Central Penn College Accounting Student Receives 2022 Pennsylvania CPA Foundation Scholarship
Summerdale, PA (06/22/2022) — Hassani Hussein Karemera was one of only 83 students statewide to be awarded a $3,000 Pennsylvania CPA Foundation scholarship as part of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA).
The Pennsylvania CPA Foundation scholarship was designed to help future CPAs reach their goals. A total of more than $213,000 in scholarships was awarded in 2021! PICPA has been investing in the Commonwealth's CPAs for more than 125 years.
Karemera is a first-generation college student pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting at Central Penn College in Summerdale, Pa. He is very involved in campus activities and is a member of the Gamma Beta Phi National Honor Society.
"Because of Central Penn's size, I can fully engage in the community," says Karemera.
Many of Central Penn's graduates go on to become Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). Professionals with a bachelor's degree in accounting are in high demand. The government predicts about a 10% growth in the field and related careers through 2026.
Students in Central Penn's accounting program learn how to interpret and analyze data, use various industry and financial software, perform cost and revenue projects and gain real-world experience during internships with local companies.
"Central Penn's accounting program provides students with the knowledge and the skills they need to succeed in this growing profession," says Dean of Professional Studies Benjamin Lipschutz.
Central Penn College provides students with the educational foundation to turn potential into professional success. Since 1881, the college has been a leading source for delivering career-focused education to students in Pennsylvania and beyond. With locations in Summerdale and Lancaster, Central Penn College offers associate, bachelor's and master's degrees and certificate programs in a variety of professional fields.* For more information, visit www.centralpenn.edu.
*To access information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit centralpenn.edu/disclosures.
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Hassani Hussein Karemera, a first-generation college student pursuing a bachelor's degree in accounting at Central Penn College.
