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  • Welcome to the 2025 Scholarship Application

  • INTRODUCTION

    The Scholarship program of the Dallas/Fort Worth Alliance of Black Accountants (DFW-ABA) provides an excellent opportunity to obtain funding for college. Through generous contributions of individuals, groups, and organizations that share the DFW-ABA’s desire to break through the economic barrier minorities often experience. We are set to award over $15,000 in scholarship funds to deserving students.
     
    Applicant Eligibility:

    Basic Requirements:
    1. Be currently enrolled at a United States College, University or Community College as a full-time undergraduate student (12 semester hours or equivalent) or be a full-time graduate student (9 semester hours or equivalent) and have earned at least 12 credit hours before the start of the Fall 2025 semester.
      1. Undergraduate students must major in Accounting, Finance or any other business related major.
      2. Graduate students must be enrolled into a Masters-level Accounting, Finance, Business or MBA program.
    2. Meet the minimum grade point average requirement of 3.0 overall. Please provide a conversion of your grades to the "4.0 grading scale" if your college or university does not use this scale.
    3. Register and attend the entire DFW-ABA Student Symposium.
    4. Upload a professional picture of yourself.
    5. Scholarship will be applied to the Spring 2026 semester. Expected graduation should not be earlier than Spring 2026.
    6. Transcript submission should include the Spring 2025 semester grades.
    Due Date
     
    All scholarship contents must be submitted by Sunday, July 20, 2025. Plan carefully so that your application receives the consideration it deserves. Applications submitted after 11:59PM on Sunday, July 20, 2025, WILL NOT be considered. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS.
     
    Submission Payout
     
    Awards are made for the 2025-26 academic year. Applicants in 2025 should be pursuing scholarships for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. The scholarship awards will be presented on September 20th 2025 to be applied to the Spring 2026 semester.
     
    Questions
    Please email scholarship@dfwaba.org for any questions about the scholarship application.
     
     

  • Basic information

    Please fill out the below information.

  • Student Information

  • Your Resume

    Please upload a copy of your most current resume.
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  • Fall 2025 class schedule

    Please upload a copy your registered classes for the upcoming 2025 Fall Semester.
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  • Now we need a picture...

  • Please submit a Professional Photo.

    • Applicant must be professionally dressed.
    • Photo should have a solid or non-distracting background.
    • Candidate must be the only person in the photo (no cropped photos).
    • No headgear and/or sunglasses should be worn in the photo.
    • Selfies will not be accepted.
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  • Academic Transcript

    Please upload a copy of your most current resume. This should include the Spring 2025 semester grades.
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  • Personal Essay

  • In your opinion, what are the main obstacles that deter students from pursuing careers in accounting or finance, and from participating in professional organizations such as the Dallas/Fort Worth Alliance of Black Accountants (DFW-ABA)? Furthermore, what strategies can be employed to motivate students to explore these career paths and enhance their engagement with professional organizations? Please include personal examples of your involvement with students or professionals to illustrate your points.

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  • Submission Checklist

    Fill the checkbox in below and make sure everything in the form is filled out properly.

  • ***Please note that all scholarship submissions will be evaluated based on the items above, as well as other specific criteria that may not be identified on this application.

  • Applicant's Statement

    In submitting this application, I hereby certify that:
  • 1. I have met ALL requirements as outlined and acknowledge that misrepresentation of the information presented may be grounds to rescind the scholarship award. I also agree to inform the scholarship committee of any significant changes to that information.
     
    2. I will use the proceeds of any scholarship aid received for the payment of tuition, required fees, room and board, and/or required materials only.
     
    3. I agree to the release of official/unofficial transcripts of my grades to DFW-ABA Scholarship Review Committee.
     
    4. If I am awarded a scholarship, I will provide satisfactory evidence, as required by DFW-ABA, of my full-time enrollment during the period(s) for which the scholarship is awarded.
     
    5. I understand that submission of this application constitutes permission to use my name and/or photograph for promotional purposes in all DFW-ABA publications.
     
    6. I understand that my application for the scholarship may also be used for internship consideration with DFW-ABA sponsors.
     
    7. I understand that utilziing AI tools (such as Chat GPT) to complete any part of this application will lead to immediate disqualification.
     
    8. I understand that if I am awarded a scholarship, I am required to register and attend the entire DFW-ABA Student Symposium including the Scholarship Luncheon to be held on September 20, 2025. If I do not attend, my scholarship will be forfeited.
     
     
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