Courtney Houde
The Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MassCPAs) announced today that two local students were awarded scholarships by the MassCPAs Educational Foundation’s 2025 Scholarship Program.
Forty-eight students in all were honored for their awards at MassCPAs annual, member-wide networking event, Connect 2025, on May 6.
The local students received scholarships are:
Lowell’s Rachel Sorano, UMass Lowell, Amy Pitter Scholarship
Littleton’s Courtney Houde, UMass Lowell, Gertrude L. Briggs CPA Memorial Scholarship
“The passion and expertise of this year’s scholarship recipients is truly inspiring,” said Zach Donah, CAE, president and CEO of MassCPAs. “Their dedication to the accounting profession reassures us that the future of our industry in Massachusetts is in good hands. We’re proud to support their academic journeys and contribute to their success. Our sincere thanks go to the donors and volunteers whose generosity makes these opportunities possible.”
Rachel Sorano
Scholarships are funded 100% through donations to the MassCPAs Educational Foundation. The mission of the Foundation is to inspire and support the next generation of CPAs in Massachusetts, and since the program’s inception in 2006, the Foundation has awarded over 450 scholarships to aspiring CPAs, ranging from $1,000-$10,000 and totaling more than $2,080,000.
Scholarships are available for both undergraduate and graduate accounting students, as well as graduating high school seniors, who are attending a college or university in Massachusetts or attending a college or university out-of-state with a permanent residence in Massachusetts. Scholarship funds are issued directly to the students and can be used for tuition, books, interviewing expenses or other needs. For more information about the Educational Foundation, click here.
“At MassCPAs, our goal is to foster a robust and talented accounting workforce,” said Allie Orlando, director of Academic and Career Development. “These scholarships break down financial barriers, offering deserving students the opportunity to succeed. We are truly grateful to the donors who help provide these critical opportunities and support the growth of the profession in Massachusetts.”
The Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants, Inc. is the state professional association of certified public accountants, representing over 11,500 members in public accounting practice, industry and business, government and education.
The Society works to develop and maintain high professional standards and offers a wide array of legislative, technical and referral services to its members.
