Kochhar & Co. Scholarship

The Kochhar & Co. Scholarship is a $1,000 annual scholarship offered by Kochhar & Co. Chartered Professional Accountant, a firm founded in 2011 by Biki Kochhar and based in the Okanagan Valley with offices in Kelowna and Penticton. The scholarship is open to students enrolled in any field of study attending college or university on either a full-time or part-time basis. Applicants must have achieved a minimum GPA of 2.5 during their last academic year and must be residents of Canada or the United States. The scholarship requires submission of an essay answering one of two questions related to the role of accountants, either for companies or individuals. Essays must be under 1000 words and follow proper formatting and grammar conventions. The application includes completing an online form with personal information, academic details, and essay submission. High school students must also provide their high school counselor's name and email. The scholarship aims to support students pursuing higher education while engaging them in thinking about the accounting profession. Previous winners are recognized on the organization's website, demonstrating a commitment to celebrating scholarship recipients and their achievements.