American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) Foundation - Legacy Scholarships

Official scholarship page for students transferring from a two-year college to a four-year institution to pursue an accounting degree and CPA licensure.

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DeadlineSept. 30; Close Date: Mar 15, 2026, 11:59 p.m. US/Eastern; 2026-03-15: Closing date at 11:59 p.m. US/Eastern; Close Date: September 30, 2026, 11:59 p.m. US/Eastern; June 26: AICPA & CIMA Faculty Hour Series

Award amount$5,000; $10,000; $15,000; Up to $1,000; $5,000 - $10,000; $10,000 (AICPA/PCPS George Willie Student Scholarship); $5,000 (AICPA Foundation Two-year Transfer Scholarship); $5,000 - $10,000 (AICPA Foundation Scholarship for Future CPAs)

Last checkedJun 25, 2026

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Deadline

Sept. 30; Close Date: Mar 15, 2026, 11:59 p.m. US/Eastern; 2026-03-15: Closing date at 11:59 p.m. US/Eastern; Close Date: September 30, 2026, 11:59 p.m. US/Eastern; June 26: AICPA & CIMA Faculty Hour Series

Opening date

March 01, 2026; Application

Award amount

$5,000; $10,000; $15,000; Up to $1,000; $5,000 - $10,000; $10,000 (AICPA/PCPS George Willie Student Scholarship); $5,000 (AICPA Foundation Two-year Transfer Scholarship); $5,000 - $10,000 (AICPA Foundation Scholarship for Future CPAs)

Citizenship

U.S. citizens

Eligibility

Must have CPA licensure; Demonstrate financial need; Demonstrated financial need; Must have some financial need; AICPA Student Affiliate member; Must demonstrate financial need

Requirements

CPA licensure; Updated resume; Demonstrated financial need; Completed online application; Copy of Notice to Schedule (NTS); Must have not passed the CPA Exam

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