Scholarship Criteria and Eligibility
The National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives (NSAC) will be awarding scholarships to graduating high school seniors or students currently enrolled in an accredited college or university who have an interest in pursuing a career in business, accounting or finance.
The applicant will require a sponsor who is a member of the NSAC, and he/she plans to major in business, accounting or finance. The applicant must be US citizen and the institution they attend must be in the United States.
Applications must be submitted online by midnight local time by March 31 of each year. Scholarship applicants will be notified of their application status by June 15 of each year.
Purpose of Scholarship Program
The purpose of NSAC's Scholarship Program is to provide ongoing support for NSAC members and to encourage the pursuit of a degree in business, accounting or finance.
Application/Selection Process
- Complete the application before March 31.
- Upload a copy of the applicant’s most recent academic transcript with the application.
- Completed and submitted applications will be verified for eligibility by the NSAC Selection Committee.
- Scholarship applicants will be notified of their application status by June 15.
The scholarship application is now closed.
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