Top 43 Accounting Scholarships in June 2023

The CIA Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships are funded by the Central Intelligence Agency, a U.S. government agency that provides objective intelligence on foreign countries and global issues to the president, the National Security Council, and other policymakers to help them make national security decisions. Every year, their CIA Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships award up to $25,000 to multiple postsecondary students who are willing to work one to two 90-day sessions at the CIA before graduating and for a few years after graduating. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.

Easy scholarship from Nitro College open to all high school, college, community and graduate students.

Open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year.

The Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants Educational & Memorial Foundation Scholarship Program makes scholarships available to undergraduate and graduate students who have completed introductory accounting courses and are planning to take the CPA exam. The committee's goal is to support students entering the accounting profession. Both undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply if they meet the eligibility requirements.

The Foundation for Accounting Education Scholarship is an incredible opportunity for college students to receive up to $2,500 in scholarships. This award is designed to encourage students to pursue a career in accounting and is available to New York residents studying in New York with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants can choose the named scholarship they wish to apply for, making it a tailored experience. Don't miss out on this chance to invest in your future!

Are you an aspiring accountant planning to take the CMA certification exam? If so, consider applying for the CMA Scholarship! The CMA Scholarship is open to high-achieving accounting and finance postsecondary students who are planning to take the CMA certification exam. The scholarship is funded by the Institute of Management Accountants, a worldwide association of accountants and financial professionals devoted to advancing the management accounting profession. Each year, the scholarship selects many lucky students to help them fund and pass their CMA certification exam. Specifically, recipients are granted entrance and registration fees covering both parts of the exam, an exam support package with practice questions, and a three-year IMA membership while pursuing the certification. If you’re passionate about taking the next step in your accounting career and want some help funding your CMA certification exam, we encourage you to apply!

Are you a high school senior or current college student who is either currently pursuing or planning to soon major in business, accounting, finance, mathematics, or a related field? If so, consider applying for the CardRates.com Financial Futures Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 to the applicant who demonstrates the most academic achievement and submits the most impressive essay on how they plan to impact the finance industry. In addition to this essay, applicants must also obtain their official transcript and send these materials to: CardRates.com, Attn: Financial Futures Scholarship, 15 SE 1st Ave, Suite B, Gainesville, FL 32601. The scholarship is funded by CardRates.com, an organization with a mission to inform and educate their visitors about the world of credit cards, encouraging better credit decisions and a brighter financial future for all. If you have a passion for business and/or finance and want to earn some money for your college education, we encourage you to apply!

The Fulbright-Hanken Distinguished Chair in Business and Economics conducts research in the area of specialization and contributes to Hanken School of Economics' knowledge dissemination to academia and the corporate world and/or teaches in Hanken's degree programs and Executive Education. In addition to guest lecturing at Hanken School of Economics, the Fulbright-Hanken Distinguished Chair is encouraged to network and create linkages throughout Finland, and give occasional guest lectures at other Finnish universities. The Chair and Hanken faculty at the department work together in designing the Chair's activities. Information Sciences/Systems is an eligible discipline. A letter of invitation is strongly preferred. Applicants are highly encouraged to submit a letter of invitation from the relevant unit at Hanken. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or other terminal degree. Applicants must submit a Project Statement, a CV or Resume, and two Letters of Recommendation.

The NSHSS Foundation STEM Scholarship is for recently graduated seniors (Grad Year 2022) with demonstrated desire to major in or pursue a degree (or closely related) STEM. Please visit the scholarship's website for the eligible STEM disciplines. The NSHSS Foundation provides STEM scholarships for underrepresented groups in order to help reduce financial barriers for those with academic and leadership potential and the desire to pursue STEM careers. One to two educator recommendations are required.

Are you a bachelor's degree holder pursuing a career that involves the use of an East or Southeast Asian language? If so, consider applying for the Blakemore Freeman Fellowship! The Blakemore Freeman Fellowship is open to college graduates pursuing a professional, business, or academic career that will require the regular use of East or Southeast Asian languages. Applicants should have already formally studied their target language for at least three years and be willing to partake in extensive language study during the term of the grant. The scholarship is offered by the Blakemore Foundation, a Washington-based charitable trust dedicated to encouraging the use of Asian languages and increasing the understanding of Asian art within the United States. Every year, the fellowship covers tuition, and awards a stipend for related educational expenses, and basic living and transportation costs for the language programs of each of the winning applicants. If you’re looking for some help to pay off your East or Southeast Asian language program, we encourage you to apply!

Are you an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in accounting, business administration, criminal justice, or finance? If so, you might be interested in the Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program! The scholarship is open to college sophomores, juniors, seniors, or grad students studying a fraud-related discipline. The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), the world’s largest anti-fraud organization, offers the scholarship. It was named after Larry Jennings and Tracy Ritchie, two former ACFE members who were dedicated to "deterring fraud and other white-collar crime."  If you are also passionate about fighting fraud, we encourage you to apply for the Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program! Recipients can earn up to $10,000 to go towards their postsecondary education costs. Additionally, recipients earn a full year of ACFE membership. 

The Wells Fargo American Indian Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for eligible American Indian and Alaska Native undergraduate (juniors and seniors) and graduate students who are pursuing degrees full-time at an accredited institution. Graduate students must be pursuing a degree in business or a gaming/hospitality-related field. This includes banking, resort management, gaming operations, or management and administration including accounting, finance, information technology, and human resources. The scholarship program provides financial assistance to help students achieve their academic goals.

The Post-Secondary College Scholarship is funded by the SILA (Securities and Insurance Licensing Association) Foundation, an organization that provides an educational forum for the public to learn about various financial services. Each year, their Post-Secondary College Scholarship awards $1,000 to ten (10) postsecondary students working toward a career in the insurance and securities industry at any accredited institution. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.

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 and university classrooms. The AICPA Foundation awards annual fellowships to minority accounting scholars who demonstrate significant potential to become accounting educators. Applicants must have earned a Master's degree or completed at least 3 years of full-time experience in the accounting profession. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The William (Bill) Ezzell Scholarship provides financial assistance to CPAs pursuing their Ph.D.'s in accounting. Eligible applicants must be registered as an accounting faculty member or professional on ThisWayToCPA and have a minimum of three years of professional accounting experience, with a portion of that experience being within the last three years at the time of enrollment (internships can be included as long as the work was accounting or finance related). They must also either have a GMAT score of 650 or higher or an equivalent GRE score (must be less than 5 years old) and be at least in the second year of their current Ph.D. program. Additional submission requirements can be found in the application's first page. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Merchants Exchange Scholarship Fund is a fantastic opportunity for students pursuing a career in the Maritime Industry and/or International Trade. This scholarship is awarded based on merit to students who are currently enrolled in a 4-year college/university, a 2-year institutional degree program, or a US Coast Guard-approved course. Graduate students are also eligible. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and a declared major/minor related to the Maritime Industry and/or International Trade. To apply, students must complete a short online application, provide certified academic transcripts, and submit one letter of recommendation. The scholarship can be used towards tuition, fees, and books, and awards are dispersed to the recipient's institution of learning by September. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to further your education and advance your career!

The Stuart Cameron and Margaret McLeod Memorial Scholarship is a highly esteemed award that will be granted to a single applicant from the scholarship application pool. The Stuart Cameron McLeod Society (SCMS), an IMA (Institute of Management Accountants) affiliate that values active leadership and involvement, sponsors this scholarship. Ideally, applicants should be actively involved in an SCMS student chapter, parent chapter, and/or regional council.

The Laurels Fund was established in 1978 for the purpose of providing scholarships to students who are pursuing advanced degrees in Accounting. This fund provides one-year scholarships for those who are pursuing a Ph.D. degree in Accounting. Recipients are chosen based on academic achievements in coursework and research, as well as service, including volunteer work with significant or long-term commitments. Apply now to further your education and career in Accounting!

Are you a college or graduate student enrolled in a Facility Management program or a related field? If so, consider applying for the IFMA Foundation Scholarship! The IFMA Foundation Scholarship is open to post-secondary students enrolled in an accredited  Facility Management program or one in a related field. The scholarship is funded by the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), a professional membership association for facility management professionals with more than 14,000 members located in the United States, Canada, and other nations throughout the world. Each year, their IFMA Foundation Scholarship awards between $1,500 and $10,000 to multiple postsecondary students enrolled in facility management or related programs. In addition, winners' travel, registration, and participation costs will be fully covered for the World Workplace Conference and Expo. If this sounds like a good opportunity to you, we encourage you to apply!