8 stories about "Scholarships" found in our online archive

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Supporting students. Creating impact.

by Kevin Spila

Over the past four decades, the CPA Education Foundation has been a passionate supporter of students, helping them reach their CPA designation goals by ...Over the past four decades, the CPA Education Foundation has been a passionate supporter of students, helping them reach their CPA designation goals by offering a variety of scholarships and awards. This past year alone, the Foundation has awarded ...

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Life. Changing.

The road to the future is often paved with significant financial barriers; sometimes, you just need a boost

by Kevin Spila

Being a student is hard. Change is hard. You think about this time of your life, and at first, you’re excited for your independence—“I’m ...Being a student is hard. Change is hard. You think about this time of your life, and at first, you’re excited for your independence—“I’m gonna make up my own mind, live in my own place, eat tacos every night ...

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An illustration of two facing computer monitors. On the left is hands clapping and on the right is a hand holding up a trophy.
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Up to the challenge

Students adapt to online competition

by Kevin Spila

It can be hard to remember what life was like before the pandemic, when the most challenging aspect of special events and conferences was ...It can be hard to remember what life was like before the pandemic, when the most challenging aspect of special events and conferences was the logistics of keeping people organized. Over the past two years, we’ve all found ways ...

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Several stacks of coins lead to a piggy bank shaped like a pig wearing a convocation cap.
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Success that matters

How the CPA profession is supporting the next generation of CPAs

by Kevin Spila

In September 2020, the Foundation launched six new scholarships to support Alberta high school students in their pursuit of post-secondary education; those scholarships include ...In September 2020, the Foundation launched six new scholarships to support Alberta high school students in their pursuit of post-secondary education; those scholarships include awards for students in rural communities, LGBTQ2S+ students, and students who are Black, Indigenous, or ...

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Several cows stand in a rural Alberta field.
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Small towns, big dreams.

The CPA Education Foundation recognizes unique attributes of rural high schools and their students

by Kevin Spila

Rural Alberta: rolling foothills, rugged terrain, fields of gold as far as the eye can see. However, as beautiful as it is, for the ...Rural Alberta: rolling foothills, rugged terrain, fields of gold as far as the eye can see. However, as beautiful as it is, for the roughly 22 per cent of Albertans who live in rural communities, Alberta can also have ...

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A student in a denim jacket holds open a textbook. The background is a shelf of books.
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Your future is waiting

New awards for high school students open doors

by Kevin Spila

It can be hard to look to the future while dealing with an ongoing pandemic and complex economic and societal challenges.It can be hard to look to the future while dealing with an ongoing pandemic and complex economic and societal challenges.

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Kelsey MacLeod
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Volunteering: It’s more than a section on your resume

Kelsey MacLeod, a CPA Education Foundation award recipient, shares how she leveled up her skills through giving back

by Nike Fabiyi

Student. Community leader. #GirlBoss. These are just a few of the words that can be used to describe Kelsey MacLeod, the 2020 recipient of ...Student. Community leader. #GirlBoss. These are just a few of the words that can be used to describe Kelsey MacLeod, the 2020 recipient of the J Lorne Baxter FCPA, FCA Memorial Scholarship. How did Kelsey make her application stand ...

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