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Nekkanti Accounting Scholarship

$500
1 winner$500
Awarded
Application Deadline
Mar 9, 2024
Winners Announced
Apr 9, 2024
Education Level
Undergraduate

Accounting is a fundamental discipline that plays a crucial role in the functioning of businesses, organizations, and economies worldwide. It involves the systematic recording, analysis, and interpretation of financial information, providing essential insights for decision-making, financial management, and regulatory compliance. Recognizing the significance of accounting as a profession and its impact on the global business landscape, an accounting scholarship fund has been established to support aspiring accountants in their educational pursuits.

By nurturing and encouraging talented individuals in the field of accounting, we can ensure the availability of skilled professionals who can contribute to the financial stability and success of businesses and organizations worldwide.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing careers in accounting so they have the resources and encouragement necessary to thrive. 

Any full-time undergraduate student from Michigan or Virginia who is pursuing accounting may apply for this scholarship.

To apply, tell us how your interest in accounting developed and how you envision using your accounting education to make a positive impact in the business world.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Passion
Published October 25, 2023
Essay Topic

How has your interest in accounting developed and how do you envision using your accounting education to make a positive impact in the business world?

400–600 words

Winners and Finalists

Winning Application

Tram Vo
George Mason UniversityFAIRFAX, VA
My parents are small businesses, so all work-related financial book management is monitored by my mother. Perhaps seeing my agility as well as my careful and meticulous personality in checking books partly influences my personality when I was growing up. And from an early age, my mother let me take classes to supplement my knowledge of math outside of school hours and that also gave me a pretty solid foundation in this subject. I quite like analyzing things. Analyze numbers, make statistics, and calculate data. That is the reason why I chose Accounting when I entered university. I also regularly make financial reports on my own spending each month and summarize them at the end of the year. I like managing my expenses to know if I am using the right amount of money for the right purpose and the value it brings. I have always imagined in my head that one day I will work at a large company, working with numbers and data professionally. Although my parents did not support my choice to study Accounting, this is my favorite field of study and I always want to bring good benefits not only to companies but also to my parents. business. business. With the knowledge I have learned so far, by understanding accounting principles, businesses can maintain financial stability, manage resources efficiently, and navigate economic challenges more effectively. Conduct in-depth cost-benefit analyzes to guide strategic decision-making, ensuring that investments align with the company's goals and bring long-term value. Well-educated in accouting provides an accurate and timely financial information, empowers businesses to make informed decisions that contribute to their success and sustainability. I can promote the integration of sustainability metrics into financial reporting, encourage businesses to adopt environmentally and socially responsible practices. I also take the business analytic course which I can apply to any situation in analytic, interpret financial data, identify trends, and make informed recommendations. With strong accounting education. I can also identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks, helping businesses navigate uncertainties and challenges proactively. With my accounting education, I can promote the integration of sustainability metrics into financial reporting, encouraging businesses to adopt environmentally and socially responsible practices. Additionally, I am an international student who is living independently so I am also good at some life skills like time management and stress management. The ability to manage stress and maintain resilience is crucial in high-pressure work environments. Professionals with strong stress management skills contribute to a healthier workplace and can maintain performance under challenging circumstances. In addition to the above positive impacts, having additional tax courses in school can help me gain more knowledge about taxes I can find many more tax deductibles for business to take advantage of.

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Mar 9, 2024. Winners will be announced on Apr 9, 2024.