“Lifting As We Climb”
NABA BOSTON
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION AND INFORMATION
SHEET
The Boston Professional Chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants
offers 3 types of scholarships to help ensure the continued advancement of Minorities
in the Accounting profession:
1. Educational Institution Scholarships:
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Funded by NABA’s Educational Partners - Bentley University, Babson
College and Simmons College
Partial to full tuition renewable scholarships
Awarded to a student who has been accepted into a full-time
undergraduate or graduate program at a partnering college/university
For students entering their first year of the program
2. Corporate Scholarships
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Funded by NABA’s Corporate Partners
Non-renewing scholarships
Awarded to full-time undergraduate and graduate students
3. Certification Scholarships
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Funded by NABA’s Corporate Partner – Becker Professional Education
For students and professionals pursuing a CPA
 Provides for half of Becker CPA Review course for all 4 parts of the
CPA exam
Visit www.nababoston.us for further details
Or send an email to nababostonchapter@gmail.com
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK ACCOUNTANTS
BOSTON METROPOLITAN CHAPTER
UNIVERSAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
This application must be postmarked by February 27, 2015 for consideration.
Requirements for Consideration - All NABA Boston Scholarships
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL SCHOLARSHIPS
1. Complete the Universal Scholarship Application. ***
2. Applicant must be a NABA Member. If the applicant is a high school senior entering college, the
applicant must plan to become a member of NABA. (If awarded the scholarship the applicant must
maintain membership in NABA)
3. Applicant must be a minority student or professional
4. Applicant must provide summary biographical information in a short paragraph.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL CORPORATE AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
SCHOLARSHIPS APPLICANTS
1. Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the major of Accounting/ Auditing, Finance or other
Business-related major, and a GPA of 3.0 overall
2. Submit an essay discussing career goals and how NABA can help you reach those goals.
3. Submit a current official transcript. If an official transcript for the Fall 2014 semester is not available by
the application deadline of February 27, 2015, you may submit a printout from your school’s website.
However, should you be selected for an award you will be required to submit an official transcript before
the award is granted.
4. Submit two current letters of recommendation from college/university professors (or high school
teachers, if you are a High School Senior.)
5. Submit a copy of your current resume.
6. Finalists may be interviewed if a tie occurs between two applicants
NOTE: For Educational Institution Scholarships Applicants
1. In order to be eligible for an Educational Institution Scholarship from NABA, the Applicant must be
accepted into an Undergraduate program at one of NABA's partnering colleges/universities. Applicants to
the undergraduate programs must be admitted through the institution’s early decision programs. This will
allow for the applicant to know which school they will be attending when they submit their NABA
Scholarship application by February 27, 2015.
2. The Applicant must be entering their FIRST year in a Graduate or Undergraduate program.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS
NOTE: For the Becker CPA Review Course Scholarship, applicants must have met the educational
requirements to sit for the CPA exam and cannot be currently employed by a company which offers a free
CPA review course.
***Only Sections 1, 2, and 6 of the Universal Scholarship Application should be completed
1. Submit an essay discussing career goals, extracurricular activities, and how you have participated in or
plan to become involved in NABA.
2. Submit a 1 page executive summary explaining why you are the best candidate for this scholarship.
3. Submit official transcripts or other evidence that you have met the educational requirements to sit for the
CPA exam.
4. Submit a copy of your current resume.
NABA BOSTON
UNIVERSAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
I hereby apply for financial assistance in the payment of my (please indicate one with an "x"):
Undergraduate Education (currently a high school senior – please indicate whether you were accepted into
a partnering college/university via the Early Decision program) _____
Undergraduate Education (currently an undergraduate freshman-junior)
Simmons College, Bentley University McCallum Graduate Education
_____
_____
Becker CPA Review
For the Academic/Fiscal Year
2015 to 2016
______ Fall Semester _________ ONLY
______ Spring Semester _________ ONLY
______ Other Academic Period (Please Explain)
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
NABA Member since (Month, Year)
SECTION 1 – PERSONAL INFORMATION
1. NAME
(Last, First Middle Initial)
2. PERMANENT ADDRESS
3. PHONE NO.
4. DATE OF BIRTH
5. ARE YOU A UNITED STATES CITIZEN (Y/N)
?
IF NO, DO YOU HAVE A PERMANENT RESIDENT VISA (Y/N) ______________?
PERMANENT RESIDENT VISA NUMBER _______________________
Attach copy of resident visa to application.
6. PLEASE INDICATE YOUR MINORITY GROUP
_____ NATIVE AMERICAN
_____ ASIAN
AFRICAN AMERICAN
_____ LATINO
_____ OTHER
SECTION 2 – EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
1. ARE YOU PRESENTLY EMPLOYED (Y/N)
2. IF YES, FULL-TIME OR PART TIME?
3. NAME AND ADDRESS OF EMPLOYER
4. ANNUAL GROSS SALARY $______________
SECTION 3 – EDUCATION
(For Corporate and Educational Institution Scholarship applicants ONLY)
1. COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY TO BE ATTENDED DURING THE PERIOD FOR WHICH AID IS
REQUESTED
SCHOOL ___________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
2. DATE ENTERED _____________________________
EXPECTED DATE OF GRADUATION ____________
EXPECTED DEGREE ___________________________
MAJOR/ CONCENTRATION ____________________
G.P.A.______________ A=________________
3. HIGH SCHOOLS AND ANY OTHER COLLEGES ATTENDED
Include names, dates attended and school address
________ ________ ________________________________________________________
________ ________ ________________________________________________________
________ ________ ________________________________________________________
________ ________ ________________________________________________________
4. HIGH SCHOOL RANKING Number _______ out of_________ graduating seniors.
5. ACADEMIC STATUS DURING THE PERIOD FOR WHICH SCHOLARSHIP AID IS
REQUESTED
_________________________________________________________________________________
(Full time, part time, or other - If "other", please explain)
SECTION 4 – FAMILY INCOME
(For Corporate and Educational Institution Scholarship applicants ONLY)
1. Please provide: Name, Occupation, and Total Annual Gross Income for all applicable family members
below:
Father ____________________________________________________________________________
Mother ____________________________________________________________________________
Guardian ____________________________________________________________________________
Spouse ____________________________________________________________________________
Other ____________________________________________________________________________
2. Are your family circumstances such that they could provide you financial support?
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
SECTION 5 – ESTIMATED INCOME AND EXPENSES
(For Corporate and Educational Institution Scholarship applicants ONLY)
1. PLEASE LIST ALL SCHOLARSHIPS AND LOANS PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED
Source Period Amount
___________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
2. PLEASE LIST ALL SCHOLARSHIPS AND LOANS YOU NOW HAVE, HAVE APPLIED FOR, OR
WILL APPLY FOR WHICH COVER THE PERIOD OF AID REQUESTED IN THIS SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION. UNDER "STATUS", PLEASE INDICATE "APPLIED FOR", "TO BE APPLIED FOR",
OR "RECEIVED".
Source
Period
Amount
Status
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
3. PLEASE COMPLETE THE WORKSHEET ATTACHED AS AN ADDENDUM TO THIS
APPLICATION
4. PLEASE INDICATE YOUR LIVING ACCOMMODATIONS
______UNIVERSITY HOUSING
______PARENTS' HOME
______ OTHER (PLEASE EXPLAIN)
SECTION 6 – SUMMARY BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
In a short paragraph to be submitted with this application, please indicate the following: Your Name,
School, Year (i.e. Freshman, Sophomore), Major, overall GPA, major GPA, Years involved in NABA,
NABA e-board positions held, any pertinent extra-curricular activities and information regarding the most
recent job placement (i.e. 2014 summer internship or full-time). Should you be selected for an award this
paragraph will be used in our Awards Ceremony publications.
SECTION 7 – APPLICANT’S STATEMENT
In submitting this application, I hereby certify that:
1. I am a minority student or professional who is an undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate
studying Accounting/Auditing, Finance or other Business-related major.
2. I am in need of this scholarship aid to continue my degree or to prepare for certification.
3. I will use the proceeds of any scholarship received for the payment of tuition, required
fees, board, room, required materials, or books.
4. The information submitted in this application is complete and accurate, and I agree to
inform the committee of any changes in my financial circumstances.
5. I agree to the release of my grades to the National Association of Black Accountants,
Boston Metropolitan Chapter.
6. Additional Comments, if any:
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
PRINT NAME: ____________________________________________________________________
SIGNATURE: ___________________________________________________________________
DATE: ____________________________________________________________________
If a scholarship is awarded, the check, payable to the school, will be forwarded to the attention of the
school representative. Please identify who the appropriate school representative is (usually the Director of
the Office of Financial Aid or the Accounts Receivable Manager) to receive this check. All scholarship
awards will be applied to tuition or other school fees.
NAME __________________________________________________________________________
TITLE __________________________________________________________________________
SCHOOL __________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS __________________________________________________________________________
This application should be sent to:
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK ACCOUNTANTS
BOSTON METROPOLITAN CHAPTER
ATTENTION: SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
POST OFFICE BOX 961945
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02105-1945
For information email nababostonchapter@gmail.com
Boston Metropolitan Chapter Scholarship Committee
SECTION 5 - QUESTION 3
The following information should be submitted for the same period as aid is requested:
Estimated Income
Estimated Expenses
Personal Savings
Total Earnings
Tuition
Fees
Aid from Parents
Income from Spouse
Aid from Other Relatives
Books and Materials
Room
Board
Loans (Please List):
Lunch & Travel
Expense (Commuters
ONLY)
Scholarships (Please List):
Personal and
Recreational
Social Security
Veterans Benefits
Welfare Aid
Other Resources (Please
List):
TOTAL ESTIMATED
INCOME
Total Estimated Income $
Total Estimated Expenses $
Difference $
Other Expenses (Please
List):
$
$
$
$
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TOTAL ESTIMATED
EXPENSES
$
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