In recognition of Professor Emeritus Stan Deal's 25 years of teaching at APU, this scholarship was established. Stan Deal came to Azusa Pacific University as an adjunct in 1984 and became a full-time faculty member in 1986. His focus has been teaching principles  of financial and managerial accounting, intermediate accounting, and  federal taxation at the undergraduate level. 

Award of $3000 - $5000 for one year.

Eligibility Requirements: 

• Enrolled in APU accounting program in the School of Business and Management (Preference given to accounting majors)

• Be enrolled or have taken Intermediate Accounting I

• Averaging a GPA of 3.5 or above

• Demonstrate leadership and professionalism

• Completion of Scholarship Application

• Interview with Scholarship Committee, if requested

Gabriel De La Rosa is an audit partner and an SEC reviewing partner in KPMG’s Technology Media & Telecommunications practice and has served as either the audit partner of SEC reviewing partner on several IPOs.

Award of $2000- $3000 for one year.

The eligible student will:

• Be enrolled in APU accounting program in the School of Business and Management (Preference given to accounting majors)

• Be from socio­ economic backgrounds that are substantially under-represented in the accounting profession as determined by, for example, the AICPA (American Institute for Certified Public Accountants), and within that group preference will be given to first-generation college students

• Have overcome economic and/or educational hardships, or students who have demonstrated leadership experience in economically or educationally underserved communities

• GPA of 3.0 or above

This award is in honor of Mr. Del Goehner, to benefit undergraduate accounting students at Azusa Pacific University. Del, a CPA, an accounting firm owner, and a professor (at Pasadena College, Hanoi University, and for 14 years, at Azusa Pacific University), was known for his dedication to his work and commitment to integrity, faithfulness, and trustworthiness. He always sought to serve others, being thoughtful and caring in giving advice. He was actively involved in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Rotary International, Lake Avenue Church, and Sammamish Presbyterian Church. Del and his beloved wife, Elaine, an APU Nursing faculty, shared a beautiful marriage of 59 years until Lord called him home in October 2022.

Award of $1000 for one year.

Eligibility Requirements: 

• Enrolled in APU accounting program in the School of Business and Management 

• Averaging a GPA of 3.3 or above

• Undergraduate Junior

Eligibility Requirements: 

• US citizen

• Current APU senior planning to enroll in the APU MBA program

• Maintain 3.0 or better GPA

• Financial need

• Completes the following application 

Dr. Gara began teaching at Azusa Pacific in the School of Business and Management in 1990. Dr. Gara was a member of Pomona First Baptist Church, where he sang in the choir and served as a witness for Christ to his neighbors and those who surrounded him. According to Dr. Ilene Bezjian, the Dean of the SBM from 1999-2013, Dr. Gara always made his faith evident to everyone. “When he told his personal testimony, he openly shared it and was never ashamed of his beliefs,” said Dr. Bezjian.

Award of $1000 to be awarded to one or more SBM Graduate Students.

Eligibility Requirements: 

• Enrolled in a graduate program in the School of Business and Management

• Maintain 3.0 GPA minimum

• Financial Need

• Completion of application