Franco Family Accounting Scholarship

"This scholarship will be awarded for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. All application materials must be submitted directly through Academic Works. $2,500 in Fall 2026 and $2,500 in Spring 2027 (please note: scholarship recipient must be enrolled in at least 1-unit in Fall 2026 and 1-unit in Spring 2027 in order to receive the funds for the respective semester) Renewal Possibility: The scholarship is awarded for one academic year. Recipients may be eligible to renew the scholarship for up to two additional academic years, for a maximum of three years total, provided they continue to meet the listed eligibility criteria and maintain a minimum 3.0 overall GPA . Returning recipients must reapply each year. Awarding Department: Accounting Department Scholarship Intent: The Franco Family Accounting Scholarship is designed to serve economically disadvantaged students majoring in accounting who have demonstrated a commitment to enhancing diversity. Preference will be given to undergraduate students who are or have been involved in civic, cultural or business organizations that support underserved communities. Criteria: 1. Undergraduate students majoring in accounting or graduate students pursuing a Master of Science in Accountancy. 2. Students must demonstrate financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA ) or the California Dream Act application. 3. Students must provide a written statement describing their involvement in organizations that enhance diversity as well as their educational and career goals Major: Multiple: MS in Accountancy, and MS in Accountancy (in the Blend program/Scholars program at the graduate level), BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting, BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting (in the Blend program/Scholars program at the undergraduate level. Class Level: Undergraduate: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, & Senior, Graduate: 2nd BA & Masters/ MFA Enrollment Status: Contin"