Indiana Society of CPAs awards 2021-22 student scholarships

Five Indiana accounting students representing four local universities were awarded the Indiana CPA Society's 2021-22 Indiana CPA Educational Foundation Scholarship, receiving $8,500 in total.

The scholarship provides financial assistance to Indiana CPA Society student members pursuing an accounting major and ultimately CPA licensure.

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"We're so proud of all the students who applied," said INCPAS president and CEO Jennifer Briggs in a statement. "It was amazing to see how many of these students are pursuing a CPA license because they recognize the value it can bring to community service and entrepreneurship."

Scholarships are $1,000–$2,000 per year and renewable for up to $5,000 total per student. The Educational Foundation is supported by Indiana CPA Society members.

Scholarship recipients include:

  • Alexis Bergman, sophomore — Grace College;
  • Alejandra Ruesga Garcia, sophomore — Marian University;
  • Madison Mesplay, senior — Valparaiso University;
  • Brian Richie, junior — Indiana University; and,
  • Kenneth Villacorta, graduate student — Indiana University.

More information on Indiana Society of CPAs scholarships can be found on INCPAS's site here.

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