The object of this Society is to elevate and maintain among its members a high standard of proficiency and integrity; to promote and protect the interests of public accountants within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; to cultivate a spirit of professional cooperation among its members; to promote local associations of public accountants and establish goodwill and understanding between the general public and the public accounting profession throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
To be eligible for the Pennsylvania Society of Public Accountants Scholarships, you must meet the following criteria: must be an undergraduate student, enrolled full-time at a Pennsylvania college or university and must have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours; must be a declared accounting major; must have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0; and scholarships are given on a competitive basis to applicants who best satisfy the requirement of high academic merit. (Leadership potential, extra-curricular activities and financial need may also be considered in determining the award recipients.)