Scholarships

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ABWA General Scholarship Awards
If you are aspiring to have a career in finance or accounting, you can apply to the ABWA scholarship. The scholarship can help a woman of color on her journey to become a business woman by providing additional funds to use towards their college education.

The deadline to submit scholarship applications is: Sept 15

Scholarship Award Amount: up to $1000

Eligibility Requirements:
1) Candidate must be a full- or part-time High School or College student seeking a career in the accounting and/or finance.
2) Student must have a minimum 2.75 GPA.
3) Must apply for a membership in A.B.W.A. or be a current member. First year membership for students is free.

Please use the Scholarship Application button below. You will be asked to attach the following 3 items:
  • An essay (limited to 500 words), describing your interest in Accounting or Finance
  • Copy of your high school or college transcript
  • Two current letters of recommendation
The Rosemarie Pamela Brown Scholarship
This scholarship is designed to provide extra support to an exceptional woman of color looking to pursue a career in the accounting or finance profession. See application for further details.

The deadline to submit scholarship applications is: Sept 15

Scholarship Award Amount: up to $5000

Eligibility Requirements:
1) Candidate must be a full- or part-time High School or College student seeking a career in the accounting and/or finance.
2) Student must have a minimum 3.00 GPA
3) Must apply for a membership in A.B.W.A. or be a current member. First year membership for students is free.

Please use the Scholarship Application button below. You will be asked to attach the following 3 items:
  • An essay (limited to 1000 words), describing your interest in Accounting or Finance and any adversity challenges you have overcome in pursuing your goal.
  • Copy of your high school or college transcript
  • Two current letters of recommendation