Scholarship Program

The work the Foundation accomplishes is made possible by donations mainly provided from NSCPA members.  Through these donations, in addition to interest earned, the Foundation is able to provide partial scholarships to 23 university and community college students every year. Specifically, the Foundation provides both UNR and UNLV with four scholarships annually. Additionally, each of Nevada’s four community colleges receives money toward three scholarships for a total of 12. Moreover, the Society funds a scholarship to the winner of the annual math competition held by the Future Business Leaders of America. To address the 150-hour educational issue, the Foundation is fortunate to be joined by Camico Insurance Company in a matching fund scholarship. This matching fund scholarship was established in 2001 for 5th year Accounting majors at UNR and UNLV. In addition to the scholarships, the Foundation occasionally funds grant requests. Overall, since 1970, the Foundation has awarded $377,900 in scholarships and grants.

Foundation Objectives

Today the NSCPA continues to regard the education of accounting professionals as an important ingredient to ensure the integrity and success of tomorrow’s CPAs. That’s why the Foundation continues to encourage the best and the brightest individuals in Nevada to become Certified Public Accountants.  This is a goal that grows in importance especially as competition for new talent among all the professions grows ever intense.

The objectives of the Foundation are as follows:

1.       Provide financial incentives to individuals seeking to enter the CPA profession.

2.       Provide financial support to schools or educators at Nevada educational institutions that are educating individuals to enter the CPA profession.

3.       Recognize excellence demonstrated by accounting students in Nevada.

4.       Raise funds to support programs.

The Foundation further facilitates the association’s philanthropic efforts. Through the generous donations of NSCPA members, the Foundation provides numerous scholarships and other monetary contributions to aid Nevada’s college students.  That is why the Foundation encourages all members of the NSCPA to participate in its' activities and to support its objectives throughout their careers and beyond.

Who provides the Foundation’s financial support?
NSCPA members make individual contributions promoting the future of the profession through annual donations. Their donations play an important role in helping the CPA profession attract the most talented students.

How can You help the Foundation?
Individuals can make tax-deductible contributions to the Nevada CPA Foundation for Education and Research. All income goes directly to fund the scholarship program.

Another way to support the future of the profession is by naming the Nevada CPA Foundation for Education and Research as one of your beneficiaries in your Will. Think about it – your Will provides you with the opportunity to remember your profession – that livelihood that ultimately afforded you success, stature, and fulfillment.

How to contribute

To learn more about the Foundation and how you can make a contribution or include it in your estate plan, contact the NSCPA Executive Director at (800) 554-8254