Kochhar & Co. Chartered Professional Accountant was founded in 2011 by Biki Kochhar, a Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant, with a small office and a single staff member. Kochhar & Co. specializes in owner-managed corporations based in the Okanagan Valley, and has offices in both downtown Kelowna and Penticton.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for the "Kochhar & Co. Scholarship" a student must:

1. Be attending college or university on a full-time or part-time basis no later than September 2026.
2. Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during their last academic year.
3. Submit an answer to the essay question no later than 11:59 PM EST on the day of the deadline.
4. Be a resident of one of the following countries:
   1. Canada
   2. United States

*Note that you can be enrolled in any field of study.

Essay Question:

In under 1000 words, please answer only ONE of the following questions:

1. "What are the three most important things that an Accountant does for a Company?"
2. "What are the three most important things that an Accountant does for an Individual?"

Every essay must follow basic rules of format and grammar. Every paper must contain a beginning (introductory paragraph), a middle (several supporting paragraphs that comprise the body of the paper), and an end (concluding paragraph). Grammar is vital for essay composition. Sentence fragments, misspellings, and improper punctuation denote a carelessly-written and poorly-conceived paper. Lastly, if you are going to quote a source word for word, please ensure you cite your source using MLA or APA formatting.

Scholarship Amount: $1000

Application Deadline: March 31, 2026