The Kane County Cougars, Class-A Minor League organization of the MLB Partner League American Association, and PKF Mueller have partnered to offer accounting scholarships that will benefit deserving college students in honor of Alfred (Al) Mueller, founding Partner of the firm. Al Mueller passed away March 2016 and left a lasting legacy for his employees, clients, and the local community through his many civic and philanthropic endeavors. Al believed strongly in community and the wish to support students who were focused on studying in the field of accounting. The Al Mueller Memorial Scholarship Fund will provide five scholarships annually to deserving accounting college students. Each of the honored students will receive $1,500 towards their education.
“We are thrilled to partner with the Kane County Cougars organization to offer the Al Mueller Memorial Scholarship Fund, said David J. Nissen, CEO/President at PKF Mueller. “Al would have been pleased to hear of these efforts to support and encourage students to pursue their education in the field of accounting and would be so honored to hear that the scholarship is in his name.”
Requirements: Students majoring in the field of Accountancy. Students at a Junior level and above. Minimum GPA of 2.9 on a 4.0 scale. Extracurricular involvement and participation.
“PKF Mueller has been a tremendous supporter of the Kane County Cougars organization,” said owner Dr. Bob Froehlich. “We are thrilled to be able to contribute to the continued education of these hardworking students in honor of our dear friend Al Mueller.”
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