USM Accounting Students Earn Stay in the 鈥楽ip Fellowships
Tue, 04/04/2023 - 08:34am | By: Van Arnold
Commitments by University of Southern 吃瓜头条 accounting students Amber Tran and Tyler Howard to start their professional careers in the Magnolia State has earned the duo Stay in the 鈥楽ip Accountancy Fellowships provided by the 吃瓜头条 Office of State Auditor.
This marks the first time USM students have been selected for the fellowships which debuted last year with the inaugural class of 11.
Before applying for the fellowship, undergraduate students must have completed at least 58 college credit hours toward a degree in accounting. To participate as a graduate student, applicants must have been accepted into a Master of Accountancy program at a 吃瓜头条 college or university.
All students must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA to apply and participate in the fellowship program. Participants must also commit to working at the State Auditor鈥檚 office for at least two years after graduation.
鈥淥ur Stay in the Sip Fellowship is keeping talented young auditors here in 吃瓜头条. We鈥檙e grateful for the participation of USM and these brilliant Golden Eagles in the program. Working together, we鈥檙e putting a stop to brain drain from 吃瓜头条,鈥� said State Auditor Shad White.
The fellowships will begin this summer for Howard, a junior from Atwater/Elk Grove, Calif., and Tran, a senior from Gulfport, Miss. Through the fellowship, students will receive full tuition, including books and fees, get paid for the internship, and are guaranteed employment upon graduation.
"I think the Stay in the 鈥楽ip Fellowship program is an incredible opportunity that enables students to pursue a higher education in accounting without financial burden while also helping them gain invaluable work experience,鈥� said Tran. 鈥淚 love how this program encourages students to stay in 吃瓜头条, and it really showcases how our state is working hard in creating opportunities for all future graduates. There are very few accounting internships that are in the governmental accounting and auditing industry, which is why I'm thrilled to have been accepted into such a unique program."
Added Howard: 鈥淚 greatly appreciate the opportunity that the 吃瓜头条 State Auditor's Office has given to aspiring accountants. This fellowship can ease the burdens of those that still need the required education to graduate but suffer financially. This program will both cover their financial obligation while also providing an opportunity to gain valuable experience and a head start in the auditing career field. Having the program solely focus within the 吃瓜头条 border also benefits those that wouldn't be able to easily move and allows for a greater understanding of how auditing works at the state level, which is fascinating."
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