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/PCPS George Willie Student Scholarship

Official scholarship page for the AICPA/PCPS George Willie Student Scholarship, providing eligibility requirements, application instructions, and program details for accounting students.

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Deadline

2026-03-15

Award amount

$10,000

Eligibility

First-generation college student; Demonstrated financial need; Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate-level degree in accounting; Planning to pursue CPA licensure; Completed at least 30 semester hours of college coursework, including 6 hours in accounting; Overall and major GPA of at least 3.0

Requirements

Two letters of recommendation (at least one from a professor or licensed CPA); Letter of employment for part-time students; Willingness to remain engaged with the AICPA

Application materials

AICPA Student Affiliate membership; Two references (name and email address); Letter of employment (if applicable)

How to apply

Sign up or sign in to 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 AICPA Foundation Legacy Scholarships Eligibility Quiz; Submit the application through the portal

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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