Beta Alpha Psi students are already “good” students. They have strong GPAs, they contribute to their communities through service, and demonstrate a commitment to professional ideals and ethics. We want to encourage them to go the next level and strive to be “great.” An integral part of this encouragement is for students to hear life stories of other students who have been particularly inspirational.
One student will receive the Medal of Inspiration award at the annual meeting and a scholarship award of $7,500, given by the AICPA Foundation.
Any student currently enrolled as a junior, senior, or graduate student is eligible to be nominated.
There are two criteria whereby students can win. First, they may have experienced extreme hardships in their lives in pursuing their education, and demonstrated an unusually high level of success in spite of that adversity. Or, second, they may have done something particularly inspirational in the course of their lives that had a tremendous impact on someone else’s life. Either path is acceptable. Students are encouraged to participate in the program, not to bring honor or glory to themselves, but to inspire students to want to effect on the world around them in a positive way.
Current Beta Alpha Psi students can nominate themselves or another current Beta Alpha Psi student who will have a minimum of one semester of school remaining after they win the award. Faculty advisors may also nominate one of their current members who will have a minimum of one semester of school remaining after they win the award.
A successful online nomination includes:
One winner will be selected by a panel of Beta Alpha Psi Board and/or BAP Professional Partner members and a representative of the AICPA Foundation.
Winner will be notified by June 6, 2025 and the award will be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting.
Collaborating with Beta Alpha Psi not only strengthens the accounting profession but also supports the development of a new generation committed to advancing and upholding the integrity of the profession.
Lauren McDonough
Director, Member Engagement
Maryland Association of CPAs