Every year there is a search for the most deserving accountancy student who posses all true traits of a pure JPIAn. The candidate must be a well rounded individual, meaning he/she must excel both in the academic and non-academic activities (extracurricular activities). The search is not limited but it is open to all JPIAns who is enrolled in the School year 2010-2011. Another qualification is that he must/she must attend the 13th Mid-Year Convention and the 28th Annual national Convention.
Each Local Chapter can nominate at least one candidate for his category and a maximum of three. Incumbent Regional Council Presidents and Incumbent Local Chapter Presidents are not allowed to apply in this category.
The candidate must properly secure the following documents in hard copy:
- Duly signed endorsement letters from the College Dean, Incumbent JPIA Adviser and Incumbent JPIA Local Chapter President.
- Certified True Copy of Grades or Transcript of Records.
- Resume with two 2×2 colored picture
- Photocopy of all corroborating evidences (certificates, medals, etc.) supporting all claims and assertions made in the bid.
- One page handwritten essay discussing “Why should I be the Next MOJ?”
- Certificate of Good Moral
Qualifications:
- Must be a bona fide member of NFJPIA FY 2010-2011.
- No non-passing grades in all subjects taken including non-academic subjects.
- GWA of 85% or above or its equivalent. No dropped subjects.
- Subject initially marked as incomplete would be fine as long as the completion gra0ode is passing.
- The candidate must not be involved in any criminal case brought upon by any competent course of jurisdiction.
Each qualified candidate will be subject to the following eliminations:
FIRST Elimination- selection of Top 11 Outstanding JPIAn (This will be held during the 3rd National Executive Board Meeting)
FINAL Elimination- selection of the Most Outstanding JPIAn. (This will be held during the 28th ANC)
Selected Top 11 must attend the Annual National Convention for FINAL SCREENING. Failure to attend ceases the right to claim such and will be given to the person who garnered the highest percentage next to him/her. He/she must confirm his/her attendance 1 month prior the 28th ANC. The top 11 will be announced during the 3rd National Executive Board Meeting.
ELIMINATION ROUND (Selection of the Top 11 Outstanding JPIAns)
Criteria for Judging:
Scholastic Grades (All Subjects) 30%
Academic contests won and participated 30%
Non-Academic contests won and participated 20%
Leadership Involvement 10%
Social Responsibility 10%
Total 100%
Scholastic Grades would be computed based on the submitted Transcript of Records. The candidate must also secure the equivalent grades imposed by his/her local chapter (e.g. If given a grade of 1= 100%). Computations of grades are cumulative. In the case of a transferee from another course, only the grades obtained from the Accountancy course or in the curriculum of Accountancy course shall be included in the computation.
Academic and Non-Academics Contest/s won and participated will be based on the number of certificates (given and received during the current federation year only) submitted (in photocopy only). From local chapter to national achievements (accounting and/or business related in terms of academic achievements) and NFJPIA related contests will be recognized. There will be no limitations on the number of contests submitted as long as the National Council duly certifies it. The candidate who garnered the highest points will be the BASIS for transmuting the PERCENTAGE EQUIVALENT.
Leadership Involvement and Social Responsibility refers to the seminars or any activities/events he/she attended and participated in relation with leadership and social responsibility and awareness (the scoring will be equivalent to the participation in academic and non-academic achievements).
Awards received are given the following points:
| Place | National | Regional | Local Chapter |
| 1st Place | 15 | 12 | 9 |
| 2nd Place | 12 | 9 | 6 |
| 3rd Place | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| Participation | 8 | 5 | 2 |
FINAL ROUND (Selection of the MOJ).
Criteria for Judging:
Essay 10%
Elimination Round 40%
Interview:
Academic Function 35%
Non-Academic Function 25%
Leadership Excellence and Skills 20%
Social Awareness and Responsibility 20%
Essay. There will be at most 4 questions that will be given during the 28th ANC that will be answered by the applicants. The scores for each item will be given by the panelists and will be upon their discretion.
Each scores or ratings in each category (Elimination Round, Achievements, Essay and Interview) will be ranked from lowest to highest (e.g. the highest rating or score will be rank 1). The rank in each criterion will be multiplied to its corresponding percentage. Each product will be added to determine their final score
The Four (4) Applicants who garnered the lowest score will be selected and three (ranks 2-4) of which will be the Outstanding JPIAn and the one who achieved the TOP spot will be the Most Outstanding JPIAn.
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