NAEA 2013 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
NAEA 2013 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
The 2013 NAEA National Conference will be held August 4-6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Track applied for:
____ NTPI Level 1 _____ NTPI Level 2 _____ NTPI Level 3
____ Graduate Level _____ Tax Preparation Issues
Please use the SEE Scholarship Application to apply for the Intensive SEE Review course.
The 2013 November NTPI program will be held November 6-8 in Orlando, Florida.
Track applied for:
____ NTPI Level 1 _____ NTPI Level 2
**Scholarship candidates may only apply for one scholarship in one track per year**
CONTACT INFORMATION
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First Name Initial Last Name
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NAEA Membership Number (membership is not required)
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Business Address - Street, P.O. Box, Suite
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City, State, Zip Code
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Home Address - Street, P.O. Box, Apt. #
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City, State, Zip Code
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Business phone Home Phone Fax Number
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E-mail address (required)
SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES
Please answer all questions and type your response whenever possible. Only complete applications will be considered. Scholarships will be awarded for an educational track, and not for individual sessions. Please note scholarships are available for registration fees only. Scholarship candidates are limited to applying for one scholarship in one track per year. The applicant may choose to apply for either the National Conference-Las Vegas program, or the November Orlando program, but not for both. Applicants who select more than one program will not be considered. Scholarships are non-transferable and may only be used for the session offered.
NAEA Education Foundation Anonymous Selection Process
Please note that this is an anonymous selection process; any inclusion of identifying personal or geographic information beyond the contact information section may disqualify your application. For example, feel free to mention that you have served for three years as president of your local chapter. Do not mention the specific state that you have served. NAEA will keep the first page of this application and assign an applicant number. The Education Foundation Trustees will award scholarships based on the substantive (and anonymous) portion of the application.
Deadlines
The application for National Conference - Las Vegas scholarships is due at the NAEA office by 5:00 pm EST Tuesday, May 28, 2013. The application for the November Orlando (Level 1 & 2 only) program is due Friday, September 20, 2013. Late applications will not be considered.
Scholarship notifications for the National Conference will be emailed no later than June 25, 2013. If you prefer to register for the National Conference, before notification and are awarded a scholarship, the amount of your award will be refunded to you. Please keep in mind that the deadline for early-bird, discounted registration for the National Conference is July 5, 2013.
I have read all of the information and the requirements contained herein and agree to abide by them.
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Signature Date
The 2013 NAEA National Conference will be held August 4-6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Track applied for:
____ NTPI Level 1 _____ NTPI Level 2 _____ NTPI Level 3
____ Graduate Level _____ Tax Preparation Issues
The 2013 November NTPI program will be held November 6-8 in Orlando, Florida.
Track applied for: ____ NTPI Level 1 _____ NTPI Level 2
General Instructions
Please complete the questions below and submit the prescribed essay. While you may wish to reiterate some personal information in your essay, you must refrain from specifying your geographic location or other identifying facts—it is essential that the applicants remain anonymous in order to ensure the fairness of the selection process. For example, feel free to mention that you have served for three years as president of your local chapter. Do not mention the specific state that you have served.
Any reference that could identify you will result in your dismissal from the applicant pool.
1. Please indicate the appropriate professional category. Please note: NTPI and the Graduate tracks are open to EAs, CPAs and tax attorneys.
_____ Enrolled Agent _____ Certified Public Accountant
_____ Tax Attorney _____ Other
2. List your educational background and areas of occupational experience. (If more space is needed, use additional pages.)
3. How long have you been a tax practitioner? ______year(s) ______month(s)
4. Are you self-employed? ____ Yes _____ No If yes, how long? ______year(s)
If not, please list length of employment with current employer. ______year(s)
5. Have you been given a scholarship by NAEA in the past? _____ Yes _____ No
If yes, please indicate the year and level. ______
6. Is your attendance dependent on receiving a scholarship? ____ Yes _____ No
7. Prepare a comprehensive essay of between 350 and 500 words which includes pertinent information not covered under the above sections. Please explain your goals and ambitions in the area of taxpayer representation as it relates to your license under Circular 230. You may also discuss your goals in the area of income tax preparation. As you write your essay, bear in mind that the National Conference focuses both on representation and preparation education. Include information on what you hope to gain from attending the program and tell the Committee your future career goals. Include any other relevant information you would like to share with the Committee. This is an extremely competitive scholarship program, and your essay should clearly and concisely state why you are best qualified to receive a scholarship. Please explain any financial hardships to obtaining tax education. Your essay should be typewritten and double-spaced. Any reference that could identify you will result in your dismissal from the applicant pool.
8. All applications must be received at the NAEA office no later than 5:00 pm EST on Tuesday, May 28, 2013. No applications will be accepted after that date. All application material must be sent together.
9. Mail, fax or email applications to:
NAEA Education Foundation ScholarshipAttention: Alyce Hamilton, Education & Meetings Coordinator
1120 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 460
Washington, DC 20036-3953 / Fax: 202-822-6270
Email:
Should you have any questions, feel free to contact NAEA at or 202.822.6232 .The Education Foundation Committee will review the applications and select the most qualified candidates. Applicants will be notified no later than Tuesday, June 25, 2013 via email.
Application Checklist:
_____ Contact Information filled in and application signed. A valid email address is required.
_____ Applied for one track in one location only
_____ Sections 1 – 5 completed
Is a separate page attached for Section 2, Education and Experience? ___Yes ___ No
_____ Essay completed and attached
_____ Verify that sections 1 - 5 and essay do not contain personal or identifying information
_____ Completed & signed application sent to NAEA by Tuesday, May 28, 2013 no later than 5:00 pm EST
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