Association of
Government
AccountantsBOSTON CHAPTER Dedicated to improving Financial Management
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FY 2012 GEORGE E. BRADY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PROCESS
The Association of Government Accountants (AGA) - Boston Chapter is pleased to offer one (1)
George E. Brady Memorial Scholarship of $1,000 to an AGA – Boston Chapter member or an
immediate family member that is enrolled in an institution of higher education with no limitation
as to educational major.
Background: The late George E. Brady was a member of AGA from 1957 until 1996. He served as the Boston Chapter President of AGA (1964-1965). George graduated from BentleyCollege in 1933 and went to work for United Fruit as an accountant. In 1941 he joined the federal government as an accountant. In 1954 George applied for his CPA license where he had to demonstrate that he had the requisite two years of public accounting experience. At that time, government service was not automatically accepted as public accounting experience. George met with the licensing board and successfully demonstrated that his 13 years of government service had exposed him to the same experiences encountered by public accountants. As a result of his tenacity, the board granted him his CPA license. He was the first person to have government service recognized as public accounting experience by the licensing board. George retired in June 1973 as Chief of the Boston Branch Office, Contract Audit Division, Auditor General, USAF after 31 years of government service.
Eligibility:
Applicant must be an AGA – Boston Chapter member or an immediate family member
(spouse or dependent child).
Applicant must be enrolled in an institution of higher education with no limitation
as to educational major.
Award Criteria:Recipients will be selected based on scholastic achievement, leadership qualities, extracurricular activities, reference letter, and writing ability.
Application Submission: To apply for this scholarship, please complete the attached application and submit via e-mail: () or mail for receipt by no later than February 15, 2012 to:
AGA - BOSTON CHAPTER FY 2012 SCHOLARSHIPS
C/O WILLIAM A. MUENCH
16 WEYBRIDGE LANE
HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01748
Award Presentation: The scholarship will be awarded to the recipient at our Regional Professional Development Conference, Bentley University, March 13, 2012. The recipient will be notified by February 24, 2012.
Questions: Please contact Bill Muench at 508-259-3382, E-mail: .
FILE: George E. Brady Schol. Appl. (FY2012).DOC11/23/2011
Association of
Government
AccountantsBOSTON CHAPTER Dedicated to improving Financial Management
(Visit our Web Page at)
ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTANTS (AGA) – BOSTON CHAPTER
GEORGE E. BRADY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM (FY 2012)
Applicant’s Name:
(First)(Middle)(Last)
Address:
(Street)(City/Town)(State)(Zip)
Telephone:( )
IEDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
College/University/High School Attending:
Note: If currently a high school student, please attach college acceptance letter that will validate your
enrollment.
Full Time Student:___Yes___No If NO, specify credits carried: ______
Class Status Fall of 2011:__Fresh.__Soph. __Jr. __Sr.__Grad.
MAJOR:CUM. GRADE POINT AVERAGE:
Note: Copy of your most current Grade Report is required with the Application.
SCHOLASTIC and ACTIVITY HONORS:
IIPERSONAL DATA
WORK EXPERIENCE (Paid or Unpaid):
TYPE OF WORKEMPLOYER/ORGANIZATIONDATES
OUTSIDE INTERESTS (CLUBS, HOBBIES, VOLUNTEER WORK, ETC):
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IIPERSONAL DATA (Continued)
CURRENT AGA MEMBER: ___Yes___No
RELATIVE OF CURRENT AGA MEMBER: ___Yes___No
If yes, Member’s Name:
Relationship:
REFERENCES (List at least one college/university professor or teacher/guidance counselor):
(1)
(Name)(Address)(Telephone)
(2)
(Name)(Address)(Telephone)
Note: One (1) letter of recommendation is required from one of the two listed names. The recommendation letter must accompany the application.
In a few sentences, please state your specific goals during the first three years following the completion of your degree: ______
IIIESSAY COMPOSITION (No more than two typed double-spaced pages.)
Please respond to the following questions: How will your higher education impact your future? What will you do with your degree? How can membership in a professional organization, such as the AGA, enhance your career?
Note: Information regarding the AGA can be found on the AGA Web Page:
IVFINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Indicate briefly your need for financial assistance if applicable: _____
FILE: George E. Brady Schol. Appl. (FY2012).DOC(2 of 2)11/23/2011