AICPA Foundation Scholarship for Future CPAs

Eligibility

• Some financial need. Financial need will be assessed based on criteria outlined within the application form. Applicants must not be receiving any full or partial scholarships or grants that cover or exceed all of their educational expenses.
• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate-level degree in accounting.
• Planning to pursue the CPA licensure but not presently be a CPA.
• Completed at least 30 semester hours (or equivalent) of college coursework, including at least 6 semester hours (or equivalent) in accounting, by the end of spring 2026.
• Maintaining an overall and major GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
• Enrolling as a full-time undergraduate (12 semester hours or equivalent per semester) or a full-time graduate-level student (9 semester hours or equivalent per semester) for the full 2026-27 academic year; fall 2026 and spring 2027.
• Students graduating upon completion of fall 2026 are eligible to apply.
• Part-time students who are currently employed and have at least 6 semester hours or equivalent per semester to meet the CPA license work experience requirement are encouraged to apply. A letter of employment is required along with a letter of recommendation from an accounting professor.
• An AICPA Student Affiliate member (or have submitted a new member application).
• A U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident (Green Card holder).
• Enrolled in a business and/or accounting program that is regionally, nationally or internationally accredited for the 2026-27 academic year. The program must be accepted by the state board of accountancy as meeting the educational requirements necessary for CPA licensure in the state you intend to become licensed OR in the state where your program is located.
• Willingness to remain engaged with the AICPA and to provide feedback for the development of this and other programs by the Association.