Arkansas Women in Accounting Scholarship
Linda Wallingsford Holmstrom was a beloved mother and a CPA who excelled both at her job and in her family responsibilities.
Linda was remarkably detailed and organized, and she spent a lot of her income on education, both for herself and for others in her family. She supported her two children and three grandchildren with undergraduate and graduate tuition to ensure they could achieve all of their dreams.
Linda became a CPA in 1975, which made her one of the earliest female CPAs in Arkansas. When she went to her first accounting class, it was all men except for her, and they asked if she was in the wrong class, but that didn't intimidate her. She went on to graduate cum laude from Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas and subsequently passed the CPA exam on her first try.
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Linda Wallingsford Holmstrom by supporting the next generation of women in accounting as they pursue their professional goals.
Any female undergraduate or graduate student who’s pursuing accounting may apply for this scholarship opportunity if she’s a resident of Arkansas.
To apply, tell us why you have decided to pursue an accounting career and what your future goals are.
Why have you chosen to pursue a career in accounting? What are your future goals?
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The application deadline is Jun 9, 2025. Winners will be announced on Jul 9, 2025.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jul 9, 2025. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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