In honor and remembrance of Dave Clarkson's passion, dedication and impact on the accounting profession through his service in public accounting, academia and volunteerism, the MassCPAs Educational Foundation is proud to dedicate a scholarship annually in his memory. The David J. Clarkson, CPA, Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student who has demonstrated academic excellence and financial need in the pursuit of a career in public accounting in Massachusetts. Applicants must be a graduate of a duly accredited senior secondary school. They must be accepted to, or already enrolled in, an accredited community college, college or university, having a course of study leading to a degree of Bachelor of Accounting or Accountancy. Graduates must show a course of study that satisfies the completion of the 150-hour requirement pursuant to 252 CMR 2: Requirements for certification under the Massachusetts Rules and Regulations Governing Public Accountants and Firms. Applicants must submit a recommendation from an accounting professor or high school teacher, academic advisor or job supervisor. Applicants must also submit an essay or a 2-3 minute video in which they describe what has shaped their decision to pursue a career in accounting. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Educational Foundation of the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants for more information.