Skip to main content

Our office is closed on December 24-25 and January 1. From December 23 to January 1, we’ll transition to a virtual week, with our physical location closed during this time.

OSCPA Educational Foundation awards $40,950 in scholarships

July 27, 2023

The OSCPA has announced its 2023 scholarship recipients – awarding $40,950 to 37 accounting students across Oklahoma.

Generous contributions from businesses, communities and, most importantly, OSCPA members allow the Society’s Educational Foundation to reward accounting students for their academic achievements and provide financial stability for those pursuing a career in accounting as a CPA.

Scholarships range from $500 to $4,000. In additional to general scholarships, the OSCPA proudly offers 10 named scholarships to accounting students with significant achievements:

  • Beale Family Scholarship
    Awarded to Connor Wilson from Oklahoma State University
    Named after the Beale Family, partners with the OSCPA's preferred insurance provider, Beale Professional Service, now part of 3000 Insurance Group. It is awarded to a full-time accounting student who has completed a minimum of 60 college credits, including 15 credits in accounting.
  • Henry Bickerstaff Scholarship
    Awarded to BreAnna Pennington from Southwestern Oklahoma State University
    Awarded to outstanding accounting students residing in or attending a university located in northwestern Oklahoma.
  • Micah B. Steelman Memorial Scholarship
    Awarded to Skyler Bowen from the University of Central Oklahoma
    Named after a dedicated professional with a passion for mentoring University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) students.Awarded to a UCO student pursuing a degree in accounting, expressing a primary interest in tax.
  • OSCPA Oklahoma City Chapter Scholarship
    Awarded to Kurtas Edmonds from the University of Oklahoma
    Awarded to a student attending a college located in Oklahoma, Canadian, Kingfisher, Lincoln or Logan county. 
  • Retha Duggan Scholarship
    Awarded to Ashlyn Schilling from Southwestern Oklahoma State University
    Named after a former executive director of the OSCPA and is based on funds provided by the OSCPA. Where possible, preference is given to applicants who have been admitted to a Master of Accountancy program.
  • Rick Kells Memorial Scholarship
    Awarded to Christopher Haynes from Oklahoma Baptist University
    Named after a dedicated CPA and attorney who contributed greatly to the ongoing education of tax professionals. Awarded to an accounting student working part-time while attending school full-time who intends on pursuing a career in tax.
  • Robin Byford Scholarship
    Awarded to Sarah Blumer from Oklahoma State University
    Awarded to a full-time accounting student who is attending Oklahoma State University.
  • Rodney and Janice Gray Scholarship
    Awarded to Nora Gayler and Mackenna Knapp from East Central University
    Awarded to outstanding accounting students attending East Central University or the University of Oklahoma.
  • Ruthann Fairbairn Scholarship
    Awarded to C.D. Smith from Oklahoma City University
    Named after a dedicated CPA devoted to furthering female professionals. It is awarded each year to up to two female accounting students at an Oklahoma college or university.
  • Thomas Fund Memorial Scholarship
    Awarded to Shalei Okamura from Cameron University
    Named for Jess Thomas, CPA, who served on the OSCPA Educational Foundation. Awarded to a full-time accounting student attending either UCO or Cameron University.

General scholarships have been awarded to the following students:

From Cameron University
LilliAnn Glenn
Natalie Martin

From East Central University
Eli Lenard
Madysen Lucas 

From Oklahoma Baptist University
Kiersten Scott

From Oklahoma Christian University
Joshua Knox
Carter Robinson

From Oklahoma City University
Kelly Asheri
Carolina Garcia
Graciela Gilland
Samuel Usiade

From Oklahoma State University
Kolby Adams
Kaylen Anderson
Dax Berry
Hunter Combs
Justin Sluder

From Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Dylan Anderson
Callie Varnell

From the University of Central Oklahoma
Jaden Colvin
Benjamin Ecton
Rylee Treloar

From the University of Oklahoma
Edison Chen
Ashlyn Guerrieri
Nike Knight
Zayna Siddiqui
Andrew Truong

If you would like to contribute to the OSCPA’s Educational Foundation and support future scholarships, please visit www.oscpa.com/about/educational-foundation.