The Lisa Russell, CPA, Memorial Scholarship is given by the Grant Thornton Foundation in memory of Lisa Russell, a partner in the firm's Boston office, who passed away in 2022. To celebrate and honor Lisa's passion for the profession, the advancement of women professionals and her commitment to an active lifestyle, this scholarship is awarded to a deserving female-athlete who has demonstrated academic excellence and financial need in the pursuit of a career in public accounting in Massachusetts. Applicants must be an undergraduate or graduate accounting student with the intention of pursuing a career in accounting upon graduation. Preference is given to freshman and sophomores who have completed 9 credits of undergraduate accounting coursework. 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.