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OSCPA Educational Foundation Awards 39 Oklahoma Students Nearly $55,000 in Scholarships for 2024-2025 School Year

August 22, 2024

The OSCPA recently awarded nearly $55,000 to 39 accounting students across Oklahoma.

Generous contributions from businesses, communities, and 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.

“Our student scholarships represent an investment in the future of accounting professionals and, as we’ve seen from these scholarship winners, the future is very bright,” said OSCPA President and CEO Blaine Peterson, CPA, JD. “By supporting these individuals, we’re not only seeking to help them achieve their educational goals, but also strengthening the foundation of our industry for years to come.”

Scholarships range from $500 to $4,000. In additional to general scholarships, the OSCPA proudly provided 9 named scholarships to accounting students with significant achievements:

  • Beale Family Scholarship 
    Awarded to Taylor Alm from Oral Roberts University
    Named after the Beale Family, partners with the OSCPA's preferred insurance provider, 3000 Insurance Group, now part of Alliant. 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 Azucena Rivera Martinez from Northwestern 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 Anne-Michelle Jean Baptiste 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 Gunnar Anderson from Oklahoma State University
    Awarded to a student attending a college located in Oklahoma.
  • Retha Duggan Scholarship
    Awarded to Madalyn Stone from 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 Dylan Anderson from the University of Oklahoma
    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 Austin Haddock 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 Nickolas Northcutt from East Central University
    Awarded to outstanding accounting students attending East Central University.
  • Thomas Fund Memorial Scholarship
    Awarded Nevaeh West 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 East Central University
    • Nayeli Delgado
    • Maxwell Johnson
    • Mackenna Knapp
    • Eli Lenard
    • Brooklyn Meisner
    • Katelyn Nquyen
    • Trent Wood
  • From Mid-America Christian University
    • Liberty Hill
  • From Northwestern Oklahoma State University
    • Janneth Hernandez
  • From Oklahoma Christian University
    • Kedrick Gregory
    • Carter Robinson
  • From Oklahoma City University
    • LucaBella Delor-Gadin
  • From Oklahoma State University
    • Elisabeth Allen
    • Karen Alvidrez Rios
    • Kaylen Anderson
    • Hailey Brunner
    • Hunter Combs
    • Emma Griffin
    • Kade Kosanke
    • Payton Lyyski
    • Karlie Norwood
  • From Southwestern Oklahoma State University
    • Dallas Billington
    • Nacona Freeman
    • Caden Russell
  • From the University of Oklahoma
    • Rachel Lavia
    • Judy Scott
  • From the University of Tulsa
    • Zachary Payne

Interested in supporting accounting student scholarships? Support the OSCPA’s Educational Foundation by donating now!