As a part of the admissions process, applicants to the Jenkins MAC on-campus program may be considered for Jenkins Graduate School’s merit-based MAC fellowships . Students may qualify for an academic or firm-sponsored fellowship.
Recipients of MAC fellowships are selected based on their scholarship, leadership, service, experience, presence and integrity. Finalists are recognized in combination with their admission into the MAC program. To be considered for the fellowship program, a student must submit all required application materials and at least one GMAT score by the February 1st deadline .
Meet the twelve students that were awarded fellowships for the 2021-22 academic year.
Bailey Alleman Academic Fellow St. Leo University Edmond, Oklahoma
Why did you choose the Jenkins MAC? I chose the Jenkins MAC program because my professor spoke highly of the program and thought that it would be a great fit for me.Job after graduation? CliftonLarsonAllen, Tampa, FL – TaxWhat are you looking forward to most in the program? I am looking forward to continuing to learn. I’ve always been curious by nature, so I am grateful for the opportunity to go back to school and continue my education.Fun fact about me Music is my favorite hobby. I love to sing, play guitar, and play piano.
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Samantha Crossen Academic Fellow NC State University Emerald Isle, NC
Why did you choose the Jenkins MAC? I chose the Jenkins MAC program because the faculty are so welcoming and so willing to help!Job after graduation? Cisco LIFT programWhat are you looking forward to most in the program? I am looking forward to meeting new people in the accounting field.Fun fact about me I graduated undergrad a year early!
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Ethan Raub Academic Fellow NC State University Statesville, NC
Why did you choose the Jenkins MAC? NC State has always felt like home since undergrad, so it made the decision easy. It also felt like the best place for me to jumpstart my career by sitting under the teaching of excellent professors and staff.Job after graduation? EY, TaxWhat are you looking forward to most in the program? I am most looking forward to returning to a physical classroom with my friends from undergrad as well as meeting new friends with different backgrounds than me.Fun fact about me I can walk on my hands!
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Juan Vigoya Academic Fellow Guilford College Greensboro, NC
Why did you choose the Jenkins MAC? The top-notch professors, resources, network, and academic environment.Job after graduation? RSM, TaxWhat are you looking forward to most in the program? Getting to make connections and grow my network as I meet others within and outside the program.
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Jade Brooks Firm-Sponsored Fellow Johnson Lambert, Audit Catawba College Hickory, NC
Why did you choose the Jenkins MAC? The program’s well-known success with preparing students for the CPA exam and their future careers.Job after graduation? Johnson Lambert, AuditWhat are you looking forward to most in the program? Networking with other MAC students and gaining the experience necessary to excel in the accounting world. I am also excited to continue learning in a smaller classroom environment that I enjoy.Fun fact about me I played both Indoor and Beach Division II Volleyball while earning my undergraduate degree at Catawba College.
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Blake Daniel Firm-Sponsored Fellow BDO, Audit UNC Chapel Hill Clinton, NC
Why did you choose the Jenkins MAC? I chose Jenkins MAC because I believe the program will push me outside of my comfort zone and allow me to learn and grow so much more as a result.Job after graduation? BDO, AuditWhat are you looking forward to most in the program? I am looking forward to meeting and forming relationships with other likeminded individuals.Fun fact about me I play squash!
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Andres Fuentes Firm-sponsored fellow DHG, Audit East Carolina University Arapahoe, NC
Why did you choose the Jenkins MAC? I chose the Jenkins MAC program because of its flexibility between online and in-person classes. I was previously planning on continuing to work full-time and be a student full-time. After further consideration and interaction with MAC’s staff, I chose to switch to in-person classes because of how personable and helpful the advisors were.Job after graduation? BDO, AuditWhat are you looking forward to most in the program? I am looking forward to growing both academically and professionally. I am also excited about creating further connections with students/professionals in the area of expertise I hope to create a career in.Fun fact about me A fun fact about me is that I enjoy any activity that involves the outdoors and my family.
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Denning Hudson Firm-sponsored Fellow EY, Tax Barton College Wilson, NC
Why did you choose the Jenkins MAC? I chose the Jenkins MAC program because of the excellent networking and job opportunities available to students in the program. The MAC leaders have done an excellent job of setting students up for success in the accounting field and I wanted to take advantage of those opportunities as well.Job after graduation? I will be working with EY after I finish the MAC program as a Tax Staff employee.What are you looking forward to most in the program? I am looking forward to exploring the NC State campus and getting to know my professors and classmates in the MAC program. It will be nice to back in-person and learning face to face with a superb group of people.Fun fact about me I was a member of the Men’s Soccer team at Barton.
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Sadie Lang Firm-sponsored fellow Cherry Bekaert, Tax Northeastern University Raleigh, NC
Why did you choose the Jenkins MAC? I come from a non-accounting background, so being able to complete the prerequisites through the ASAP program was a huge factor in my decision.Job after graduation? Cherry Bekaert, TaxWhat are you looking forward to most in the program? I am most looking forward to meeting and connecting with new classmates.Fun fact about me I love to kayak!
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Jose Ortega Firm-sponsored fellow DHG, Audit Fayetteville State University Queens, NY
Why did you choose the Jenkins MAC? After conducting my research NC State’s Jenkins MAC program was the best fit for me. Everyone I have had contact with has been very friendly and beyond helpful.Job after graduation? DHG, AuditWhat are you looking forward to most in the program? I am looking forward to learning from some of the best educators and hoping to make long life connections with my peers.Fun fact about me I was a firefighter for 10 years, 4 in the military and 6 for the DOD on Fort Bragg NC.
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Sloane Patterson Firm-sponsored fellow Williams Overman Pierce, Audit/Tax NC State University Clayton, NC
Why did you choose the Jenkins MAC? I loved my undergraduate experience at NC State University and wanted to continue my education here.Job after graduation? I will start with Williams Overman Pierce after graduation in both tax and audit until I decide which service line I prefer.What are you looking forward to most in the program? I am looking forward to connecting with other students and professors within the program.Fun fact about me I studied animal science for my undergraduate degree and fostered kittens throughout Covid quarantine.
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Asaad Shaw Firm-sponsored fellow Elliott Davis, Audit Shaw University Passaic, New Jersey
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