Donor Story:
The Accenture Scholarship aims to equip young professionals with the resources to pursue not only their academic interests, but also their passions and interests outside of the classroom. The scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate well-roundness in academics, leadership and extracurricular activities; commitment to finding and following their passions; and an interest in the field of consulting.
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Established by Accenture Inc. and awarded on the basis of academic excellence, proven leadership skills, and involvement in school or community activities to students in second year in the Bachelor of Commerce program in the Smith School of Business. Preference will be given to students who have had exposure to a consulting-type business or initiative, or who demonstrates strong interest in consulting. A letter of application, with attached resume is to be submitted by 1 February for selection by the Commerce Awards Committee. Recipients will also be invited to apply for a paid summer internship experience, between their third and fourth year of study, for a period of 10-12 weeks at Accenture, and guaranteed an interview. Acceptance of employment is not a condition of this award.
