COLUMBUS – The Ohio CPA Foundation, The Ohio Society of CPAs’ charitable affiliate, has awarded $36,900 in scholarships to 29 accounting majors across Ohio.
Each year, the Foundation offers regional college scholarships to students who:
• Are accounting majors enrolled at an NCA and/or AACSB accredited Ohio college or university
• Maintain a 3.0 GPA or better (overall or in accounting)
• Have completed intermediate financial accounting or comparable course with a grade of 3.0 or better
In addition, six college accounting majors who were among the top regional scholarship recipients competed for an additional award during the Foundation’s 11th Annual Scholarship Day. Held at OSCPA’s office in Dublin, Scholarship Day brings outstanding accounting students together with OSCPA members for a day of high-stakes competition, networking and fun.
The Scholarship Day candidates were:
• Kaylee Clark, Ashland University
• Aart den Hoed III, Miami University
• Sarah McCormick, University of Dayton
• Anthony Saxton, Xavier University
• Rebecca Simmons, Case Western Reserve University
• Raed Yaish, Franklin University
This year the competition was so impressive, the Foundation presented two students with Scholarship Day awards. Aart den Hoed III of Dayton received first-place honors with an award of $3,000. den Hoed will be enrolled in Miami University’s Masters of Accountancy program this fall. Raed Yaish of Dublin, an accounting and financial management major at Franklin University, received second-place honors with an award of $1,500.
“The competition was tough, so I’m thrilled that I received the $3,000 scholarship award,” said den Hoed. “As a non-traditional student who is transitioning into another career field, it’s a privilege to be among some of the rising stars of the accounting profession and to have the opportunity to meet experienced, successful CPAs from around the state.”
During the event, candidates participated in a series of one-on-one interviews with OSCPA member judges and answered questions before the full panel. Their answers allowed judges to evaluate students on their grasp of and ability to discuss key issues in the CPA profession.
Volunteer judge and Chair of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees Jerry Esselstein, CPA, said, “Students exercise more than analytical accounting skills during Scholarship Day. Candidates also must demonstrate excellent interpersonal communications and sales abilities. This is a chance to find out if the students can think on their feet.”
The Ohio CPA Foundation regional scholarship recipients are:
Recipient, hometown, school
Akron/Canton Scholarship Fund ($1,300)
• Molly Hanzie, Creston, Malone University
Cincinnati Scholarship Fund ($1,000 each)
• Anthony Saxton, Avon, Xavier University
• Kelly Borman, Cincinnati, The University of Cincinnati
• Omolara McCloud, Cincinnati, The University of Cincinnati
• Elizabeth Van Vactor, West Chester, The University of Cincinnati
Cleveland Scholarship Fund ($1,000 each)
• Rebecca Simmons, Dublin, Case Western Reserve University
• Lisa Riley, Avon, Baldwin-Wallace College
• Carolyn Grindon, Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University
• Tony Patton, Elyria, Cleveland State University
• Christopher Church, Pittsburgh, Pa., John Carroll University
Columbus Scholarship Fund
• Raed Yaish, Dublin, Franklin University ($1,500)
• Ainsley Bodi, Strongsville, Ohio University ($1,500)
• Britt Sowers, Greenfield, Franklin University ($1,500)
• Matthew Norman, Frankfort, Shawnee State University ($1,000)
Dayton Scholarship Fund
• Sarah McCormick, Dayton, University of Dayton ($1,500)
• Shelby Elking, Coldwater, University of Dayton ($1,000)
Lima Area Scholarship Fund
• Alyssa Moran, Louisville, The University of Findlay ($1,000)
• Meredith Comer, DeGraff, Riverside High School ($1,000)
• Walter Moses, Findlay, Liberty-Benton High School ($500)
Mahoning Valley Scholarship Fund ($1,300)
• Kirsten Mihalko, Dayton, Youngstown State University
Miami Valley Scholarship Fund
• Aart den Hoed III, Dayton, Miami University ($1,200)
• Adam Hinkle, Stow, Miami University ($1,200)
• Daffaney Combs, Franklin, Miami University – Middletown Campus ($1,200)
• Rachel Rogers, Hamilton, Miami University – Hamilton Campus ($600)
• Nicole Goulding, Middletown, Miami University – Hamilton Campus ($600)
North Central Scholarship Fund ($1,000)
• Kaylee Clark, South Charleston, Ashland University
Springfield Scholarship Fund ($1,500)
• Jared Edwards, South Charleston, Southeastern High School
Toledo Scholarship Fund ($1,500 each)
• Katie Luthman, Botkins, Bowling Green State University
• Jacob Nix, Olmsted Falls, Bowling Green State University
For more information about The Ohio CPA Foundation’s Scholarship Program, contact Karen West at kwest@ohio-cpa.com or 614.764.2727 ext. 344.
The Ohio Society of CPAs, established in 1908, represents more than 22,000 CPAs in business, education, government and public accounting. The Ohio Society’s members not only meet statutory and regulatory requirements as CPAs, but also embrace the highest standards of professional and ethical performance. This is achieved through ongoing professional education, comprehensive quality review and compliance with a strict Code of Professional Conduct.
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