In an effort to make accounting degrees more accessible and affordable for students, the Missouri Society of CPA's (MSCPA) created the LEAP scholarship program. LEAP, which stands for Lead and Enhance the Accounting Profession, allows for high school seniors who are planning to pursue an accounting degree at a Missouri college the opportunity to apply for $500 scholarships. Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, leadership potential, and a written "viewpoint." Details, rules, and the entire application process are available at leap-forward.com.