The Paula B. Thomas Award will be awarded to a Middle Tennessee State University student who is deemed by the committee to have the greatest academic achievement. The Educational and Memorial Foundation Scholarship of TSCPA makes scholarships available to TSCPA student members who have completed introductory accounting courses and are planning to sit for the CPA Exam. Both undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply if they meet the eligibility requirements. Students transitioning from a 2-year community college to a 4-year university are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be residents of Tennessee or attending a Tennessee college or university. They must have completed at least 3 semester hours (or equivalent) in accounting by the end of spring 2025. Applicants must be majoring in accounting, finance, or related fields and planning to obtain their CPA designation. They must be attending college during the 2025-2026 school year. Applicants are required to submit two letters of recommendation, one must be from an accounting professor from the university the applicant is attending. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Tennessee Society of CPAs for more information.