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NJSCPA High School Scholarship

Award Amount
$8,250
Award Amount
Application deadline
April 30, 2025
Application deadline
Awarded By:

New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJSCPA)

Number of Awards & Eligibility: The number of awards offered varies annually. Last year, there were 15 scholarships awarded.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Must be a resident of New Jersey.
  3. Must plan to major in accounting.
  4. Must be a high school senior at the time of application.
  5. Must attend high school in New Jersey.
  6. Must have a grade point average of 3.5 or above, OR an ACT score of 26 or higher, OR a math and verbal SAT combined score of 1260 or higher.
  7. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This award is available for U.S. high school seniors who are residents of New Jersey and are enrolled in a New Jersey high school. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.5 or above, or a minimum combined verbal, math and essay SAT score of 1260 or higher, or minimum average ACT score of 26 or higher.

Application requirements for the NJSCPA High School Scholarship are:

  • Application form
  • Essay
  • Guidance Office form
  • Interview (finalists only)
Additional Information: All finalists are required to interviewin early January at Rider University in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. A photo ID is required at the time of the interview. There will be no make-up date.

Award Amount: Awards range from $1,500 to $2,500 annually, and may be renewed for up to three additional years. The student must maintain a 2.75 average overall in his/her freshman year, and a 3.0 overall average thereafter. A 3.0 average in accounting is required after the student has completed a minimum of two accounting courses.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $8,250.

About New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJSCPA):
Contact Information: Lauren Matullo ,Scholarship Coordinator
Address: 425 Eagle Rock Ave. Suite 100 Roseland, New Jersey 07068-1723

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