How Recipients Are Selected
Scholarships are awarded primarily for academic attainment, demonstrated
leadership ability and financial need.
The NSA District Screening Committee, comprised of one committee member
representing each of NSA's eleven districts, meets once in a year in
May for the purpose of reviewing applications for scholarships. The
District Screening Committee will choose the best qualified candidates
and forward their applications to the Foundation Candidate Committee.
The Foundation Candidate Committee will review the applications during
the balance of the month of June. Its findings will be submitted to
the Board of Trustees so that the scholarship winners can be announced
in July.
Candidates, submitting a completed application packet, will be notified
of the Trustees' decision by mail. Payment for scholarships will be
made directly by the Foundation to the college or university for the
students' account in late August for the upcoming academic year.
Special Awards
The Stanley H. Stearman Award is awarded annually to a relative of
an NSA Active/Retired (living/deceased) member attending college and
majoring in Accounting. The recipient of this award receives a stipend
in the amount of $2,000 per year, not to exceed a three year period.
The Louis and Fannie Sager Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually
to a graduate of a Virginia public school who is enrolled as an undergraduate
at a Virginia college or university, majoring in accounting. The stipend
for this award ranges from $500 to $1,000.
The Charles Earp Memorial Scholarship is awarded to the student
designated most outstanding in the competition. The recipient
of this award receives an additional stipend of $200.
National
Association of Black Accountants, Inc.
7249-A Hanover Parkway
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Tel: 301-474-NABA
Fax: 304-474-3114
Scholarship Program
Since inception, the National Association of Black Accountants, Inc.
(NABA) has provided over $5.08 million in scholarship funds to deserving
students preparing to enter various business professions. 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 over 40 national scholarships annually
ranging from $500 - $6,000. 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. The retreat has hosted more
than 140 high-achieving NABA student members over the past five years.
Sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, 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:
