Association of
Government
AccountantsBOSTON CHAPTER Dedicated to improving Financial Management
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FY 2011 WALTER FRESE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PROCESS
The Association of Government Accountants (AGA) - Boston Chapter is pleased to offer one (1)
Walter Frese Memorial Scholarship of $1,000 to a high school, undergraduate, or graduate student
enrolled in a financial management related program.
Background: The late Walter Frese was one of the original 59 Charter Members and one of the original nine Directors to serve on the National Board of the Association of Government Accountants (AGA). Mr. Frese was the second National President of the organization, serving from 1951 to 1952. The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) paid special recognition to Walter in its 100th Anniversary issue of the Journal of Accountancy. Mr. Frese’s career included the United States Department of the Treasury, the United States General Accounting Office, and the Harvard School of Business.
Eligibility: Applicants must have been accepted into or must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate/graduate student in a program relating to financial management. This will include (but not necessarily be limited to) majors in accounting, business administration, finance, information technology, and economics. In addition, graduate student applicants are considered eligible as long as the applicant is currently working in a government accounting/auditing/finance position. Note: Applicants must be a New England area resident or be enrolled in a New England area college.
Award Criteria:Recipients will be selected based on scholastic achievement, leadership qualities, extracurricular activities, reference letter, writing ability, and an expressed interest in the field of government accounting, auditing or financial management.
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 April 20, 2011 to:
AGA - BOSTON CHAPTER FY 2011 SCHOLARSHIPS
C/O WILLIAM A. MUENCH
10 JORDAN ROAD
HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01748-2650
Award Presentation: The scholarship will be awarded to the recipient at our Chapter End of Year Appreciation Dinner, June 2011. The recipient will be notified by May 13, 2011.
Questions: Please contact Bill Muench at 508/259-3382, E-mail: .
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Association of
Government
AccountantsBOSTON CHAPTER Dedicated to improving Financial Management
(Visit our Web Page at )
ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTANTS (AGA) – BOSTON CHAPTER
WALTER FRESE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM (FY 2011)
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 as an accounting or finance major.
Full Time Student:___Yes___No If NO, specify credits carried: ______
Class Status Fall of 2010:__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.)
The Association of Government Accountants (AGA) is dedicated to improving performance and accountability of federal, state and local governments for the benefit of the American people. Quality reporting is a critical part of the performance management effort. It improves communication with internal and external stakeholders, leads to better decision making and, ultimately, improves performance.Citizen Centric Reporting is a new initiative that encourages governments to produce and publish an annual report that is no more than four pages long.
With reference to the above statement, please respond and comment on the following questions: How would you encourage your local government (i.e. city, town, etc.) to implement a Citizen Centric Reporting initiative? What information would you want included in your local government’s annual report?
Note: Information regarding the AGA can be found on the AGA Web Page:
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IVFINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Indicate briefly your need for financial assistance if applicable: _____
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