ASCEND Houston - 2010 Scholarship Application and Instructions Application deadline: Must be received by October 11 th, 2010 10:00PM
Ascend Originally named NAASA (National Asian American Society of Accountants) was launched by a group of dedicated leaders committed to advancing the finance and accounting professions in the Asian and Pacific Islander communities. Our organization and its members aim to cultivate growth of accounting knowledge and to advance business development opportunities. Ascend also serves the public and community by disseminating information on accountancy and finance, fostering the study of accountancy and finance in universities, and promoting a higher standard of professional ethics. Since our founding in 2005, our mission and focus has expanded to include individuals and companies from other disciplines who share common objectives of reaching their optimal business potential. In an effort to recognize top students within the Greater Houston Area, the Houston Chapter of Ascend has teamed up with the Houston Society of CPAs ("HSCPA") to reward students pursuing studies in accountancy, taxation, and finance with scholarships and exposure to local Houston accounting firms. The Houston Chapter of ASCEND and the Houston CPA Society will underwrite two $2,000 scholarships for college undergraduate and graduate students studying finance, accounting, or business related studies. The scholarship will be presented at the ASCEND Scholarship luncheon on November 5 th, 2010. Recipients are required to attend the luncheon, barring an emergency. Applicants Must: 1. Be currently enrolled at one of the colleges or universities (listed below) as a full-time (12 semester hours or equivalent), undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior, or graduate students studying accountancy, taxation, or finance program by the Fall 2010 semester. a. Houston Baptist University b. Rice University c. University of Houston d. University of St. Thomas e. Sam Houston State University, or f. Texas Southern University 2. Meet the minimum grade point average requirement of 3.2 3. Be involved in the community. Ascend Houston Scholarship Application and Instructions Page 2 of 2
Please submit the following items: 1) A completed Ascend Houston Scholarship application. Please type or print your responses, including N/A for items that are not applicable to you. The application MUST be completed in its entirety, submitted with the items listed below, and MUST be received by October 11 th, 2010 10:00pm (email preferred). 2) An unofficial current Academic Transcript from your University s registrar. 3) A current Resume 4) A Personal essay of a minimum of 500 words. Your personal essay should include how you demonstrate leadership in your academic studies, professional career, and/or extracurricular activities and why you believe these qualities are important; including your career goals upon graduation; and why you should be considered for the scholarship. Selection Process: 1) The scholarship committee will select semi-finalists from the list of applications. 2) Semi-Finalists will be notified by October 18 th and will be interviewed by an Ascend Director/Officer during October 19 th -29 th. 3) Finalists will be contacted via e-mail or phone by October 29 th, 2010. Awards are made for the current academic year. Awards will be presented at the Scholarship Luncheon on November 5 th, 2010 at Kim Son- Jefferson location. Awards will be sent directly to the school, unless circumstances prevent us from doing so. In which case, the award will be sent to the student. Mail completed application and all accompanying materials to: Ascend Houston Scholarship Attn: Linda Luong 1111 Bagby St Suite 4500 Houston, TX 77002 liluong@deloitte.com (preferred) (Indicate "2010 Ascend Scholarship Application" in the e-mail subject line) It is your responsibility to make sure that you have enough time (usually two to three weeks) to get the required items to Ascend. Ascend is not responsible for items lost or improperly handled by the mail carrier services. We recommend having the scholarship package sent via certified mail. Please plan carefully that your application receives the consideration it deserves. Ascend Houston Scholarship Application and Instructions Page 3 of 3
Ascend Houston Scholarship Application Personal Information Name: Last, First Middle Initial Email address: Permanent Address Street City State Zip Code Permanent Phone: Campus or Temporary Address: Street City State Zip Code Campus or Temporary Phone: Preferred Mailing Address (circle one): Permanent Campus or Temporary Ascend Houston Scholarship Application and Instructions Page 4 of 4
Academic Profile: College/University Name: Classification: Expected Graduation Date: Major: Expected Degree: Grade Point Average Major: Overall: Scale: Academic Status (circle one): Undergraduate Graduate Name of other Colleges/Universities attended: School Years attended City/State Certificate/Degree Ascend Student Chapter Affiliation: Date of Birth: Social Security Number: Are you a United States Citizen (circle one)? Yes No If not, do you have a Student/Permanent Resident Visa (circle one)? Yes No Visa Number: (Attach a clear copy of Student/Permanent Resident Visa) Ethnicity (check one): Gender: Male Female Chinese Japanese Korean Filipino Indian Southeast Asian Other Ascend Houston Scholarship Application and Instructions Page 5 of 5
List any honors, distinctions, and scholarships that you have received: Description Date List your extracurricular activities and organizational involvement. (Highlight any leadership position/role) Description Date Ascend Houston Scholarship Application and Instructions Page 6 of 6
Applicant s Statement In submitting this application, I hereby certify that: 1) I have met ALL the 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 understand that by signing and submitting this application, I agree to a minimum 2- year Ascend membership (current and next fiscal year). I will be responsible for paying and maintaining dues with an Ascend Membership. 3) 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. 4) If I am awarded a scholarship, I will provide satisfactory evidence, as required by Ascend, of my full-time enrollment during the period(s) for which the scholarship is awarded. 5) I will make every effort to attend the Ascend Houston Scholarship event on November 5 th, 2010 to accept the scholarship award. 6) I understand that if completion of my studies is planned for the middle of the academic year (i.e. a December graduate), I will receive 50% of the scholarship award. 7) I understand that submission of this application constitutes permission to use my name and/or photograph for promotional purposes in all Ascend publications and websites. Printed Name Signature Date Ascend Houston Scholarship Application and Instructions Page 7 of 7