SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO PROMOTE OUR PROFESSION

The New Jersey Chapter of NATP will provide financial support through its Member Scholarship Program to New Jersey NATP members and their families. Each applicant must be sponsored by a current member or his/herself. Annually, the program will allow for one applicant majoring in accounting from an accredited undergraduate college/university and one applicant pursuing masters in taxation from an accredited Masters program. Benefits 1. The chosen applicant will receive $500/per fall semester and $500 per spring semester for a maximum of $1,000 per year and maximum of $2,000 per candidate, $2,500 maximum for master’s program applicants. 2. Student membership to NATP will be provided if not a current member. Applicant Criteria 1. Must be a legal US Citizen and a New Jersey resident. 2. Must be enrolled in undergraduate accounting program as a junior or senior (or enrolled in the last two years of a five year accounting program) or enrolled in a graduate taxation program-copy of student ID required. 3. Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.75 overall; with a GPA 3.0 in taxation (for Masters). 4. Submit an application by September 2nd for the year. Recipient Requirements 1. Must maintain the stated GPA. 2. Attend the NJ Chapter’s annual conference and /or January seminar to receive initial award. 3. Provide semester transcripts showing GPA status. Applicants will be reviewed and chosen prior to October 1st by the NJ NATP Scholarship Committee. For information contact:   Marilyn H. Ayers, President at 732-477-2281   -or-   Gwen Radloff, Scholarship Chairman at 201-438-5262 Click here for Scholarship Application, Part 1 Click here for Scholarship Application, Part 2 Application package must contain: 1. Completed Application. 2. Provide an official transcript. 3. Provide registration form for the next semester courses. 4. Provide permission to contact university for verification-include name, address, e-mail, and phone number of contact. 5. Provide a brief biography stating goals leading to a career in our profession. Send the completed application package to: Marilyn H. Ayers, CPA 347 Drum Point Rd Brick, NJ 08723