Leung School of Accounting

Incoming Freshmen: LP Leung Accounting Futures Schilarshi

Incoming Freshman students entering Azusa Pacific University with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher and declaring an Accounting major are eligible for the “LP Leung Accounting Futures Scholarship.” One year only.

Award of $1000 for one year

Eligibility Requirements:

• Declared Accounting Major
• Incoming GPA of 3.5 or higher
• First semester:  Must enroll in ACCT 120: Principles of Financial Accounting
• Second semester: Must enroll in ACCT 121: Principles of Managerial Accounting

*Sophomores  become eligible for Tier I

Current Undergraduate Students: LSA Academic Scholarship

Sophomore through Senior undergraduate students are eligible for either the Tier 1 or Tier II “LSA Academic Scholarship.”

Eligibility Requirements:

• Declared Accounting Major
• Enrolled in or completed ACCT 320: Intermediate Accounting 

Award of up to $15000 annually

Scholarships are awarded in two tiers by GPA.

Tier 1: Sophomores

• GPA 3.5-3.75: $7,000
• GPA 3.76-4.0: $9,000

Tier II:  Juniors and Seniors

• GPA 3.5-3.75: $11,000
• GPA 3.76-4.0: $15,000

How To Apply

Students automatically receive the scholarship if they (1) are registered as an Accounting major, (2) meet the GPA requirements and (3) show active enrollment in upper division Accounting courses and are moving toward completion of their Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree.

Disbursement

Once the student’s financial aid file is complete, the award usually disburses into the student’s APU account during the first month of the semester (first half of the award in fall, the second half in spring), or later depending on when documentation is received.

Renewability

Scholarships will be awarded each semester for those who meet the criteria.

To Retain Eligibility

Student’s GPA will be reviewed each semester and scholarship disbursements will be made by the Leung School of Accounting in the School of Business and Management.

Current Undergraduate Students: Gabe De La Rosa Accounting Scholarship

Gabriel De La Rosa is an audit partner and an SEC reviewing partner in KPMG’s Technology Media & Telecommunications practice and has served as either the audit partner of SEC reviewing partner on several IPOs.

Award of $3000 for one year

Eligibility Requirements:

• Be enrolled in APU accounting program in the School of Business and Management (Preference given to accounting majors, minors may apply).
• Be from socio­ economic backgrounds that are substantially under-represented in the accounting profession as determined by, for example, the AICPA (American Institute for Certified Public Accountants), and within that group preference will be given to first-generation college students.
• Have overcome economic and/or educational hardships, or students who have demonstrated leadership experience in economically or educationally underserved communities.

How To Apply

Students will complete the scholarship application during our January Scholarship month.

Disbursement

Once the student’s financial aid file is complete, the award usually disburses into the student’s APU account during the first month of the semester (first half of the award in fall, the second half in spring), or later depending on when documentation is received. The first disbursement occurs in the Fall semester following the Spring award announcement.

Renewability

This scholarship is awarded for one academic year. Students may reapply annually.

Current Graduate Students: LSA Academic Scholarship

Graduate students in the Master’s of Professional Accounting program are eligible for a scholarship of $500 per course up to $5000. This award is given per semester for students who hold a GPA of 3.5 or above.

*Last year for this scholarship will be 2025-2026

 

Leung Scholarship amounts for 2025-2026 Academic Year

*These scholarship amounts have been established through the 2027-2028 academic year. Scholarship amounts may be revised following that time.