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“Business leaders realize success by understanding the complexities of a global marketplace,” said Rebecca P. Sproul, KPMG's national managing partner of university relations and recruiting, in a statement. “These lessons begin in the classroom and diverse educational environments provide future leaders with the perspective that is necessary to thrive in their professions.”
The 2014 recipients include 11 newcomers and 36 students whose scholarships have been renewed. Each scholarship is valued at $10,000 and is renewable annually for up to five years.
“The KPMG Foundation is proud of the very positive influence it has had in helping to increase the number of diverse faculty members at our nation’s colleges and universities,” said Jose Rodriguez, KPMG foundation chairperson, in a statement. “The Minority Accounting Doctoral Scholarship will play a critical role in transforming these 47 talented students into educators who will shape tomorrow’s business leaders.”
The KPMG Foundation also supports