1. Shall be either a part-time or full-time student, pursuing either an Associate’s of
Applied Science, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance or an
equivalent designated post-baccalaureate Certificate of Accounting or Finance.
2. Shall have completed a minimum of 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours within four
weeks of the application deadline.
3. Shall have maintained a minimum grade point average of 2.05 overall and 3.0 in
Accounting or Finance.
4. Shall be attending an accredited Washington State community college, college,
university or professional school of Accounting or Finance or be a Washington State
resident.
5. Need not be a member of Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance.
“We are a local chapter, part of the National AFWA Not-for-Profit professional accounting & finance organization where our mission is to empower men & women to reach their full personal and profession potential and contribute to their profession.”
Applicant must be a graduating high school senior in the final half of his/her school year, or a high school graduate within six months of the application deadline.
Students that have won a national scholarship in previous years may qualify for continuing assistance.
Applicant must be entering a field of study directly related to financial/resource management (such as
business administration, economics, accounting, finance) Applications that do not fall within these fields will not be considered.
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ASMC will award nine scholarships each year.
Application from high school applicants must have an ASMC chapter endorsement letter. Chapter presidents may submit up to two applications each award year. If a chapter submits more than two, the selection panel will review only the first two nominations received.
Nomination must be submitted through the Awards Online website. No local chapter forms are accepted.
High school applicants must have recommendation letter from an ASMC chapter president and an academic official, signed and dated.
Applications from prior winners will require document support of a GPA of 3.0 or higher and a letter from the academic institution confirming continued work in the area of financial management.
Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada.
Be a current college student enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States or Canada and will continue to be enrolled full time for the entire 2023-2024 academic year.
Intends to work in the banking industry following graduation.
Maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale overall (or equivalent).
Applicants do not have to be a current RMA member, but they must join (free) and remain a member to receive and renew their scholarship.
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Scholarship recipients are selected based on merit with the following factors:
Demonstrated interest in the banking industry; (Examples: previous employment in a bank; RMA membership; involvement in local RMA chapter; academic studies; internships).
Academic achievement.
Participation and leadership in community and school activities, or related work experience.
Be accepted to a master’s degree program by the time of the application deadline
Majoring in accounting or finance.
Candidates must have a minimum cumulative college grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent.
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Scholarship candidates will be reviewed on leadership, character, communication skills, scholastic average and financial need. Scholarships will be awarded on the condition that the candidate has earned a minimum of 120 credit hours and is accepted in a master’s degree program. If selected, candidate will be required to provide proof of acceptance into graduate school and contact information for the financial aid office.
Must be enrolled in a college or university located within the United States or its territories and accredited by the U.S. Department of Education (for a list of accredited institutions, see http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx) at the time of application and at the time the Scholarship is awarded.
Must be at least 17 years old at the time of application.
Must be a United States citizen and resident of the United States.
Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA
How to Apply:
Students must also complete a 750-word essay on the topic of financial planning. Referring to these following questions:
What are your short and long-term financial goals? How do you plan to achieve these goals? What financial strategies (such as budgeting, investing, saving, and debt management) will you use and why?
Further submission guidelines can be found on the scholarship’s website
Must be pursuing a degree in the following areas: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Development, Electrical Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, Supply Chain, and related fields.
Must be a full-time undergraduate student (or high school senior headed to higher education) at an accredited college/university or full-time graduate student.
Applicants must be: an enrolled citizen or a decedent of an enrolled citizen of a federal or state recognized American Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Village; or Native Hawaiian or decedent from a Native Hawaiian; or Pacific Islander or decedent from Pacific Islander; or Indigenous person of Canada. Enrollment documents and/or a copy of birth certificate(s) showing descendancy from an enrolled citizen, Indigenous group of Canada, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander are acceptable. Applicant may also, instead, provide a copy of their Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood or Certificate of Degree of Alaska Native Blood (CDIB) card.
How to Apply:
Essays: Students are required to submit 3 essays, up to 500 words each. These essays are an important part of the scholarship review process.
Essay Prompt 1: Please share a personal statement highlighting your background, academic achievements, and interests. Include information on courses taken and any honors or advanced placement courses. Talk about what motivates and challenges you intellectually and what impact you hope to have in your community and/or profession.
Essay Prompt 2: What stimulated your interest in your chosen major or area of study?
Essay Prompt 3: What activity or activities (cultural, community-related, occupational, academic, athletic, etc.) most clearly reflect your character? Please describe your participation. Why is participation in this activity or these activities important to you?
Further submission guidelines can be found on the scholarship’s website.