Wednesday June 26, 2013
I have not received any requests for scholarship applications. I ran this June 5 and am running it again.
TAMUSA Accounting Students
I have the application forms, see me if you are interested in applying.
Dennis Elam
PASSA Scholarship Program
The Petroleum Accountants' Society of San Antonio (PASSA) will offer up to five $1,000.00 scholarships for
the 2013-2014 academic year.
The Mission of the PASSA Scholarship Program is to help those students seeking a career in accounting
obtain their goals through higher education.
Applicants are judged on financial need, community service, evidence of leadership and citizenship and
academic record (minimum 3.0 GPA).
Each scholarship winner will be eligible to receive $1,000 and funds must be used for college tuition, books,
fees or room and board.
Rules and guidelines:
1. Applicant must be enrolled full time in a 4-year accredited college or university.
2. Applicant must have completed their freshman year of college (24 hours) with a 3.0 GPA (or B average)
and be in good standing.
3. Applicant must be entering or currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting.
4. Each scholarship recipient will be chosen by the Scholarship Committee made up of members of PASSA.
5. The following criteria will be considered in selecting scholarship recipients: student’s academic standing,
essay, personal circumstances, participation in school/community activities, two written recommendations
by a professor, counselor, and /or community/club leaders. Student will submit a detailed application.
Neatness and ability to follow instructions are very important and will also be considered by the selection
committee. References and transcript are to be sealed and included in a packet with the application as
indicated in #10.
6. Each scholarship recipient and the scholarship recipient’s counselor will be notified by a PASSA
scholarship committee member by telephone and by written correspondence through regular mail.
7. Each scholarship will be paid directly to the College or University.
8. Each scholarship recipient and parent(s) will be invited as guests of PASSA to a future regularly scheduled
monthly meeting at the Petroleum Club to be officially introduced to the membership.
9. College transcript is to be sealed and included in the packet with application and sealed references to the
address provided.
10. Student applicant understands that the scholarship is to be used for college tuition and fees, books, and/or
college living expenses. According to the IRS, contacted April 2, 2001, and according to 1099 Section,
page 24 (Miscellaneous); PASSA does not have to submit a 1099 to the student as long as it is for regular
studies. A 1099 needs to be submitted only if the scholarship is given to be used as wages, such as studies,
preparation of papers, or specific project, etc.
11. The scholarships are not renewable.
To apply, complete the attached application form, along with your essay, certified college transcript, and two
reference letters from qualified persons no later than August 15, 2013. Any applications received after the due date
and any incomplete applications will not be considered – NO EXCEPTIONS.
PASSA Scholarship Committee
c/o Will Kothmann
100 NE Loop 410
Suite 1100
San Antonio, TX 78216
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