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The Baltimore CFA Society will be offering five (5) scholarships for the upcoming June 2012 exams.

CFA Institute will waive the enrollment fee and discount the registration fee for the exam. Registration fees vary. If you have already enrolled/paid for the exam, you will be reimbursed by CFA Institute.

Download a copy of the June 2012 Scholarship Application.

Baltimore CFA Society Scholarship information:

Deadline: January 25, 2012 - mail application, CFA Institute verification form, resume, and one letter of recommendation to:

Baltimore CFA Society

c/o Holly Sackett

100 Light Street

Floor 9

Baltimore, MD 21202

No email applications will be accepted

Scholarship recipients will be notified by January 31, 2012

Number of scholarship awards: 5

Who is eligible? Discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, or nationality is prohibited. Some suggestions for criteria include financial need, scholastic grades, or essays. Scholarships cannot be awarded to society officers, directors, or employees, or their immediate families. Applicants must fulfill all CFA candidate requirements. Contact a member society for details.

How many scholarships can a society award? A society may award a maximum of 10 scholarships per fiscal year. Each fiscal year includes the December exam and the June exam of the following year. Not all societies award scholarships for both the June and December exams.

What does the scholarship cover? For the current exam offering, the CFA Program enrollment fee (if applicable) is waived and the registration fee is discounted. Society scholars pay only the cost of curriculum (US$225) plus any applicable taxes and import duties. Curriculum discounts apply for returning candidates. The fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Scholarships cannot be deferred to another exam offering.