AICPA Foundation Fellowship for Accounting Doctoral Students
Official program page for the AICPA Foundation Fellowship, providing $15,000 awards to CPAs pursuing full-time accounting Ph.D. or DBA degrees at AACSB-accredited institutions.
Must have CPA licensure; Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (green card holder); Must have need for financial assistance; Must have a minimum of one year left in their program; Must have intent to teach and research at a U.S. accredited university upon graduation; Must be enrolled in or applied to a full-time AACSB-accredited accounting Ph.D. or DBA program
Requirements
CPA licensure; Enrollment or application to a full-time AACSB-accredited accounting Ph.D. or DBA program; Intent to teach and research at a U.S. accredited university; Minimum of one year remaining in the doctoral program; U.S. citizenship or permanent residency; Demonstrated financial need
Application materials
Online application; Essay; Academic documents; Resume; Two letters of recommendation
How to apply
Sign in or sign up as an Educator or Professional on ThisWayToCPA.com; Click the 'Apply Here' button on the fellowship page; Create an account on the AICPA Foundation Awards and Financial Aid portal; Click 'APPLY' or 'SEE OPPORTUNITIES' in the portal; Complete the Eligibility Quiz for the 2026-27 fellowship; Submit the application via the dashboard
Important dates
Opening Date: March 01, 2026; Closing Date: June 15, 2026
Contact
scholarships@aicpa.org
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