Accenture Scholarships
Accenture American Indian Scholarship Recipients Announced for Academic Year 2012-2013 by Marveline Vallo Gabbard
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he Accenture American Indian Scholarship program was established, in 2005, to build personal and lasting relationships with students who will become the future leaders in the American Indian communities and, possibly, with Accenture. The scholarship seeks the very brightest American Indian and Alaska Native undergraduate students pursuing degrees and careers in engineering, computer science, operations management, management, finance, marketing and other business-oriented fields. Accenture provides summer internship opportunities for those selected undergraduate scholars. The Accenture scholarship program is sponsored and funded by Accenture LLP and administered by the American Indian Graduate Center. Each academic year, Accenture selects students who demonstrate character, personal merit and commitment to the American Indian community locally and/or nationally. Merit is demonstrated through leadership in school, civic and extracurricular activities, academic achievement and motivation to serve and succeed. This year’s selection of the very brightest Accenture scholars includes:
Jordan Mecom
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Aaron Melchor
The American Indian Graduate
• Nickolas Cantrell (Cherokee Nation) graduated from Locust Grove High School, in Locust Grove, Oklahoma, with a 3.98 GPA. Nickolas is currently attending Northeastern State University, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in computer science and information systems. • Megan Magness (Choctaw Nation) graduated from Edmond North High School, in Edmond, Oklahoma, with a 3.77 GPA. Megan is currently attending the University of Arkansas, pursing a bachelor’s degree in business. • Jordan Mecom (Choctaw Nation) graduated from Field Kindley High School, in Coffeyville, Kansas, with a 4.00 GPA. Jordan is currently attending Washington University in St. Louis, pursing a bachelor’s degree in economics.
Spencer Paisley
Jonathan Vierra