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 Scholarship for Future CPAs
Official scholarship information page for the AICPA Foundation Scholarship for Future CPAs, providing eligibility criteria, application instructions, and sponsor details.
Must have some financial need; Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate-level degree in accounting; Planning to pursue CPA licensure but not presently a CPA; Completed at least 30 semester hours of college coursework, including at least 6 hours in accounting, by end of spring 2026; Maintaining an overall and major GPA of at least 3.0; AICPA Student Affiliate member
Requirements
Two letters of recommendation (at least one from a professor or licensed CPA); Full-time enrollment (12+ hours for undergrad, 9+ hours for grad) for 2026-2027 academic year; Part-time students must be employed in accounting and enrolled in at least 6 hours; Willingness to remain engaged with the AICPA
Application materials
AICPA student affiliate membership; Two references (name and email); Letter of recommendation from an accounting professor (for part-time students); Letter of employment (for part-time students, if selected)
How to apply
Sign up or sign in to ThisWayToCPA.com with student membership credentials; Click the Apply Here button on the scholarship page; Create an account on the AICPA Foundation Awards and Financial Aid portal; Click APPLY or SEE OPPORTUNITIES; Complete the AICPA Foundation Legacy Scholarships Eligibility Quiz; Submit application via the application dashboard
Important dates
2025-12-01: Opening date; 2026-03-15: Closing date at 11:59 p.m. US/Eastern
Contact
scholarships@aicpa.org
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