Scholarship Applicant Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at UNLV or another accredited college or university in the U.S.
• Pursuing an undergraduate baccalaureate degree in accounting from an accredited program (Note: Undergraduate finance or other business majors would also be eligible if they are able to complete the masters of accounting program by August 2026).
• Strong academic track record; minimum of 3.0 GPA (on 4.0 scale)
• Selected participants must have the ability to reside in the United States and the intention to pursue career opportunities in the United States after graduating from the University.
• Must be admitted to the Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) program in the Department of Accounting at the Lee Business School
• Selected participants must be enrolled in UNLV’s Master of Science in Accounting program for the duration of the 2025-2026 academic school year, completing the program by August 2026. (Students may begin coursework in their MSA program as early as May 2025.)
• Selected participants should have an interest in pursuing a career in public accounting and obtaining their CPA license, but they may not already be licensed as a CPA
• In the spirit of strengthening the diversity of the CPA profession, the University shall endeavor to consider a diverse slate of students who meet the recipient eligibility criteria above including students who are from historically under-represented communities or first-generation college students, students who have demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and/or who have faced or appreciate challenges faced by members of demographic groups that are proportionately under-represented in the field of public accountancy in comparison to the general population.
• Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) for all semesters and upon graduation.