INDIANAPOLIS —The Indiana CPA Educational Foundation provides financial assistance to students pursuing their accounting major and ultimate entry into the CPA profession. This scholarship program was established in 2021 as part of a strategic initiative to help build the accounting workforce in Indiana by alleviating financial and logistical barriers to sitting for the CPA Exam and obtaining the CPA license.

In addition to renewable college scholarships, in 2024 the Foundation added a new CPA Exam scholarship to cover out-of-pocket Exam-related costs such as Exam Review courses and Exam Section fees. This Exam Scholarship is presented in collaboration with ALPFA Indianapolis and the Greater Indianapolis Chapter of NABA Inc.

2024–25 College Scholarship Recipients

Seven aspiring CPAs representing five Indiana universities were selected for this year's Indiana CPA Educational Foundation Scholarship.

This college scholarship provides financial assistance to Indiana CPA Society (INCPAS) student members pursuing their accounting degree and entry into the CPA profession. Scholarships are $1,000–$2,000 per year and renewable for up to $5,000 total per recipient, dependent on recipient meeting the renewal criteria.

This year’s new class of scholarship recipients will receive a total of $14,500:

• Joel Fowerbaugh – Graduate Student, Purdue University
• Nathan Galles – Senior, Purdue University
• Jordan Hes – Sophomore, Indiana University Indianapolis
• Katherine Hoff – Graduate Student, Indiana University Bloomington
• Alex Perry – Junior, University of Southern Indiana
• Ashley Schmid – Graduate Student, Purdue Global
• Elise Scrogham – Graduate Student, Indiana University Indianapolis

In addition, five previous scholarship recipients have met their renewal criteria and are receiving an additional year of funding:

• Cooper Davis – Senior, Indiana University Bloomington
• Macie Hadley – Senior, Marian University
• Austin Ramirez – Senior, Indiana University Kokomo
• Jessica Luna-Tovar – Senior, Marian University
• *Sophia Villacorta – Graduate Student, Indiana University

Villacorta graduated from the INCPAS Scholars year-long career awareness and mentoring program.

This scholarship provides financial assistance to Indiana CPA Society (INCPAS) student members pursuing their accounting degree and entry into the CPA profession. Scholarships are $1,000–$2,000 per year and renewable for up to $5,000 total per recipient, dependent on recipient meeting the renewal criteria. It was established in 2021 as part of a strategic initiative to help build the accounting talent pipeline in Indiana by alleviating financial and logistical barriers to sitting for the CPA Exam and obtaining the CPA license.

2024–25 CPA Exam Scholarship Recipients

Four CPA candidates were selected for this year's CPA Exam Scholarship in collaboration with ALPFA Indianapolis and the Greater Indianapolis Chapter of NABA Inc.

This year’s new class of scholarship recipients was announced at the 2024 NABA Convention & Expo. They will each receive nearly $4,000 to cover Exam-related costs:

• Gladys Leon Diaz
• Kennedy Garrett
• Min Chung Liu
• Mariana Villasenor

“We are incredibly proud of this year’s recipients,” said INCPAS President & CEO Courtney Kincaid, CAE. “By awarding these scholarships, we are not only supporting their individual growth, but also investing in the talent that is critical to the future of the CPA profession and workforce in Indiana.”

The Indiana CPA Educational Foundation is supported by members giving back to the profession and investing in the next generation of CPA professionals. Donations can be made at incpas.org/EdContributions.

For more information on eligibility and application deadlines, go to incpas.org/Scholarship.

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About the Indiana CPA Society

The Indiana CPA Society is a statewide professional association representing nearly 6,000 CPAs and accounting professionals who are transforming business in Indiana.

About the Indiana CPA Educational Foundation

The Indiana CPA Educational Foundation raises funds and provides financial assistance for programs designed to encourage accounting careers and to promote education-related activities for the benefit of Indiana CPA Society members.