The Bree Montoya Scholarship for Accounting is now accepting applications from undergraduate students across the United States pursuing careers in accounting, finance, or related fields. Established by accounting professional Bree Montoya, this initiative aims to support students who demonstrate strong academic dedication, personal integrity, and a clear interest in contributing responsibly to financial reporting and accounting. The scholarship reflects a commitment to ethical standards, academic responsibility, and the future of the accounting profession.
Administered independently and not limited by geographic boundaries, the scholarship recognizes the growing need for ethical awareness and transparency within accounting and financial systems. Through this program, Montoya seeks to encourage students to think critically about their role in maintaining trust, accuracy, and accountability in financial reporting. The scholarship centers on the belief that strong ethical decision-making is essential to the long-term credibility of the accounting profession, aligning with current academic and professional discussions surrounding ethical leadership and responsible decision-making in accounting practices.
Applicants must submit an original essay between 500 and 800 words responding to a prompt focused on ethics and transparency in accounting. Essays are evaluated based on originality, clarity, critical thinking, and alignment with professional accounting values. Submissions must clearly explain how ethical decision-making supports public trust and how the applicant plans to apply these principles throughout an accounting career. The application deadline is July 15, 2026, with one recipient selected and officially announced on August 15, 2026.
The scholarship provides a one-time financial award of $1,000 to support academic expenses related to undergraduate education. This investment in future accounting professionals comes at a time when the industry faces increasing scrutiny regarding financial transparency and ethical practices. For business and technology leaders, the development of ethically-minded accounting professionals has significant implications for corporate governance, financial reporting accuracy, and overall market confidence.
Bree Montoya brings substantial professional experience to this initiative, serving as Director of the Business Valuation and Litigation Support Department at Gray, Blodgett & Company, PLLC. With more than twenty years of accounting experience and fifteen years in public accounting, her work spans business valuation, forensic accounting, and financial consulting across multiple industries. Her credentials include being a Certified Public Accountant licensed in Oklahoma, holding Accreditation in Business Valuation from the AICPA, and the Certified Valuation Analyst designation from NACVA.
Additional information, eligibility details, and application instructions are available on the official scholarship website at https://bree-montoya-scholarship.com. The scholarship represents a strategic investment in developing the next generation of accounting professionals who prioritize ethical decision-making and transparency, factors that directly impact business integrity and financial market stability.
