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.
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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AICPA Foundation CPA Exam Grant
Official application page for the AICPA Foundation CPA Exam Grant, providing up to $1,000 to assist CPA candidates with exam fees and preparatory course costs.
Must demonstrate financial need; Must not be receiving other full or partial scholarships, grants, or employer reimbursements that cover or exceed CPA Exam expenses; Must be planning to pursue CPA licensure but not currently be a CPA; Must have at least 1 part of the CPA Exam left to test; Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (green card holder); AICPA & CIMA staff and their family members are not eligible
Requirements
Provide proof of eligibility by submitting a copy of your Notice To Schedule (NTS) for at least one part of the exam; Must have not passed the CPA Exam; Must be signed in on ThisWayToCPA.com to apply
Application materials
Copy of Notice to Schedule (NTS); Copy of receipt for payment of exam application fees; Receipts of paid exam preparatory courses (if applicable); Unofficial or official-student-issued academic transcript(s); Updated resume; Completed online application
How to apply
Sign up for an AICPA student membership or Educator/Professional registration on ThisWayToCPA.com; Sign in to ThisWayToCPA.com; Return to this page and click the Apply Here button; Create an account on the AICPA Foundation Awards and Financial Aid portal; Click APPLY or SEE OPPORTUNITIES in the portal; Complete the eligibility quiz titled 'Eligibility - AICPA Foundation CPA Exam Grant'
Important dates
Opening Date: June 01, 2026; Close Date: September 30, 2026, 11:59 p.m. US/Eastern
Documents
Download the flyer (PDF)
Contact
scholarships@aicpa.org
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