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Emerging Scholars Petitioning Process

Schools interested in starting an Emerging Scholars chapter should complete the following steps:

Step 1: Complete the Emerging Scholars Petitioning Application

Download and complete the Emerging Scholars Petitioning Application.

The interested school should complete all required information in the petitioning application.

Step 2: Submit the Completed Petition

Once the Emerging Scholars petitioning document has been completed, the interested school should upload it through the ES Petition Submission Form .

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Founded in 1919, Beta Alpha Psi is an honors organization for financial information students and professionals. There are over 300 chapters on college and university campuses with over 390,000 members initiated since Beta Alpha Psi's formation. All Beta Alpha Psi chapters must be established at qualifying institutions with accredited business schools. We are not a fraternity or sorority but an honors organization.

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RSM is a proud partner of Beta Alpha Psi and sponsor of the annual RSM BAP Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award! We’re fortunate to partner with terrific faculty to help develop the next generation of leaders in the accounting and financial information industries!

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RSM