Laurels Fund Scholarship 2024

The Laurels Fund was established in 1978 for the purpose of providing scholarships to female students who are pursuing advanced degrees in Accounting. This Fund provides one-year scholarships, for women who are pursuing a Ph.D. degree in Accounting.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicants must be female candidates.
• Applicants must be pursuing a Ph.D. degree in accounting.
• Applicants must submit academic achievements in coursework and research activities.
• Applicants must submit proof of service including any volunteer work to which the applicant has made significant or long-term commitments.
• Applicants must demonstrate financial need.

Application Process

• Interested candidates must submit an online application along with the following documents:
  • A current curriculum vitae.
  • One copy of the official transcript and current enrollment in your program.
  • One copy of the abstract and citations of articles published and/or presented at academic conferences.
  • One copy of any cases or materials you have developed, either single- or co-authored.
  • One letter of reference based on scholarship, addressing both scholarship and teaching potential.
  • The second letter of reference is on character and leadership potential.
  • A statement of personal and career goals and objectives.

Value of the Scholarship:

The selected candidates are awarded a sum of USD 3,000.