Kathleen M. Hamm, BS '85 Accounting Fellowship

Established by Kathleen M. Hamm, BS ’85. Must be student from a historically *underrepresented community accepted to the MS of Accounting program in the School of Management at UB. Preference will be given to students who (1) are first generation in their families to attend college, and/or (2) have demonstrated interest or have their work focused on the use of emerging technology and data analytics in the field of accounting.

This fellowship is based upon a full year of academic study. The payments will be disbursed in equal halves between the fall and spring semesters.

*For purposes of this scholarship, the term “underrepresented” is intended to refer to individuals who have been historically underrepresented in a particular field of study, profession, or educational pathway based on factors such as socioeconomic background (e.g. Pell eligibility), first-generation college status, geographic origin, educational access, AmeriCorps alumni status, veteran status, or other unprotected characteristics. This term does not establish preference based on race, sex, ethnicity, or any other protected classification under applicable federal or state law.