ALPFA Binghamton University Chapter

11th Jul, 2007

New look!

Dear ALPFA Student Members,

The ALPFA/HCF Scholarship program is now accepting applications. The deadline is March 15, 2008. In addition to scholarship awards, ALL eligible applicants will receive a 1-yr student membership. The top 50 award recipients also receive a trip (with registration included) to the 2008 ALPFA National Convention in Phoenix, Arizona (Aug. 2008).

Click on the link to apply
http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications/subsectionID.1,pageID.112/default.asp

The Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA) offers scholarships to students pursuing studies in accounting, finance, IT or a related field.

Application Deadline: March 15th, 2008

Total Scholarship Funds: $150,000

Amount of Each Scholarship: $1250 - $1500

Eligibility Criteria:

Must be Hispanic or of Hispanic descent
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident residing in the United States or Puerto Rico
Must be studying at an accredited university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico for the upcoming academic year
Must be (or plan to be) enrolled full-time for the upcoming academic year 2008-2009
Must have earned and maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average of no less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Student must demonstrate financial need
Must be pursuing a undergraduate or master’s degree in business, finance or accounting.

Required Documents:

Official transcript - Postmarked by March 15th
Proof of family income - Postmarked by March 15th
Proof of citizenship status - Postmarked by March 15th
Essay - Submitted online by March 15th
Letter of Recommendation - Submitted online by March 15th
Resume - Submitted online by March 15th
Financial Aid verification (if chosen as semi finalist only) - Submitted online by June 30th

For further requirement details:
http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications/subsectionID.1,pageID.57/default.asp

Best,

Geraldine Contreras

Director of Student Affairs

ALPFA

801 S Grand Ave., Suite 650

Los Angeles, CA 90017

T: 213.243.0004

F: 213.243.0006