Minnesota Association of Public Accountants Scholarships

Scholarship Sponsored by Minnesota Association of Public Accountants

Overview

MAPA (Minnesota Association of Public Accountants) is a professional organization for accountants in public practice who serve individuals and small businesses. The association welcomes both certified and non-certified practitioners and focuses on advancing professional knowledge and facilitating the exchange of current information and ideas among members. MAPA also administers scholarship support for accounting students who meet eligibility criteria.

Description: MAPA exists to promote practitioner development, encourage professional interaction, and provide resources relevant to public accounting practice.

• Professional association for public accounting practitioners
• Open to certified and non-certified accountants
• Supports continuing education and information exchange
• Administers scholarships for qualifying students

Eligibility

Scholarship applicants must be undergraduate students enrolled in an accredited four-year U.S. college or university, entering their sophomore, junior, senior, or fifth year. Applicants must be majoring in accounting and intend to practice in public accounting. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 is required. Applicants must be U.S. citizens attending a U.S. accredited school and residents of Minnesota.

Eligibility: Undergraduate accounting majors (sophomore–fifth year), GPA 2.5+, U.S. citizens, attending an accredited U.S. institution, and Minnesota residents.

• Academic standing: minimum 2.5 GPA
• Degree program: accredited 4-year college or university
• Career intent: public accounting
• Residency and citizenship: Minnesota resident and U.S. citizen

Application Process

Applications must include transcripts from each school attended and a letter of recommendation, and all materials should be submitted in original form. Transcripts may be submitted by the student with the application or sent directly from the issuing institution to MAPA. Completed applications and supporting documents must be signed, dated, and received by MAPA by the stated deadline. Completed applications may be mailed to MAPA or emailed to the scholarship contact.

Application Timeline: All scholarship candidates will be notified of the selection in December; supporting materials must be received by the stated deadline.

Application Requirements: Completed application, transcripts from each institution, letter of recommendation, signed and dated documents, and any other required original documentation.

• Transcripts required from every institution attended
• Letter of recommendation required
• Applications must be signed, dated, and submitted by the deadline
• Notification to candidates occurs in December

Application Acceptance Policy

MAPA requires that all applications and supporting documentation be complete, signed, and submitted by the deadline. Supporting documents should be attached to the application to prevent separation; if submitted separately, they must still be received by the deadline. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure all materials have been sent and received. MAPA reserves the right to eliminate unsigned or incomplete applications, including those missing supporting documentation, without further notice.

Submission Policy: Attach supporting materials to the application when possible; otherwise confirm separate submissions are received by the deadline. Incomplete or unsigned applications may be removed from consideration.

• Complete and signed submissions only will be considered
• Keep supporting documents attached to avoid separation
• Applicants are responsible for verifying receipt
• Incomplete or unsigned applications may be disqualified without notice

How to Give

Contributions to the MAPA Scholarship Fund are tax-deductible and support accounting majors who reside in Minnesota. Donors may download the donation PDF form and mail it with a check or credit card information, donate online, or elect a contribution when renewing MAPA membership. The association welcomes donations of any size to help sustain scholarship support for students pursuing careers in public accounting.

Donation Methods: Mail a completed donation form with payment, donate via the online donation option, or designate a contribution during MAPA membership renewal.

• Donations are tax-deductible
• Multiple donation methods: mail, online, or membership renewal
• Contributions support Minnesota accounting students
• All gifts are appreciated and directly support scholarships

Contact and Submission

Completed applications and questions about the scholarship program should be submitted to MAPA at the mailing address or the scholarship contact email. Mail completed applications to MAPA, PO Box 301, Big Lake, MN 55309. For electronic inquiries or submissions, contact [email protected]. Applicants should retain proof of submission and confirm receipt if supporting documents are sent separately.

Contact: MAPA, PO Box 301, Big Lake, MN 55309; email: [email protected]

• Mailing address: MAPA, PO Box 301, Big Lake, MN 55309
• Electronic contact: [email protected]
• Retain proof of submission and confirm receipt for separate documents
• Follow stated deadlines and submission requirements