IIA Student Scholarships

Student Scholarships

The Puget Sound Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors is pleased to offer three scholarships to students attending an accredited college or university in the state Washington for the 2019-2020 school year.

Eligibility Requirements

• Be entering junior year or higher in fall 2019; fifth year, masters and PhD candidates as well as community college transfers are encouraged to apply
• GPA minimum of 3.0 (or equivalent)
• Be interested in pursuing a career in Internal Audit

The application deadline is Friday, March 15^nd, 2019.

Scholarship Guidelines

• Students transferring from a community college to 4 year college or university accredited in Washington State are eligible for scholarships
• Fifth year, graduate and PhD accounting students attending a college or university that is accredited in Washington State are eligible for scholarships

Amount and Duration of Scholarships

• Scholarship award is $1,500 to be applied towards tuition.
• Scholarships are non-renewable.
• Scholarship monies are paid directly to the accredited college or university listed on application.
• Scholarships are awarded only to individuals attending an accredited college or university in Washington State.
• Responsibility for ensuring that the monies can be used for the semester/quarter/year granted lies solely with the student.

What you will need to apply:

• Complete application.
• Unofficial transcripts from the college or university you currently attend and any that you attended previously.
• Email addresses for one professors, mentors or supervisors who will provide a reference.
• Current resume that includes any internships (paid or unpaid), jobs, awards, volunteer positions or leadership roles on campus or in the community.
• Two essays of 500 words or less. The questions can be found at the end of the scholarship application.​