Educational Foundation
KSCPA Educational Foundation—
A Long History of Promoting Accounting Education
The Articles of Incorporation of the Foundation were filed on October 23, 1963 as a not for profit entity “to devise and carry into effect programs for aiding, promoting, developing and advancing education, research and study relating to the teaching, study and practice of accountancy and related fields of endeavor.”
Since 1964, the Foundation has achieved this objective by awarding scholarships and grants to high school students, undergraduate and graduate students, and faculty. Awarding grants and scholarships has increased awareness of the accounting profession to high school students and has helped the members of the KSCPA to establish cooperative relationships with the faculties of the colleges and universities in Kansas.
Since the inception of the Foundation, by combining the contributions of the members of the KSCPA in the Foundation, we have been able to provide one of the highest amounts of scholarships awarded to accounting students in Kansas.
During the first ten years of existence, the Foundation awarded $47,850 in scholarships. In 2009, $41,050 in scholarships was awarded, and $4,200 in faculty grants – almost 10 times the amount of the initial year! The scholarship and grant amounts awarded continue to increase. In 2010, $45,250 was awarded, and 2011, $52,000 is the highest amount ever awarded by the KSCPA in a single year!
Who governs
the Foundation?
The Foundation is governed by a Board of Trustees, nominated by the KSCPA nominating committee and elected by the KSCPA Membership at its Annual Meeting. The officers of the Board include a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary Treasurer who also serve as the investment committee, monitoring the investments of the Foundation.
How is the
Foundation Supported?
The Foundation is supported entirely by tax-deductible charitable contributions. Each member who is not a life or student member of the KSCPA is assessed $20 annually, and members and others, including generous contributions from the KSCPA Chapters, make additional contributions. Contact KSCPA to Make a Contribution ›
Jim Clark, CPA, a life member of the KSCPA, generously donates his time and energy by providing the required ethics courses to CPAs around the state primarily at KSCPA chapter meetings. The net proceeds of his programs benefit the Educational Foundation.
How can I make a contribution?
Contact KSCPA to make a contribution to the KSCPA Educational Foundation now.
How can I apply for a scholarship?
Complete information on applying for a scholarship through the Educational Foundation is available on the scholarships page.
