NORMAN CITY, OK, December 30, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Bree Montoya Scholarship for Accounting is now open to applications from undergraduate students across the United States who are pursuing careers in accounting, finance, or related fields. Established by accounting professional Bree Montoya, the scholarship reflects a continued commitment to ethical standards, academic responsibility, and the future of the accounting profession.

Administered independently and not limited by geographic boundaries, the Bree Montoya Scholarship for Accounting is designed to recognize students who demonstrate strong academic dedication, personal integrity, and a clear interest in contributing responsibly to the financial reporting and accounting field. The scholarship is open to undergraduate students enrolled at accredited colleges or universities within the United States.

Bree Montoya created the scholarship to address the growing need for ethical awareness and transparency within accounting and financial systems. Through this initiative, Bree Montoya seeks to encourage students to think critically about their role in maintaining trust, accuracy, and accountability in financial reporting. The scholarship centers on the belief that strong ethical decision-making is essential to the long-term credibility of the accounting profession.

Applicants for the Bree Montoya Scholarship for Accounting must submit an original essay between 500 and 800 words responding to a prompt focused on ethics and transparency in accounting. Essays are evaluated based on originality, clarity, critical thinking, and alignment with professional accounting values. Submissions must clearly explain how ethical decision-making supports public trust and how the applicant plans to apply these principles throughout an accounting career.

The application deadline for the Bree Montoya Scholarship for Accounting is July 15, 2026. One recipient will be selected and officially announced on August 15, 2026. The scholarship provides a one-time financial award of $1,000 to support academic expenses related to undergraduate education.

Bree Montoya serves as the Director of the Business Valuation and Litigation Support Department at Gray, Blodgett & Company, PLLC. With more than twenty years of accounting experience and fifteen years in public accounting, Bree Montoya has worked extensively in business valuation, forensic accounting, and financial consulting. Her professional work spans multiple industries and includes complex engagements involving litigation support, estate planning, and privately held businesses.

Bree Montoya holds a Bachelor of Accountancy and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, with a minor in Economics, from the University of Oklahoma. She is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in Oklahoma and holds both the Accreditation in Business Valuation from the AICPA and the Certified Valuation Analyst designation from NACVA. While the scholarship reflects her professional background, the primary focus of the Bree Montoya Scholarship for Accounting remains on students and the future of the profession rather than individual achievements.

By establishing the Bree Montoya Scholarship for Accounting, Bree Montoya reinforces the importance of honesty, diligence, and accountability in financial education. The scholarship aligns with current academic and professional discussions surrounding ethical leadership, financial transparency, and responsible decision-making in accounting practices.

Additional information, eligibility details, and application instructions are available on the official scholarship website. Interested students are encouraged to review all requirements carefully and submit materials before the published deadline.

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