June 28, 2016

updated 8/31

NJ Revilla-Garcia

Deloitte and HACU offer up to $10,000 award for accounting students

Deloitte LLP and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) have partnered to offer the Jorge Caballero Student Leadership Award of $10,000 for accounting majors demonstrating leadership qualities through academics and community involvement.

Applicants that demonstrate a strong interest in future employment with Deloitte are highly encouraged to apply. As part of the leadership award, applicants will also be considered for a paid internship with Deloitte.

The eligibility requirements for the award are:
  • Accounting major with definitive plans to meet the 150 hour requirement for obtaining CPA Certification
  • A minimum GPA of 3.5
  • Enrolled full-time in a four-year college or university
  • Sophomore or junior
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Three short essay responses
  • The student selected will also receive a scholarship to attend HACU's 30th Annual Conference, Oct. 8-10,2016, in San Antonio. Texas. The student will attend the Student Track and be recognized during the conference. 

The extended application deadline is Sept. 7, 2016, 5 p.m., Central time. More information and online application is available here. 

Photo: Alicia Velasquez was awarded the Jorge Caballero Student Leadership Award in 2015 at HACU's 29th Annual Conference in Miami Beach, Florida.


  

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, founded in 1986, represents more than 500 colleges and universities in the United States, Latin America, Spain, and school districts throughout the U.S. HACU is the only national association representing existing and emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). The Association’s headquarters are in San Antonio, Texas, with regional offices in Washington, D.C. and Sacramento, California.

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