About the Scholarship

This scholarship is open to U.S. undergraduate and graduate students who reside in Rhode Island and have expressed an interest in public accounting. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Application requirements for the Carl W. Christiansen and Cheryl A. Ruggiero Scholarship Program are:Application form Essay Official Transcript Recommendation letter Proof of citizenship & residency Interview (finalists only)

Eligibility Criteria

This award is for U.S. students. Must be a U.S. citizen. Must be a legal resident of Rhode Island. Must be an undergraduate or graduate student. Must have expressed an interest in public accounting during any of his/her undergraduate/graduate years. The applicant must also, in the opinion of the accounting department faculty, demonstrate the potential to become a valued member of the public accounting profession. Must obtain an overall academic average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent.In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:Sign Up To View

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