AICPA scholarships can support your accounting education

The AICPA has supported accounting students for more than 130 years. One of the ways we do this is through our scholarship program, which offers educational funding for accounting college students aspiring CPA licensure and for CPAs pursuing their Ph.D. The AICPA Foundation awards more than $1 million in scholarships, grants and fellowships to hundreds of students each year, with recipients receiving on average $5,000 towards their education.

College students: If you’re currently enrolled in an accounting program, check out the National Scholarship Search page for more information on the scholarships below, as well as additional opportunities offered by state CPA societies, National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) chapters and other not-for-profits. We also encourage you to contact your state CPA societies and school financial aid offices for other potential sources of financial assistance.

High school students: If you’re a senior planning to pursue accounting in college, you can find other scholarship opportunities at StartHereGoPlaces.com. The site also provides a wealth of information and resources to help you launch your accounting education; including our interactive accounting game Bank On It®.

And be sure to visit ThisWayToCPA.com to learn more about the CPA profession and join the AICPA for free as a Student Affiliate Member. Member-exclusive benefits include scholarship opportunities and competitions, special discounts on AICPA resources, and access to profession and career-building content through newsletters, webinars, Exam tips, and more to help you along your journey to become a CPA.

The Accounting Doctoral Scholars Program (ADS)

The ADS program addresses the growing shortage of academically qualified university accounting faculty members – especially those with recent experience in the practice of audit and tax.

Amount: $20,000

Learn more and apply for the Accounting Doctoral Scholars Program.

AICPA Fellowship for Minority Doctoral Students

The AICPA Fellowship for Minority Doctoral Students ensures that CPAs of diverse backgrounds are visible in college and university classrooms. The program's goal is to increase the number of minority CPAs who serve as role models and mentors to young people in the academic environment.

Amount: $12,000

Learn more and apply for the AICPA Fellowship for Minority Doctoral Students Program.

William (Bill) Ezzell Scholarship

The William (Bill) Ezzell Scholarship provides financial assistance to CPAs pursuing their Ph.D.’s in accounting.

Amount: $10,000

Learn more and apply for the William (Bill) Ezzel Scholarship.

PCPS George Willie Ethnically Diverse Student Scholarship & Internship

Available to ethnically diverse undergraduate (5th year) or graduate accounting students who are pursuing CPA licensure.

Amount: Up to $10,000

Learn more and apply for the PCPS George Willie Ethnically Diverse Student Scholarship & Internship.

AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students

The AICPA Minority Scholarship Award program provides awards to outstanding undergraduate and graduate minority students who plan to pursue the CPA licensure.

Amount: Up to $10,000/year

Learn more and apply for the AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students.

AICPA Scholarship for Future CPAs

The AICPA Foundation Scholarship for Future CPAs provides financial assistance to accounting majors who plan to become CPAs.

Amount: Up to $10,000

Learn more and apply for the AICPA Scholarship for Future CPAs.

AICPA Two-year Transfer Scholarship Award

The Two-year Transfer Scholarship Award provides financial assistance to students looking to transfer from a two-year college to a four-year institution to complete their degree in accounting or an accounting-related field.

Amount: $5,000/year

Learn more and apply for the AICPA Two-year Transfer Scholarship.

AICPA John L. Carey Scholarship Award

The John L. Carey Scholarship Award provides financial assistance to liberal arts and other non-business related degree holders who are pursuing graduate studies in accounting and the CPA designation.

Amount: $5,000/year

Learn more and apply for the AICPA John L. Carey Scholarship Award.

AWSCPA Scholarship Award

The AWSCPA Scholarship Award provides financial assistance to outstanding women students majoring in accounting or an accounting-related field.

Amount: $5,000/year

Learn more and apply for the AWSCPA Scholarship Award.

AICPA Foundation CPA Exam Scholarship

The CPA Exam Scholarship assists students and CPA candidates with some of the costs they may have incurred while taking the CPA Exam.

Amount: Up to $1,500

Learn more and apply for the AICPA Foundation CPA Exam.

AICPA Accounting Scholars Leadership Workshop

The ASLW program is an all-expenses-paid annual interactive event where minority students strengthen their professional skills and understanding of the benefits of earning the CPA credential.

Amount: N/A

Learn more and apply for the AICPA Accounting Scholars Leadership Workshop.