Posted on January 19, 2021 at 5:09 PM, updated January 19, 2021 at 5:10 PM Print
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) Legacy Scholars Program will award more than 150 academic scholarships totaling over $600,000 this year. If you meet the following criteria, then we urge you to apply as soon as possible for consideration:
- You attend a university and are pursuing a degree in accounting (or accounting-related subject) during the 2021-22 academic year;
- You plan on pursuing CPA licensure after graduation;
- You have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
The deadline to apply is March 1, 2021 at 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Apply here today.
Name of Scholarship |
Who is It For |
|
| American Woman's Society of CPAs | Female students majoring in accounting or an accounting-related field | $5,000 |
| AICPA John L. Carey Award | Holders of liberal arts or non-business undergraduate degrees who are pursuing graduate studies in accounting and CPA licensure | $5,000 |
| AICPA Foundation Two-Year Transfer | Students transferring from a two-year institution into a four-year accounting program. | $5,000 |
| AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students | Minority students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting or an accounting-related major | $3,000 to $5,000 |
| AICPA/Robert Half Scholarship | Students majoring in accounting, finance or information systems planning to pursue CPA licensure | $10,000 |
| AICPA Foundation Scholarship for Future CPAs | Undergraduate or graduate students interested in pursuing the CPA license after graduation | $5,000 |
Founded in 1887, the AICPA represents the CPA profession nationally regarding rule-making and standard-setting, and serves as an advocate before legislative bodies, public interest groups and other professional organizations. The AICPA develops standards for audits of private companies and other services by CPAs; provides educational guidance materials to its members; develops and grades the Uniform CPA Examination; and monitors and enforces compliance with the profession’s technical and ethical standards.