Accounting Scholarships

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Scholarships

The AICPA is the national professional organization for certified public accountants, with a membership of more than 350,000. The AICPA offers scholarship opportunities for accounting students at varying points in their careers.

Other available scholarships: Other Sources, Surgent Accounting & Financial Education,

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship

The Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship, through the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, awards  scholarships from $1000-$10,000 to college students majoring in accounting, business, finance and criminal justice.

Deloitte Foundation Scholars Program

The Deloitte Foundation, a US nonprofit accelerating equity, innovation, and excellence in education supports programs that work in parallel with Deloitte’s MADE (Making Accounting Diverse and Equitable) commitment including the Accounting Scholars Program and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. 

Government Finance Officers Association

The Government Finance Officers Association awards various scholarships annually. For more information on scholarship eligibility, criteria and the application process, please contact the GFOA directly at (312) 977-9700.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) is a leading Hispanic organization supporting higher education. General eligibility requirements for scholarships include: Hispanic heritage; U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident status; minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA;  application for federal financial aid. Successful candidates are chosen based on academic achievement, financial need, personal strengths and leadership skills.

NSA Scholarship Foundation

Scholarships are awarded annually to students enrolled in US two, or four-year, accredited accounting programs.