Deloitte teams up with Tech, Grambling State
Wednesday auditing and consulting giant Deloitte announced the creation of a $250,000 scholarship program to help fund the cost of tuition for students from Grambling State University who are seeking a Master of Accountancy (MAcc) degree from Louisiana Tech University’s College of Business.
The announcement further showcases the global professional services organization’s commitment to increasing diversity within the accounting profession.
As previously announced last fall, Tech and GSU signed a memorandum of understanding that provides an accelerated pathway for Grambling students to achieve a degree that is not provided at their undergraduate institution.
This agreement allows Louisiana Tech and Grambling to provide their shared students with the education, resources and support they need to sit for the CPA exam and launch successful careers.
Because financial aid packages will not transfer from institutions in Louisiana, senior accounting majors at Grambling State are required to self-fund their coursework at Louisiana Tech.
Prior to Deloitte’s scholarship program investment, scholarships and graduate assistantships were primarily funded by Louisiana Tech alumni in order to lift the financial burden for these students.
“The scholarships from Deloitte will be a game changer on multiple levels and we are thrilled to team with Louisiana Tech and Grambling State through this program,” said Stephen Metoyer, chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer, Deloitte Tax LLP and graduate of Louisiana Tech.
“We are truly grateful for Deloitte investment in this innovative pathway to our Master of Accountancy,” said Chris Martin, dean of Louisiana Tech’s College of Business. “Our collaboration with Grambling — and now Deloitte — is a testament to the importance of investing in shared student success that will benefit the field by providing highly qualified accounting professionals who will diversify the field. We look forward to expanding this model to other HBCUs in the future to continue to increase diversity of thought and opportunities in the accounting profession.”
“Deloitte’s support of our shared MAcc students will help create greater success and opportunity for them,” said Les Guice, president of Louisiana Tech. “Together, we will help many students achieve their academic goals, and I know they will then make a positive impact on our region and state.”
“We are thrilled our students have the opportunity to pursue MAcc courses while still enrolled at Grambling, giving them a decided edge while preparing for the CPA exam and ultimately earning a masters from the esteemed Louisiana Tech,” said Donald White, dean of the College of Business at Grambling State. “Students and faculty at Grambling are thankful to Deloitte for their support of this program that will benefit accounting students for generations.”
“We are grateful for Deloitte’s investment in our students,” said GSU President Rick Gallot. “Their support of our accountancy students reflects their commitment to a highly trained and diverse workforce.”
The investment from Deloitte’s scholarship program will be used to fund graduate assistantships, undergraduate tuition at Louisiana Tech (up to nine credit hours to support concurrent MAcc studies), and graduate tuition at Louisiana Tech University (up to 30 credit hours to support MAcc completion).
