Applications are now being accepted for this year’s CPABC Bill Johnson DAP Student Achievement Award and are due May 23, 2025. Please see below and Finances & Scholarships page for more information and application instructions.
A $2,100 award has been made available through an endowment established by the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) and the Sauder School of Business to honour Bill Johnson, FCPA, FCGA, for his more than 35 years of service in support of accounting education and the accounting profession. The award is offered to a student enrolled in the Diploma in Accounting Program (DAP) who has achieved high academic standing in intermediate financial accounting courses, and has demonstrated both academic excellence throughout the Diploma and leadership through community service – each accomplishment is given equal weighting in selection. The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business in consultation with the Diploma in Accounting Program.
To be eligible for consideration of this award, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be enrolled in 2024 Winter Session courses
- Have completed a minimum of 9 credits by the end of Winter Term 2 (April 2025), including completion of BUSI 353 and BUSI 450 with a minimum grade of 75% in each
To apply, please submit the following documents by May 23rd:
- 5008 CPABC Bill Johnson DAP Student Achievement Award Scholarship Application Form
- Your résumé
- Two reference letters on the business letterhead with contact information from professional contacts in support of your community and/or leadership experience
The completed application package may be sent by e-mail to dap@sauder.ubc.ca.
The application form, resume and reference letters may all be submitted directly by the applicant together in one email.
All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply!
