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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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AICPA Foundation Fellowship for Accounting Doctoral Students

Official scholarship page for the AICPA Foundation Fellowship, providing $15,000 to CPAs pursuing full-time accounting Ph.D. or DBA degrees at AACSB-accredited institutions.

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Deadline
2026-06-15
Award amount
$15,000
Eligibility
Must have CPA licensure; Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; Must have applied to or be matriculated in a full-time AACSB-accredited accounting Ph.D. or DBA program; Must have at least one year left in the program; Must demonstrate financial need; Must have intent to teach and research at a U.S. accredited university upon graduation
Requirements
CPA licensure; Enrollment or acceptance in 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 at ThisWayToCPA.com; Click the 'Apply Here' button on the scholarship page; Create an account on the AICPA Foundation Awards and Financial Aid portal; Complete the eligibility quiz for the 2026-27 fellowship; Submit the application through the portal dashboard
Important dates
Opening Date: March 01, 2026; Closing Date: June 15, 2026
Contact
scholarships@aicpa.org

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