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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2026 CPA Exam Grant Flyer

Flyer for the 2026 CPA Exam Grant, offering up to $1,000 for eligible candidates to cover exam fees and preparation costs. Apply by September 30.

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Deadline

Sept. 30

Award amount

Up to $1,000

Eligibility

Demonstrate financial need; Planning to pursue CPA licensure, not currently a CPA; At least one CPA Exam section remaining; Valid Notice to Schedule (NTS) for at least one section; Not receiving full reimbursement from other sources; U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident

Requirements

Copy of Notice to Schedule (NTS); Receipts for CPA Exam application or section fees; Receipts for exam preparatory courses or materials (if applicable); Academic transcript(s) reflecting required credit hours; Updated resume; Completed online application

Application materials

Notice to Schedule (NTS); Fee receipts; Preparatory course/material receipts; Academic transcript(s); Resume; Online application

How to apply

Apply online at ThisWayToCPA.com/CPAExamGrant; Must be signed in to ThisWayToCPA.com to apply

Important dates

Application deadline: Sept. 30

Documents

Notice to Schedule (NTS); Academic transcript(s); Resume

Contact

scholarships@aicpa.org

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