The Laurels Fund was established for the purpose of providing scholarships to female students who are pursuing advanced degrees in accounting. This Fund provides a one-year scholarship for a woman who is pursuing a PhD degree in accounting. The selection of the award recipient is based on the applicant's academic achievements in coursework and research activities; service including any volunteer work to which the applicant has made significant or long-term commitments; and financial need. One letter of reference based on scholarship, addressing both scholarship and teaching potential of the applicant, must be submitted. A second letter of reference about the character and leadership potential of the applicant is also required. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.