The financial support is important, especially as a student balancing school, work, and family responsibilities. But what this scholarship means to me goes beyond the money. It is a reminder that the work I've put in matters and that other people can see the progress I've made. To the AICPA Foundation and BDO USA, thank you for giving students like me this opportunity. I don't take it for granted. I am grateful for your support and excited for what comes next.
SARRAH BEAVER
University of Houston- Clear Lake
I’m sincerely grateful to have been chosen as one of the scholarship recipients… pursuing higher education can be financially difficult, and becoming a licensed CPA is expensive and time-consuming. This scholarship allows me to put all my energy towards completing my degree quickly and entering the workforce with limited debt. Thank you for choosing me as a recipient of this scholarship.
CADE BURKE
Weber State University
As a student who has become financially independent at a young age, this scholarship represents more than financial assistance. It provides stability, encouragement, and the opportunity to continue pursuing my goals without allowing financial barriers to limit my potential... I am sincerely grateful to the donors and selection committee for their generosity and belief in students like me. Your investment is helping make my educational and professional goals possible, and I hope to honor that investment by giving back to my community and supporting future generations of aspiring accounting professionals.
MARTHA PIERRE-LOUIS
Loyola University
Chicago
