2025-2026 NSAC Scholarship Application

2025-2026 NSAC Scholarship Application

Deadline for submission is April 30, 2025
NSAC Scholarship Program

Eligible applicants must be graduating from high school in the spring of 2025 or may currently be enrolled as a full-tme student in an accredited college or universty. The applicant requires a sponsor who is a member of the National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives (NSAC), and should be planning to major in business, accounting or finance. The applicant must be a US citizen and the institution they attend be in the United States. Scholarship funds will be sent to and made payable to the school of choice.

Applications must be submitted online by midnight local time on April 30, 2025.

Scholarship applicants will be notified of their application status by June 15, 2025.

1) Complete all sections of the application and submit along with a copy of your transcript on or before the stated deadline. The transcripts uploaded can be unofficial copies.
2) Applications, transcripts and sponsor eligibility will be verified before sending the application to the Selection Committee.
3) All eligible applications will be forwarded to the Selection Committee for further review and determination.

Applications will be selected using the following criteria:
- interest in pursuing a career in business, accounting or finance
- academic achievements
- extra curricular activities
- written essay
- financial need

Up to ten applicants will be awarded scholarships in 2025.

Award Distribution
It is each recipient’s responsibility to present written proof of matriculation or current grades in a post-secondary educational institution and a student identification number to NSAC for fund distribution. Funds will be paid directly to the recipient’s post-secondary institution.

If you have any questions, please contact the NSAC National Office at (937) 222-6707 or info@nsacoop.org.
Sponsor's Information

The applicant's sponsor must be a current member of NSAC.
Sponsor's Name*

First NameLast Name
Sponsor's Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Sponsor's Email Address*
example@example.com
Applicant's Information
Applicant's Name*

First NameLast Name
Applicant's Phone Number *
Please enter a valid phone number.
Applicant's Email Address*
It is recommended you use a personal email address, not a school email address.
Applicant's Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Education
Name of high school, college, or university you are currently attending: *
Most recent (unweighted) GPA*
Class Rank (High School)
ACT and/or SAT Score
If taken within last 3 years.
Name of college or university you wish to attend if currently not committed.*
Student ID
You will be asked for this again if you have not received a Student ID number from the college or university you are planning to attend.
Address of college or university you are planning to attend. Note this information should be for the department at the institution that handles scholarships or financial aid.

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
List what course of study you plan to pursue, if known.*
Type N/A if yet undecided.
Financial Information
List any scholarships or grants (and amounts) you have been awarded thus far, or any post-secondary education aid you expect to receive:*
How do you expect to pay for your post-secondary education? (i.e. loans, parental contribution, other aid)?*
Number of dependents in your family?*
Include yourself.
Number of children in college next year for this family unit?*
Include yourself.
List any employment history now or during high school (employment type, work dates of employment, and number of hours per week worked):*
List any special circumstances that you want the committee to be aware of that effects your family's financial situation or your ability to pay for your post-secondary education (i.e. disability, medical expenses, child support obligations, loss of job, etc.):*
Activities and Involvement
List/describe school and community activities that you participated in throughout high school and/or time spent in college, including leadership positions, honors and awards, athletics, arts, church activities, community services, etc.*
Essay

An essay is required using the following statement. You may type your essay below or upload your essay.
The cooperative business model is a very interesting model and greatly involves/impacts patrons. Please explain your career plans and goals and share your thoughts on the cooperative business model and its impact.
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Transcript

Upload a copy of your latest transcript (from your high school or post-secondary institution). This can be an unofficial copy for easier upload.
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Application Verification Statement
Applications without required information including a sponsor, copy of your most recent transcript, an essay, and a signed verification statement will not be accepted.

Verification Statment: I meet all eligibility criteria and the information provided in this application is true. I agree that any disputes which may arise with respect to the eligibility of applicants, amount of scholarships and any other matters, including any issues of law or fact, are to be settled by the NSAC Scholarship Selection Committee, whose judgement in all cases with be final and determinative.

I grant permission for NSAC to use my name and general information and any submitted testimonials.
Signature

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This application must be submitted online by midnight local time on April 30, 2025.
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2025-2026 NSAC Scholarship Application

Sponsor's Information

Applicant's Information

Education

Financial Information

Activities and Involvement

Essay

Transcript

Application Verification Statement