholarship was established by Fred and Ellen Chiu of Norwalk, CA. who met at Southern Illinois University through the Chinese Student Organization. Both studied accounting at SIUC. Fred came to SIUC from Hong Kong and Ellen from Shanghai. Fred is the Executive Vice President of Polar Foods, which was established in 1976. Polar has grown steadily over the years to provide retailers such as Kroger, Eckerd Drugs, Albertsons, Publix, Spartan and many more with the finest products available at a value. Fred and Ellen established his scholarship to provide support and help ease the financial burden of Chinese students at SIUC. Now, very successful, they remember how difficult it was as new student.

The Frederick and Ellen Chiu Scholarship will be open to all applicants with the following qualifications:

• An admitted undergraduate or graduate international student to the College of Business and Analytics with preference given to a student of Chinese descent.
• The scholarship may be renewed with application for additional semesters if the recipient maintains enrollment status as a student in the College of Business and maintains good academic standing.

Gloria Dean Battles Scholarship

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The Gloria Dean Battles Scholarship was established by Candice McCloud. Candice graduated from SIU Carbondale with a degree in marketing in 2007. She credits her education and mentors at SIU for beginning a successful career at Aldi Inc. Candice wanted to establish this scholarship to help give business students at SIU some financial assistance to make it easier to obtain a degree. Candice and her family wish to honor their mother and grandmother respectively who were an inspiration in their lives. Scholarship for a junior or senior in the College of Business & Analytics with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

Gray and Donna Magee Business Scholarship

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The Gray & Donna Magee Scholarship will be awarded to an applicant who: 1. Is a junior or senior in the College of Business; 2. Demonstrates financial need; 3. Is currently in good academic standing.

Diane Kosmach and Michael J. Schumacher Montini Scholarship

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A sophomore, junior, or senior with a major within the College of Business and Analytics who are graduates of Montini Catholic High School. Must have a GPA of 3.0 or above. Renewal is not automatic; recipients must reapply each year.

Harvey N. Michaels Business Scholarship

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The Harvey N. Michaels Business Scholarship was established by Harvey N. Michaels, who has a B.S. in Accounting and an MBA both from SIU Carbondale. Harvey is a member of the School of Accountancy Board of Advisors. His gift is in support of the first ever comprehensive campaign at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Time, talent and treasure describe the support that Harvey has provided to the College of Business and Analytics at Southern Illinois University. Scholarship for an incoming freshman in the College of Business and Analytics who is a graduate of a YES Prep school in Houston, TX. Recipients must demonstrate financial need, as determined by the SIU Financial Aid Office, and have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0.

Howell Financial Services, Inc. Scholarship

Typically, $1,000

The Howell Financial Scholarship will be open to all applicants, with an undergraduate major in the College of Business and Analytics with good academic standing, who are residents of Randolph County, Illinois.

James B. and Rosemary Samuel Childress Scholarship

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The James B. and Rosemary Samuel Childress Scholarship established by James and Rosemary Childress of Carterville, IL. They were married while Jim was going to Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Jim had a job at the post office in Carterville where he worked 50 hours a week while going to SIU. He remembers that he had to beat the mail truck home. Jim and Rosemary wanted to ease the financial burden of a business student with a scholarship to help pay for tuition, while the student contributes to his/her other college expenses, including fees, books and supplies, and perhaps living expenses. Scholarship for a College of Business student who is a graduate from a high school in Jackson or Williamson County, Illinois. Recipients must have demonstrated financial need. Applicants must submit a statement that addresses their financial situation in regard to paying for college.

Katy Becker Simonds Scholarship

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The Katy Becker Simonds Scholarship is available to sophomores who have a declared major in the College of Business and Analytics. The recipient shall be a native of one of the following Illinois counties: Perry, Franklin, Saline, Gallatin, Jackson, Williamson, Union, Johnson, Polk, Hardin, Alexander, Pulaski, or Massac. Recipients should have financial need and must show an effort toward providing for their own education by holding a summer or part-time job while they are enrolled in school. Preference shall be given to veterans or the child of a veteran.

Keeshanna Jackson Memorial Scholarship

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Keeshanna Jackson, a freshman in SIU’s College of Business & Analytics, passed away at age 17 on the morning of Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021. Together, the Saluki family mourns her tragic, untimely passing. Her friends remember her fondly as a fun-loving, driven young woman, who came to SIU to pursue her dream of starting her own nail salon. Scholarship for a student in the College of Business & Analytics who demonstrates financial need.

Kenneth H. and Amy M. Hannah Accounting Scholarship

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Scholarship for students in the College of Business & Analytics.

Kenny and Lisa Troutt Scholarship for College of Business and Analytics (CoBA)

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Scholarship for a student in the College of Business & Analytics.

McPheeters Family Scholarship

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Lynn McPheeters was raised on a farm near Canton, Illinois in Fulton County. After graduating from high school, he attended Canton Jr. College, now Spoon River College. He transferred to Southern Illinois University Carbondale and graduated in 1964 with a B.S. in Accounting. He was the first generation in his family to attend college. He went to work for Caterpillar where he had a 40-year career that culminated with retirement in 2005 as VP and Chief Financial Officer of the company. This scholarship has been endowed to provide opportunities for first-generation students from his hometown area that want to pursue a business education. Scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student in the College of Business and Analytics who is a first-generation college student. Preference is given to students from Fulton, Peoria, Tazewell, Mason, and Marion counties, although students from south of I-80 will also be considered.

Nosotti and Snyder International Business Scholarship

Maximum of $2,500

M.B.A. student interested in pursuing an international business career with a U.S.-based manufacturing company. Preference for those with an undergraduate degree in Science or Engineering, in the top 10% of graduating class, with fluency in a second language; American-born, from southern Illinois.

Michael Giesing Bernard Scholarship

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Michael Bernard was born in Chicago and grew up in Kincaid and Taylorville, Illinois. His mother, Yolanda, with her Italian roots, seven siblings, Papa next door, his brothers and eighteen cousins nearby motivated him to go to SIUC. He is a 1970 graduate of the College of Business and holds a Master’s from SIU with a concentration in College and University Business Affairs. His education helped him build a career in healthcare, working in administration at hospitals across the country, culminating in becoming President for the 10 hospital National Division. Scholarship for a student in the College of Business & Analytics.

Michael T. McClellan Memorial/Accounting Circle Cornerstone Scholarship

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Scholarship for an entering freshman from central or southern Illinois with a minimum GPA of 3.25 and full-time status.

Mickey and Diane Levitt Business Scholarship

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The Mickey and Diane Levitt Business Scholarship will be open to all applicants with the following qualifications: 1. Must be enrolled in the College of Business. 2. Must be an incoming freshman. 3. Must have financial need. 4. Must be an Illinois resident. The scholarship may be renewed, with re-application, for six additional semesters as long as the recipient maintains enrollment status in the College of Business with a 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

Mickey Joffe Scholarship for Graduates of Foreman College and Career Academy

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Scholarship for an incoming freshman in the College of Business & Analytics from Foreman College and Career Academy in Chicago, IL. This scholarship is renewable for an additional three years provided the student maintains good academic standing and a major in the College of Business & Analytics.

Mickey Joffe Scholarship for Graduates of Lake View High School

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Scholarship for an incoming freshman in the College of Business & Analytics from Lake View High School in Chicago, IL. This scholarship is renewable for an additional three years provided the student maintains good academic standing and a major in the College of Business & Analytics.

Minority Accounting Scholarship

$2500

Scholarship for a junior, senior, or graduate student. Applicants must submit 250-300-word personal statement on why they are committed to obtaining a CPA.

Nada Grammaticoff Scholarship

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Scholarship for business majors with a GPA between 2.3 and 3.69 (C+ – B+) who have demonstrated financial need.

Nosotti and Snyder International Business Scholarship

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The Nosotti and Snyder International Scholarship is open to applicants in the College of Business & Analytics interested in pursuing an international business career with a U.S.-based manufacturing company.

Paul and Margaret Stein Family Scholarship

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The Paul & Margaret Stein Scholarship is open to all applicants majoring in business with a junior class standing with financial need.

Robert G. and Anne Carman Stevens College of Business Scholarship

Typically, $500

The Robert G. and Anne Carman Stevens College of Business Scholarship is open to all College of Business applicants. Preference will be given to applicants who are entering freshmen, ranked in the upper 40% of their high school class, with financial need, that come from one of the following southern Illinois counties: Perry, Franklin, Saline, Gallatin, Jackson, Williamson, Union, Johnson, Pope, Hardin, Alexander, Pulaski, or Massac. This scholarship is renewable, with re-application, as long as the recipient remains in the College of Business and maintains a 3.0 minimum GPA.

Robert W. Davis Memorial Scholarship - College of Business and Analytics

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Awarded to a junior from the College of Business and Analytics who demonstrates high academic achievement and potential and a GPA of 3.25 or better.

Roger and Sally Tedrick Saluki Student Investment Fund (SSIF) Scholarship

Generally $1,000

The recipient of the Roger and Sally Tedrick Saluki Student Investment Fund Scholarship will be a member of the Saluki Student Investment Fund for the academic year in which the Scholarship is awarded and an exemplary student who will serve as a role model and spokesperson for the SSIF.

Scott F. Moller College of Business Scholarship

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• Recipient(s) must be a student in the College of Business and Analytics.
• Preference will be given to student(s) who demonstrate financial need.

Sean T. and Karyn D. Boston Business Scholarship

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The Sean and Karyn Boston Business Scholarship will be open to all College of Business & Analytics applicants in good academic standing.

SIU Credit Union Scholarship

Typically, $1,000

The SIU Credit Union Scholarship is open to applicants in the College of Business with scholastic potential.

Theta Xi Beta Delta Scholarship

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The Theta Xi Beta Delta Scholarship was established by alumni of the Beta Delta Chapter of Theta XI in memoriam of past members, beginning with Jim Berg, who passed away January 2004. This scholarship is made possible through the generous donations of the alumni of the Beta Delta Chapter. Scholarship for a student in the College of Business & Analytics who is a current member in good standing of a Greek organization on campus. Recipients must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25. A letter from a chapter officer is required to complete eligibility. If you are chosen as a finalist, you must be prepared to submit a letter from a chapter officer confirming that you are an active member in good standing.

William and Barbara Lymangood Accounting Scholarship

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Scholarship for a student with a major in the College of Business & Analytics.

William Eaton College of Business Scholarship

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Scholarship for a student in the College of Business and Analytics.

World Color Press Scholarship

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The World Color Press Scholarship is open to all applicants in the College of Business for students who reside in the state of Illinois.

Accounting Circle Award

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Scholarship for a student majoring in accounting or accountancy.

Ashley B. Gibson Accounting Excellence Scholarship

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Scholarships for juniors (undergraduate third years), seniors (undergraduate fourth year), or graduate students in the School of Accountancy who have a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Bill and Barbara Beck Accounting Scholarship

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Scholarship for graduates of Jefferson County High School (Illinois) who are admitted to the SIU School of Accountancy. Students who graduated from a high school in Southern Illinois (Springfield, Illinois, and south) and who are admitted to the SIU School of Accountancy are also eligible.

Business and Professional Women’s Organization of Carbondale Accounting Scholarship

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Scholarship for a sophomore or junior majoring in accounting with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Applicants must be enrolled for at least six credit hours.

Caterpillar Inc/Caterpillar Foundation Accounting Scholarship

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Scholarship for full-time sophomores, juniors, or seniors majoring in management or accounting. Recipients must have a minimum GPA of 2.8.

CPA Review Scholarship

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Scholarships to students enrolled in the MAcc Capstone/CPA Review Course (ACCT 575) or Accounting Capstone/CPA Review Course (ACCT 475) to help purchase the instructional materials for the course.

Deloitte Tax Education Award

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Tax Education Awards for accounting and accountancy students.

Donald T. Anderson Memorial Scholarship

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Scholarship for a full-time student majoring in accounting.

Douglas E. Kelly Memorial Scholarship

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The Douglas E. Kelly Memorial Scholarship was established by Janice H. Kelly in memory of her late husband Douglas. Janice met Douglas while attending SIUC. Douglas was raised and grew up in Southern Illinois and attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale to obtain his accounting degree in 1957. Douglas E. Kelly, CPA, was a member of the National Association for Black Accountants (NABA) St. Louis Chapter for 23 years. During his NABA tenure, he exhibited dedication and loyalty and exemplified the spirit of NABA “Lifting as We Climb” through his continuous work on the tax workshop and other programs. Douglas volunteered during those 23 years to work with NABA Tax Workshop to prepare income tax returns for low and moderate taxpayers. Douglas retired from the IRS as Chief Appeals Officer. Douglas enjoyed helping SIUC students. He served on the SIUC College of Business Minority Advisory Board and shared his expertise in the classroom with students. Janice has established criteria that matches his academic career and to some extent his professional career. Douglas believed in giving back to his community, so it is important that the student who receives this scholarship is active in university extracurricular and/or community activities.

• Scholarship for a full-time junior or senior majoring in accounting.
• Recipients must have a minimum of 56 hours completed at SIU with at least 9 hours in accounting.
• Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and a minimum in-major GPA of 3.0.
• Must have leadership skills as identified through active participation in university extracurricular activities.

Dr. C.Y. Kao President Baking Company (Accounting) Scholarship

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The Dr. C.Y. Kao President Baking Company Scholarship will be awarded to an applicant with a declared primary major in accounting who is from Taiwan or China.

Edward J. Schmidlein Accounting Award Scholarship

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The Edward J. Schmidlein Accounting Scholarship is open to continuing undergraduate students majoring in accounting who will have successfully completed the following courses at SIU: Accounting I-Financial (ACCT 220), Accounting II-Managerial (ACCT 230), Intermediate Accounting I (ACCT 321), and Cost Accounting (ACCT 331).  The recipient will also need to demonstrate leadership skills.

FORVIS, LLP Accounting Education

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Scholarships for students in the School of Accountancy.

Frederick and Ellen Chiu Scholarship

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The Frederick and Ellen Chiu Scholarship was established by Fred and Ellen Chiu of Norwalk, CA. who met at Southern Illinois University through the Chinese Student Organization. Both studied accounting at SIUC. Fred came to SIUC from Hong Kong and Ellen from Shanghai. Fred is the Executive Vice President of Polar Foods, which was established in 1976. Polar has grown steadily over the years to provide retailers such as Kroger, Eckerd Drugs, Albertsons, Publix, Spartan and many more with the finest products available at a value. Fred and Ellen established his scholarship to provide support and help ease the financial burden of Chinese students at SIUC. Now, very successful, they remember how difficult it was as new student.

The Frederick and Ellen Chiu Scholarship will be open to all applicants with the following qualifications:

• An admitted undergraduate or graduate international student to the College of Business and Analytics with preference given to a student of Chinese descent.
• The scholarship may be renewed with application for additional semesters if the recipient maintains enrollment status as a student in the College of Business and maintains good academic standing.

Gola Waters Accounting Scholarship

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Scholarship for an undergraduate accounting student with seniors standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25. Recipients must have completed FIN 280 and be enrolled in or have completed FIN 380.

James B. King Memorial Accounting Scholarship

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The James B. King II Memorial Accounting Scholarship is to encourage and reward students who are successful in the pursuit of their undergraduate degree in spite of financial or preparedness limitations. It will be open to all accounting applicants with the following qualifications: Must be a junior or senior with demonstrated financial need, as determined by the SIU Financial Aid Office and majoring in accounting. Must be a graduate from a high school in a town with a population of less than 35,000.

Kenneth J. and Jacqueline M. Hull/Illinois CPA Society Accounting Scholarship

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Kenneth J. and Jacqueline M. Hull/Illinois CPA Accounting Scholarship is open to applicants who are currently enrolled at SIU and have a declared major in accounting; and are planning to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Applicants must be Illinois residents and meet the following requirements. Minimum GPA of 3.0. The applicant should show a strong desire to become a CPA by submitting a short essay(s) stating the reasons for wanting to be a CPA and a general study plan and timetable indicating plans for completing the 150-hour requirement.

Larry D. and Grace Hoffman Accounting Scholarship

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Scholarship for an incoming undergraduate majoring in accounting with a minimum GPA of 3.25. Recipient must be an Illinois resident and Illinois high school senior at time of application. Recipient must rank in the top 20 percent of his/her high school class following the sixth semester.

Lawrence A. Luebbers School of Accountancy Scholarship

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Must be a student in the School of Accountancy.

Minority Accounting Scholarship

$2500

Scholarship for a junior, senior, or graduate student. Applicants must submit 250-300-word personal statement on why they are committed to obtaining a CPA.

Randall "Randy" Hahn Accounting Scholarship

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Scholarship for accounting majors with the following qualifications: Must be an Illinois resident who will or did graduate from an Illinois high school with a minimum GPA of 3.25. Illinois veterans must have DD214 with an honorable discharge and any college coursework after their separation must have a cumulative 3.25/4.0. Transfer students with 24 or more semester hours of college-level work must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.25/4.0 scale.

Randy and Donna Ragan Accounting Scholarship

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Scholarship for a student in the School of Accountancy with demonstrated financial need.

Richard A. Navarre College of Business Scholarship

Typically, $1,000

Richard A. Navarre College of Business Scholarship will be open to all applicants with the following qualifications: 1. A major in accounting, finance, or management; 2. An exemplary student who: a) if a freshman, is in the top 15% of their high school graduating class with an ACT score of 24 or better. b) if student has 30 hours or more of college work, must have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale. Preference will be given to students who graduated from Alton (Illinois) Senior High School and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship may be renewed, with application, if the student maintains a cumulative GPA of 3.25.

Richard C. Walker Accounting Scholarship in honor of Dr. Ralph D. Swick

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Richard C. Walker Accounting Scholarship in honor of Dr. Ralph D. Swick is for student who meet the following requirements: a. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate accounting major enrolled on the Carbondale campus. b. Recipient must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 c. Recipient must be a junior or senior at the time the award is granted.

Richard K. Holt Memorial Fund in Accountancy

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Scholarship for a student majoring in accounting or accountancy.

Robert and Patricia Sforza Memorial Scholarship

Typically, $1,000

The Robert and Patricia Sforza Memorial Scholarship Endowment at the SIU School of Accountancy was established in 2010, by their children Christine Sforza, Lee Ann Sforza McKinley and Paul Sforza in memory of their parents who were committed to higher education in Illinois. Robert Sforza obtained his Master’s degree and became a science teacher in Belleville, Illinois as a direct result of the generosity of the Harold Prehn Foundation Scholarship he received as valedictorian of his high school class in Springfield, Illinois. Patricia Sforza received her nursing training in Champaign, Illinois, and returned to school to obtain her degree in 1965. All three Sforza children work in the accounting field with Christine and Paul having received their Bachelor of Science degrees in Accounting from SIU Carbondale and are CPA’s. Scholarship for an incoming student majoring in accounting. Incoming high school students must have a minimum high school GPA of 3.5. Incoming transfer students must have a minimum transfer GPA of 3.5.

Stephen D. Goepfert Accounting Scholarship

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Scholarship for a junior, senior, or Master’s student in the School of Accountancy with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Recipient must have a career interest in internal audit as described in an essay of the student’s career goals.

Susie E. Odgen Scholarship

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The Susie E. Ogden Scholarship is open to all accounting major applicants who have completed the third year at SIU.

C. Rafiq Khan Accounting Scholarship

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Scholarship for a foreign student in the School of Analytics, Finance, & Economics. Recipient shall be the senior or graduate student with the highest cumulative GPA.

Garrett E. and Susan J. Pierce Scholarship

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Scholarship for a first-generation college student, majoring in economics.

Glenn W. and Cornelia Y. Miller Scholarship

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Scholarship for a junior, senior, or graduate student in good standing studying economics or public policy with interests in related fields, such as labor history, collective bargaining, social insurance, workmen’s compensation and unemployment policy.

Mrs. Elizabeth F. Goyak Department of Economics Scholarship

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The Mrs. Elizabeth F. Goyak Department of Economics Scholarship was established through a generous bequest from Mrs. Elizabeth F. Goyak. Mrs. Goyak received her Bachelor of Education Degree (B.Ed.) at SIU in 1943 (studying both Economics and History) and it is her wish to reward and encourage other students pursuing the field of economics. This endowment will serve as a perpetual reminder of Mrs. Goyak’s generosity and commitment to SIUC and the Department of Economics.

Outstanding Achievement in Economics

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Awarded to an outstanding Economics major.

Outstanding Junior Class Award

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Awarded to an outstanding junior majoring in Economics.

Richard K. Holt Memorial Fund in Accountancy

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Scholarship for a student majoring in accounting or accountancy.

Thomas and Chany Chung Scholarship

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Scholarship for an economics major.

Brian Wilson Accounting Scholarship

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Scholarships for incoming freshman majoring in Finance. Recipients must have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0 and demonstrated financial need, as determined by the SIU Financial Aid Office.

C. Rafiq Khan Accounting Scholarship

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Scholarship for a foreign student in the School of Analytics, Finance, & Economics. Recipient shall be the senior or graduate student with the highest cumulative GPA.

Gary N. Parrish Excellence Fund

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Scholarships for students majoring in finance.

George H. and Pamela J. Cook Finance Scholarship

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The George H. and Pamela J. Cook Finance Scholarship was established by George H. and Pamela J. Cook in support of the first comprehensive campaign at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. George is a member of the Southern Illinois University, Carbondale (SIUC) College of Business Department of Finance Board of Advisors. He graduated from SIUC in 1973 with a BS in Accounting and a BS in Finance. He is a Certified Public Accountant. He received his MBA from Northern Illinois University in 1979 and his MST in 2003. George began his career after he graduated from SIUC in 1973 with McGraw-Edison Company as Internal Auditor and left in 1984 as CFO. He worked as CFO from 1984 to 1989 with CR Industries and CFO from 1989 to 1994 with Boulevard Bancorp. He served as the CFO at MacLean-Fogg Company from1994-2018. George has also been active on several boards. He is past president of the Financial Executives International, and board member of Maynard Manufacturing, Detroit; Presswork, Krefeld Germany, and Condell Medical Center, Libertyville, Illinois where he was also chairman of the Finance Committee. After completing two years of study at SIU, Pamela Cook entered the workforce for 5 years, after which she became a homemaker, raising four children over the next 20 years. Pamela then returned to her education, completing an undergraduate degree from Benedictine University, finishing with a Social Science degree from the College of Liberal Arts. In 2006, Pamela rounded out her education with a Master’s degree from the School of Social Services Administration (SSA) at the University of Chicago. Pamela re-entered the workforce in 2008 and served as a therapeutic case manager for Jane Addams Hull House, assigned to a program for adolescent teens. Scholarship for incoming freshman majoring in finance.

• Recipients must have a minimum high school GPA of 3.25 and be ranked in the top 20% of their high school class following the sixth semester.

Illinois Bankers Association Scholarship

$300

Illinois Bankers Association Scholarship will be awarded to a Finance major who meets the following criteria: 1. Junior; 2. Resident of one of the following Illinois counties: Jackson, Williamson, Saline, Jefferson, Wabash, Wayne, Edwards, Franklin, White, Hamilton, Gallatin, Marion, Pope, Johnson, Union, Alexander, Pulaski, Hardin, or Massac; 3. Good grades; 4. Preference will be shown to students with financial need.

Richard A. Navarre College of Business Scholarship

Typically, $1,000

Richard A. Navarre College of Business Scholarship will be open to all applicants with the following qualifications: 1. A major in accounting, finance, or management; 2. An exemplary student who: a) if a freshman, is in the top 15% of their high school graduating class with an ACT score of 24 or better. b) if student has 30 hours or more of college work, must have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale. Preference will be given to students who graduated from Alton (Illinois) Senior High School and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship may be renewed, with application, if the student maintains a cumulative GPA of 3.25.

Roger and Sally Tedrick Saluki Student Investment Fund (SSIF) Scholarship

Generally $1,000

The recipient of the Roger and Sally Tedrick Saluki Student Investment Fund Scholarship will be a member of the Saluki Student Investment Fund for the academic year in which the Scholarship is awarded and an exemplary student who will serve as a role model and spokesperson for the SSIF.

Chuck and Barbara Lounsbury Scholarship

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Scholarship for undergraduate or graduate students studying Supply Chain Management. Recipients must have demonstrated financial need as determined by the SIU Financial Aid Office.

John M. Fohr Memorial Scholarship for the Society for Advancement of Management

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Recipient shall be majoring in Management and be a member of the SIU Chapter of the Society of Advancement of Management (SAM).

Richard A. Navarre College of Business Scholarship

Typically, $1,000

Richard A. Navarre College of Business Scholarship will be open to all applicants with the following qualifications: 1. A major in accounting, finance, or management; 2. An exemplary student who: a) if a freshman, is in the top 15% of their high school graduating class with an ACT score of 24 or better. b) if student has 30 hours or more of college work, must have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale. Preference will be given to students who graduated from Alton (Illinois) Senior High School and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship may be renewed, with application, if the student maintains a cumulative GPA of 3.25.

Kevin E. Ellis Memorial Scholarship

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Scholarship for a student majoring in Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management with a minimum GPA of 2.75

Clarence D. Finke and Daniel E. Finke Memorial Scholarship

Typically, $1,000

The Clarence D. and Daniel E. Finke Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a College of Business and Analytics student with a declared major in Marketing.

Covington Entrepreneurial Scholarship

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The Covington Entrepreneurial Award will be open to all applicants with the following qualifications:

• Must be from southern Illinois (south of I-70).
• Must be WORKING AND have some business experience.
• Must have career goals that involve owning his or her own business.
• Must be undergraduate marketing majors (freshmen-senior) in good academic standing (grades are not a factor). Applicants must submit a statement discussing why they are entrepreneurial, their aspirations for owning or running their own business, and how they will use the money.

Hubert and Barbara Avent College of Business Scholarship

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The Hubert (Herb) and Barbara Avent Scholarship is named for Herb ‘69 and Barbara, his wife. Herb was born in Oxford, Mississippi and began elementary school in Chicago. Upon graduating from high school in Mississippi, he joined the US Army. Upon discharge, Herb attended Southern Illinois University of Carbondale and obtained his BS degree in Marketing. Herb was a member of the American Marketing Association. After graduation he worked as an Academic Advisor in the College of Business and Administration (CoB) and served as director of the college’s Encouragement of Black Businessmen and Economist (EBBE) program. Herb opened the Nubian II Bar and Eatery in 1968 on the north side of Carbondale. Later, he worked as a Lecturer/Planner for the development of SIU College of Medicine and enrolled in the SIU’s Master’s in public health program. He believes in giving back to his community. In 1971, he began to work in a community health center, providing primary health care services, located in East St. Louis, Illinois. He became national Director of the community health center program’s Urban Health Initiative program in 1980. Herb was voted into the SIU CoB Hall of Fame in 1999 and served as the President of the SIU Black Alumni Group from 1999-2003. As creators of the Hubert and Barbara Avent Scholarship, they have created criteria that matches Herb’s academic career and to some extent his professional career. “Herb has two children who are both graduates of SIU and his family thanks Southern Illinois for this honor. Herb knows education is the key to success,” said Michael Haywood College of Business Director of Minority Affairs. While marketing and health care are very important to him, it is his vocation !that we are most thankful for-his commitment of helping others. He cherishes the concept of education, and he realized that some students need help to attain that. This scholarship seemed like an appropriate way to achieve both his professional and personal desires. Herb is very proud that they are helping someone else to climb the educational ladder. Scholarship for a full-time junior or senior majoring in marketing. Qualified applicants must have completed a minimum of 56 hours at SIU and have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5. Recipients must have held a leadership position in a Recognized Student Organization (RSO) and must demonstrate financial need.

Kimiko Aijoka Memorial Scholarship

Typically $1,000

The Kimiko Ajioka Scholarship is open to marketing major applicants. The scholarship is to be awarded during the senior year and may be applied for during the student’s junior year. The recipient of this scholarship shall submit a letter describing their background, career goals, and a photograph to be sent to the donor(s) or their surviving children.

Richard C. Walker Accounting Scholarship in honor of Dr. Ralph D. Swick

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Richard C. Walker Accounting Scholarship in honor of Dr. Ralph D. Swick is for student who meet the following requirements: a. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate accounting major enrolled on the Carbondale campus. b. Recipient must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 c. Recipient must be a junior or senior at the time the award is granted.

Accounting Circle Award

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Scholarship for a student majoring in accounting or accountancy.

Ashley B. Gibson Accounting Excellence Scholarship

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Scholarships for juniors (undergraduate third years), seniors (undergraduate fourth year), or graduate students in the School of Accountancy who have a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Asthagiri Chandra Sekaran Award for the Most Outstanding Female MBA Graduate Student

Typically, $500

Award for the most outstanding graduating female MBA student of SIU College of Business and Analytics as selected by the College of Business Master’s Program Committee.

C. Rafiq Khan Accounting Scholarship

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Scholarship for a foreign student in the School of Analytics, Finance, & Economics. Recipient shall be the senior or graduate student with the highest cumulative GPA.

Chuck and Barbara Lounsbury Scholarship

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Scholarship for undergraduate or graduate students studying Supply Chain Management. Recipients must have demonstrated financial need as determined by the SIU Financial Aid Office.

CPA Review Scholarship

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Scholarships to students enrolled in the MAcc Capstone/CPA Review Course (ACCT 575) or Accounting Capstone/CPA Review Course (ACCT 475) to help purchase the instructional materials for the course.

Deloitte Tax Education Award

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Tax Education Awards for accounting and accountancy students.

Dr. Marvin W. Tucker Master of Accountancy Scholarship

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Scholarship for a student in the Master of Accountancy program. Recipient must demonstrate financial need.

Dr. Sunil and Mrs. Rupali Sinha Scholarship

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Scholarship for a student in the College of Business and Analytics with demonstrated financial need.

FORVIS, LLP Accounting Education

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Scholarships for students in the School of Accountancy.

Frederick and Ellen Chiu Scholarship

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The Frederick and Ellen Chiu Scholarship was established by Fred and Ellen Chiu of Norwalk, CA. who met at Southern Illinois University through the Chinese Student Organization. Both studied accounting at SIUC. Fred came to SIUC from Hong Kong and Ellen from Shanghai. Fred is the Executive Vice President of Polar Foods, which was established in 1976. Polar has grown steadily over the years to provide retailers such as Kroger, Eckerd Drugs, Albertsons, Publix, Spartan and many more with the finest products available at a value. Fred and Ellen established his scholarship to provide support and help ease the financial burden of Chinese students at SIUC. Now, very successful, they remember how difficult it was as new student.

The Frederick and Ellen Chiu Scholarship will be open to all applicants with the following qualifications:

• An admitted undergraduate or graduate international student to the College of Business and Analytics with preference given to a student of Chinese descent.
• The scholarship may be renewed with application for additional semesters if the recipient maintains enrollment status as a student in the College of Business and maintains good academic standing.

Greg and Pat White MBA Scholarship

Typically, $1,000

The Greg and Pat White MBA Scholarship will be open to all applicants who are admitted to the MBA program. Preference will be given to a minority student who is a citizen of the United States of America.

Jack F. Isakoff Memorial Scholarship

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An outstanding Southern Illinois University graduate student enrolled in the Master of Public Administration program or a promising graduate student in Political Science with a primary interest in state and local government may apply for this generous award.

John Bratton Scholarship

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Scholarship for graduate students in the MBA program.

John M. Fohr Memorial Scholarship for Management

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Scholarship for a student in either the MBA or M.S. in Professional Media and Media Management programs.

Kenneth J. and Jacqueline M. Hull/Illinois CPA Society Accounting Scholarship

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Kenneth J. and Jacqueline M. Hull/Illinois CPA Accounting Scholarship is open to applicants who are currently enrolled at SIU and have a declared major in accounting; and are planning to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Applicants must be Illinois residents and meet the following requirements. Minimum GPA of 3.0. The applicant should show a strong desire to become a CPA by submitting a short essay(s) stating the reasons for wanting to be a CPA and a general study plan and timetable indicating plans for completing the 150-hour requirement.

Lawrence A. Luebbers School of Accountancy Scholarship

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Must be a student in the School of Accountancy.

Richard K. Holt Memorial Fund in Accountancy

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Scholarship for a student majoring in accounting or accountancy.

Stephen D. Goepfert Accounting Scholarship

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Scholarship for a junior, senior, or Master’s student in the School of Accountancy with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Recipient must have a career interest in internal audit as described in an essay of the student’s career goals.