The Institute of Internal Auditors

Academic Relations

The James Hooper Scholarship 2008

The Los Angeles Chapter of Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is excited to provide the opportunity for students enrolled at a college or university in Southern California to receive the James Hooper Scholarship for 2009.

Advantage for Scholars

Up to four (4) full scholarship grants will be awarded. The evaluation committee may decide to award fewer full scholarships and/or to award partial scholarships, as honorable mention awards, at their discretion.
Each full scholarship award includes a monetary grant of up to $1000.
Candidates who apply for the James Hooper Scholarship will receive priority consideration in the local LA IIA Internship Program in 2009. This internship program is designed to match eligible interested students with local businesses that are offering Internal Audit internships during the summer months. Details will be published on the IIA website and newsletter early in January, 2009 at www.theiia-la.org.

Eligibility Requirements

Full-time undergraduate student at a college or university in Southern California.
Graduating no sooner than the end of the spring semester/quarter in 2010.
Enrolled in the spring 2009 semester/quarter in accounting, auditing, business or another course of study that is supportive of a career in Internal Auditing.
Cumulative minimum GPA of 3.00. Students are responsible for providing official transcripts.
Active involvement in extracurricular activities (e.g., work, leadership in student organizations/affiliations, community service and volunteer organizations, sports programs, ROTC, etc.).

Timeline
January, 2009 – Details will be published on the IIA Website www.theiia-la.org.

February 27, 2009 – Completed application and attachments must be received by this date.

March 23, 2009 – Results are announced via the website.

Winners will be invited to the April 2009 Chapter meeting to receive their scholarship.

Please refer to the attached document or feel free to request additional information from either of the following IIA Los Angeles Chapter Academic Relations Committee members:

Robert McKim
rmckim@att.net
310.930.0066

Swapnil Bhatnagar
swapnil.bhatnagar@ey.com
818.530.6884

Steven Hudoba
shudoba@guitarcenter.com
818.735.8888 x2450

The scholarship is named in honor of former IIA Chairman of the Board Jim Hooper, who served on the IIA Executive Committee from 1980 to 1987, was a chairman or member of several international committees, including the International Conference, Quality, Education, and Membership committees and was a member of the IIA Los Angeles Chapter. He also received two of The IIA's highest awards: the Victor Z. Brink Award for Distinguished Service in 1987 and the Bradford Cadmus Memorial Award in 1992.

In 2008, Douglas Murray wrote the following tribute to Jim Hooper to more fully describe the type of individual Jim was. These words are powerful and provide an inspiration for all internal auditors.

Doug wrote:

I was deeply touched and honored when I saw that Jim Hooper had a scholarship fund in his name... Jim Hooper definitely deserves to be a part of the process that develops and educates our future internal auditors.

Jim was committed to the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). While working for him from 1997 to 2000 at Southern California Edison (SCE), he encouraged me, as a new auditor, to be involved in the profession by joining the IIA. Although he wasn't affiliated with the Information Systems Audit and Controls Association (ISACA) and because I was an IT Auditor, he also encouraged me to become a member of that organization too.

Jim was a man of high integrity. He was very supportive, personable, kind, and genuinely cared about all his employees. He took a personal interest in each and every one of us. He was sympathetic to the needs of his auditors. He encouraged each of us to recognize our Audit department colleagues and employees outside the department, who went above and beyond his/her normal duties, to achieve business objectives, by nominating them for the Edison International "High Five" award. As a recipient of a few of these awards, I know how it feels to be appreciated for my hard work.

As General Auditor of the Audit department at SCE, Jim was more like a father figure than my boss. His auditors were his second "family." He was an easy going, down-to-earth, gentle giant (he was a big and tall man) who was easily approachable, considerate, and easy to talk to. He backed up his auditors through thick and thin. He started a new philosophy for the audits department, "... a partnership with management." We became the department that would help invoke change to ensure the future success of the company. He believed in relationship management with the business to develop strong relationships. He had great social skills and wherever he went, he made new friends easily.

Jim believed in not only an open door but also in a revolving door policy. He encouraged his "family" to spread their wings and try new challenges by transferring/promoting into other departments (business units) or even finding something new outside the company. If and when his "family" wanted to come back to the Audit department, he welcomed them with open arms. I observed quite a few auditors who left the department and come back!!!

I can't say enough about Jim Hooper. But I do hope I've said enough that will give you an insight of the kind of man he was. He was selfless and enjoyed his involvement with the IIA and the profession. He is missed by all who have had the opportunity and privilege to know and work for him.

He was a GREAT man!!


	Academic Relations The James Hooper Scholarship 2008 The Los Angeles Chapter of Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is excited to provide the opportunity for students enrolled at a college or university in Southern California to receive the James Hooper Scholarship for 2009. Advantage for Scholars Up to four (4) full scholarship grants will be awarded. The evaluation committee may decide to award fewer full scholarships and/or to award partial scholarships, as honorable mention awards, at their discretion. Each full scholarship award includes a monetary grant of up to $1000. Candidates who apply for the James Hooper Scholarship will receive priority consideration in the local LA IIA Internship Program in 2009. This internship program is designed to match eligible interested students with local businesses that are offering Internal Audit internships during the summer months. Details will be published on the IIA website and newsletter early in January, 2009 at www.theiia-la.org. Eligibility Requirements Full-time undergraduate student at a college or university in Southern California. Graduating no sooner than the end of the spring semester/quarter in 2010. Enrolled in the spring 2009 semester/quarter in accounting, auditing, business or another course of study that is supportive of a career in Internal Auditing. Cumulative minimum GPA of 3.00. Students are responsible for providing official transcripts. Active involvement in extracurricular activities (e.g., work, leadership in student organizations/affiliations, community service and volunteer organizations, sports programs, ROTC, etc.). Timeline January, 2009 – Details will be published on the IIA Website www.theiia-la.org. February 27, 2009 – Completed application and attachments must be received by this date. March 23, 2009 – Results are announced via the website. Winners will be invited to the April 2009 Chapter meeting to receive their scholarship. Please refer to the attached document or feel free to request additional information from either of the following IIA Los Angeles Chapter Academic Relations Committee members: Robert McKim rmckim@att.net 310.930.0066 Swapnil Bhatnagar swapnil.bhatnagar@ey.com 818.530.6884 Steven Hudoba shudoba@guitarcenter.com 818.735.8888 x2450 The scholarship is named in honor of former IIA Chairman of the Board Jim Hooper, who served on the IIA Executive Committee from 1980 to 1987, was a chairman or member of several international committees, including the International Conference, Quality, Education, and Membership committees and was a member of the IIA Los Angeles Chapter. He also received two of The IIA's highest awards: the Victor Z. Brink Award for Distinguished Service in 1987 and the Bradford Cadmus Memorial Award in 1992. In 2008, Douglas Murray wrote the following tribute to Jim Hooper to more fully describe the type of individual Jim was. These words are powerful and provide an inspiration for all internal auditors. Doug wrote: I was deeply touched and honored when I saw that Jim Hooper had a scholarship fund in his name... Jim Hooper definitely deserves to be a part of the process that develops and educates our future internal auditors. Jim was committed to the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). While working for him from 1997 to 2000 at Southern California Edison (SCE), he encouraged me, as a new auditor, to be involved in the profession by joining the IIA. Although he wasn't affiliated with the Information Systems Audit and Controls Association (ISACA) and because I was an IT Auditor, he also encouraged me to become a member of that organization too. Jim was a man of high integrity. He was very supportive, personable, kind, and genuinely cared about all his employees. He took a personal interest in each and every one of us. He was sympathetic to the needs of his auditors. He encouraged each of us to recognize our Audit department colleagues and employees outside the department, who went above and beyond his/her normal duties, to achieve business objectives, by nominating them for the Edison International "High Five" award. As a recipient of a few of these awards, I know how it feels to be appreciated for my hard work. As General Auditor of the Audit department at SCE, Jim was more like a father figure than my boss. His auditors were his second "family." He was an easy going, down-to-earth, gentle giant (he was a big and tall man) who was easily approachable, considerate, and easy to talk to. He backed up his auditors through thick and thin. He started a new philosophy for the audits department, "... a partnership with management." We became the department that would help invoke change to ensure the future success of the company. He believed in relationship management with the business to develop strong relationships. He had great social skills and wherever he went, he made new friends easily. Jim believed in not only an open door but also in a revolving door policy. He encouraged his "family" to spread their wings and try new challenges by transferring/promoting into other departments (business units) or even finding something new outside the company. If and when his "family" wanted to come back to the Audit department, he welcomed them with open arms. I observed quite a few auditors who left the department and come back!!! I can't say enough about Jim Hooper. But I do hope I've said enough that will give you an insight of the kind of man he was. He was selfless and enjoyed his involvement with the IIA and the profession. He is missed by all who have had the opportunity and privilege to know and work for him. He was a GREAT man!!


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