Scholarships

AICPA Scholarship information for minorities:

Applications for minority scholarships from the AICPA are available every January. For more information, visit http://www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/smas.htm.

Applications available for AICPA fellowships for minority doctoral students

The fellowships are awarded by the AICPA's Minority Initiatives Committee. The primary objective is to make it possible for more minorities to enter or advance in the accounting profession. Eligibility requirements, applications and frequently asked questions are available on the AICPA's Web site, http://www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/fmds.htm.

Scholarships for college students

The WICPA Educational Foundation provides scholarships for academic work leading toward an accounting degree. Scholarship applicants must be Wisconsin residents attending a Wisconsin college or university with an accounting program that qualifies them to sit for the CPA Exam. Applicants must apply through the accounting chair at their college or university.

In fiscal 2008-2009, up to eight $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to those pursuing a master’s degree and up to three $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to those pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting.