Scholarship Program

Since inception, the National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. (NABA) has provided more than $7.1 million in scholarship funds to deserving students preparing to enter various business professions. For fiscal year 2007 alone, NABA awarded close to $700,000 and the amount continues to grow annually. Through the generous contributions of individuals, groups, and organizations that share NABA's desire to break through the economic barriers minorities often experience, NABA has offered between 40 - 70 national scholarships annually ranging from $1000 - $10,000. In addition to providing an excellent opportunity to obtain funding for college, NABA invites the scholarship recipients to the Scholars' Retreat.

The Scholars' Retreat has become an integral part of our scholarship program and Annual National Convention. Designed for NABA's National Scholarship Program and Distinguished Collegian award recipients, the retreat has hosted more than 400 high-achieving NABA student members over the past seven years. The half-day retreat includes an opening luncheon, followed by an intense, interactive training session in which students are challenged with real-world scenarios in an attempt to prepare tomorrow's business leaders for their introduction into Corporate America. Participants in the Scholar's Retreat are provided travel, accomodations, and a small stipend to attend the Convention.

 


To qualify, individuals must:

  • Be an ethic minority.
  • Be an ACTIVE NABA student member, whose membership dues have been received by NABA's National Office no later than December 31. Dues of $20.00 for undergraduate or graduate students must be received by this date. Special Note: Regardless of the circumstances, once becoming a professional member, you are not permitted to return to student status. Graduate students must have entered graduate school immediately after receiving their undergraduate degree in order to maintain student status and be eligible for a scholarship.
  • Be currently enrolled at a four-year United States college or university as a full-time (12 semester hours or equivalent), undergraduate freshman, sophomore, junior, or first-year senior accounting, finance, or business major or be a full-time graduate student (9 semester hours or equivalent) enrolled or accepted into a master's-level business program. Current high school students are not eligible.
  • Meet the minimum grade point average requirement in your major and overall as shown below. Please provide a conversion of your grades to the "4.0 grading scale" if your college or university does not use this scale.
  • Scholarships may have other specific criteria that are not identified on this application.

Applicants must submit the following:

  • A completed National Scholarship Application (NSA). Please type or clearly print your responses, including "N/A" for items that are not applicable to you. The application MUST be completed in its entirety, submitted with the items listed below, and is accepted ONLY from January 1 - January 31 (postmark deadline).
  • An official current Academic Transcript (through the fall 2007 semester). You must request that your University's registrar forward the transcript directly to you or the National Office. We will not accept student copies or other unofficial transcripts.
  • A clear copy of Student/Permanent Resident Visa (only if applicant IS NOT a United States citizen).
  • A Current Resume.
  • Two (2) Letters of Recommendation. One must be from a member of the accounting/business faculty at your college/university. The other may be from a non-relative who is familiar with your academic and/or professional performance (i.e. employer, advisor, etc.).
  • A Personal Biography of 500 words or less. Your biography should specifically discuss your career objectives, leadership abilities, community activities, and your involvement in NABA (include any offices held, exceptional achievements, and/or special recognition).
  • If you are a student who has demonstrated the character to persevere by overcoming a personal, family, or financial hardship, please include an additional statement of 500 words or less describing the circumstances and how the obstacles were overcome. The Mark Miller Award is dedicated to these students.

                                    Download National Scholarship Application

To find additional sources of funding, visit any of the following websites:
       
National Association of Black Accountants, Inc.
7249-A Hanover Parkway * Greenbelt, Maryland * 20770
Phone: 301-474-NABA * Fax: 301-474-3114
Customer Service Department: 888-571-2939 or customerservice@nabainc.org
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