McKonly & Asbury Launches Scholarship Fund to Empower the Next Wave of Accounting Leaders

McKonly & Asbury has wrapped up its fall recruiting season, which included visits to thirteen colleges and universities across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. With the next generation of accountants at the top of mind, our firm is excited to highlight an incredible opportunity for accounting students in Central Pennsylvania. Last year, our firm established the McKonly & Asbury Scholarship Fund for Future Public Accounting Leaders, a $50,000 initiative designed to support rising juniors, seniors, and fifth-year accounting students pursuing a career in public accounting, and we are thrilled to announce its availability for the 2025-2026 academic year!

 A Scholarship for Aspiring Accountants

The scholarship fund was created in 2023 to help alleviate the financial burden of education costs for students at select universities in our region. Each year, five $10,000 scholarships will be awarded to qualified students at each of the following participating universities:

• Penn State Harrisburg
• Millersville University
• Bloomsburg University
• Shippensburg University
• Messiah University

The Lancaster County Community Foundation administers the fund, and Scholarship America oversees the determination of the scholarship recipients. The application period for the 2025-2026 school year is open from November 1, 2024, to February 21, 2025. Scholarship recipients will be notified in March 2025, with the scholarship offer needing to be accepted by the student.

Students can apply for the McKonly & Asbury Scholarship Fund for Future Public Accounting Leaders HERE.

Scholarship Qualifications

To be eligible for this prestigious scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a rising junior, senior, or fifth-year student
• Be enrolled in an accounting or equivalent major, with the goal of pursuing a public accounting career
• Have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Be enrolled at one of the five qualifying colleges/universities listed above

A Firm That Invests in People

This scholarship is not just about financial support – it’s part of McKonly & Asbury’s broader mission of Helping Others Thrive. We are dedicated to investing in the next generation of public accounting leaders and providing opportunities for growth and success. Our commitment to fostering thriving careers extends beyond our current staff to the future of our industry. By offering opportunities like this scholarship, we are investing in the future of public accounting and ensuring that young professionals have the resources and support they need to thrive. We take a firm stance on making our people, our clients, and our community a better place to work, do business, and live.

We are also proud to share that McKonly & Asbury was recently ranked #1 in the nation in the Midsized Firm’s category of Accounting Today’s 2024 Best Firms to Work For – a recognition we take to heart as we continue to live out our commitment to Helping Others Thrive. This is the nineth year we’ve been named to this prestigious list, and the first time we’ve received the top ranking in our category. Additionally, we were honored to be named #1 in Best Firms for Young Accountants, thanks to our focus on creating an environment where young professionals can grow, develop, and succeed in their careers.

If you are an eligible student from one of the five participating universities, we encourage you to apply for this incredible opportunity. At McKonly & Asbury, we don’t just want you to succeed – we want you to thrive.

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