The Gilbert R. Vazquez CPA Scholarship is administered by the Educational Foundation of the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants, Inc. Applicants must be a graduate student, or an undergraduate student who has completed at least the first semester of their sophomore year by the time of application. They must have an intention to pursue a career in accounting in Massachusetts. Applicants for the MassCPAs Scholarship Program must attend a college or university in Massachusetts or attend a college or university out-of-state with a permanent address in Massachusetts and be enrolled in at least 9 credits during the Summer 2026 semester or Fall 2026 semester. A recommendation from an accounting professor, academic advisor, job supervisor, or mentor is required. Applicants must also submit a written essay or a 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.