The ASCPA Educational Foundation awards General, Diversity in Accounting, and Financial Need each year. Applications for scholarships are accepted from January 4, 2021 through March 19, 2021. Each scholarship is $2,500.00.
- 23 General Scholarships one for each accredited accounting program in Alabama
- 5 Diversity in Accounting Scholarships to create a more diverse and reflective professional accounting population. There are five scholarships awarded at-large.
- 2 Financial Need Scholarships for students in particularly financially stressful situations. Two will be awarded at-large.
Applications open January 4, 2021
Deadline to apply is March 19, 2021
Carefully read each scholarship’s criteria.
- You must have the signature of an advisor on your completed application for it to be considered. Please see the list of eligible universities at the bottom of this page.
- Include a current resume.
- Your 300 word essay should make a compelling case for your selection. Describe why you are majoring in accounting and how the scholarship will influence your journey.
- Include a transcript – download from the university computer – does not have to be an “official” transcript.
Applications are available January 4, 2021 through March 19, 2021. Please send any questions about scholarships and the selection process to Zack Camerio at zcamerio@ascpa.org.
Scholarship Criteria
General Scholarship
The successful candidate will:
- have declared a major in accounting
- have completed Financial/Intermediate Accounting I and II courses before the 2020 fall semester
- have “B” average in all accounting courses (3.0 on a 4.0 scale)
- have “B” average overall (3.0 on a 4.0 scale)
- have at least one full year left in school (fourth or fifth year)
- be enrolled with 6 hours per semester/12 hours per year minimum
- be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident (green card)
- have a strong interest in a career in Alabama public accounting
- plan to pursue CPA licensure, but not presently be a CPA
The scholarships available from the Educational Foundation are awarded through a selection process of ASCPA staff and the Foundation’s Board of Directors. Many ASCPA chapters also award their own scholarships; your application will be shared with the appropriate chapter for their own awards.
Deadline for the 2021/22 scholarships is EOB Friday, March 19, 2021.
Diversity in Accounting Scholarship
The ASCPA Scholarship for Diversity in Accounting provides financial awards to outstanding minority students to encourage their pursuit of accounting as a major and their ultimate entry into the profession. A student qualifying for a diversity scholarship is defined as being of Black or African-American, Hispanic or Latino, Native American or Asian ethnic backgrounds.
The successful candidate will:
- have completed Financial/Intermediate Accounting I and II courses before start of 2020 fall semester
- have “B” average in all accounting courses (3.0 on a 4.0 scale)
- have “B” average overall (3.0 on a 4.0 scale)
- have at least one full year left in school (fourth or fifth year)
- have declared a major in accounting
- be enrolled with 6 hours per semester/12 hours per year minimum
- be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident (green card)
- have a strong interest in a career in Alabama public accounting
- plan to pursue CPA licensure, but are not presently a CPA
Deadline for the 2021/22 scholarships is EOB Friday, March 19, 2021.
Financial Need
The ASCPA Financial Need Scholarship provides financial awards to students who, for varying reasons, are experiencing difficulty with the costs of living and studying while pursuing an accounting major.
The successful candidate will:
- have completed Financial/Intermediate Accounting I and II courses before the start of 2020 fall semester
- have “B” average in all accounting courses (3.0 on a 4.0 scale)
- have “B” average overall (3.0 on a 4.0 scale)
- have at least one full year left in school (fourth or fifth year)
- have declared a major in accounting
- be enrolled with 6 hours per semester/12 hours per year minimum
- be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident (green card)
- have a strong interest in a career in Alabama public accounting
- plan to pursue CPA licensure, but are not presently a CPA
Deadline for the 2021/22 scholarships is EOB Friday, March 19, 2021.