About the Scholarship

College juniors, seniors and/or graduate students who are Illinois residents currently attending an accounting program of study at an Illinois college or university with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher are eligible for this award. Students must be African-American. Application requirements for the Herman J. Neal Scholarship are:EssayRecommendation letterApplication formOfficial TranscriptResume

Eligibility Criteria

This award is for U.S. students. Must enroll as a college junior, senior, or graduate student by Aug. 31, with an accounting curriculum planned that reflects the intention to sit for the CPA Exam. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Must be enrolled in an Illinois college or university. Must major in accounting. Must be an African-American. Must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:Sign Up To View

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