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H.S. Mentoring Program

The Foundation for Aspiring Minority Accountants, Inc. High School Mentoring Program aims to connect juniors and seniors of African-American, Hispanic, and Asian descent with seasoned Accountants to obtain academic assistance.

High School

The Foundation for Aspiring Minority Accountants, Inc. (FAMA) aims to bridge the gap and increase representation in minority communities and the field of accounting.  Our ultimate goal is to open doors of opportunity for BIPOC students in the world of accountancy as we advance the field into the 21st century.

The Foundation for Aspiring Minority Accountants, Inc. will provide mentorship to selected junior and senior high schools students of African-American, Hispanic, and Asian descent who are interested in an undergraduate degree in business and/or accounting and need academic guidance, homework and/or tutoring support in high school.

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Requirements

𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:

  • Applicant must be an African-American, Hispanic, and/or Asian student

  • Applicant must attend high school and reside in the United States

  • Applicant must be interested in majoring in Business or Accounting at a college/university

𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:
The applicant will be required to submit an application form, one (1) letter of recommendation, a photo, and write an essay to be considered for the program. A transcript will also be required.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:

  • Why are you interested in the FAMA High School Mentoring Program?

  • What would you like out of your relationship with your Mentor?

  • The essay should be double-spaced and a minimum of five hundred (500) words.

 

𝐋𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:

  • A high school faculty member; written on the school’s original letterhead (or)

  • A community service organization; written on the organization’s original letterhead

Requirement Document

Deadline and Process

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞:
The completed application and supporting documents must be submitted by 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 to be considered for the mentoring program.

 

After this date, no applications will be accepted.

𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬:

  • The FAMA Mentorship Committee will review each application received by the deadline

  • The FAMA Mentorship Committee will choose applicants to advance to the interview

  • The FAMA Mentorship Committee will interview each chosen applicants

  • The FAMA Mentorship Committee will select the High School Mentoring Program participants

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