Scholarships

Scholarships for Accounting Students

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With the recent enactment of new corporate accounting laws in the U.S., accounting degrees are in demand. There are three different classes of accountants to consider:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA),
Certified Management Accountant (CMA), and
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

The degree requirements vary for each class. Students who earn degrees in accounting will study the aspects of managerial accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, auditing, taxation, and more.

College and Universites

The first place to look for scholarships is the financial aid office of the college you are attending or planning on attending. They have a list of specific scholarships for accounting students. I would also check the scholarships available for Business Students because accounting students are also business students.

Professional Groups

Another very important place to look is professional groups or associations. These organizations purpose is to support and guide people who work and want to work in this field. Here are some national professional associations that are currently offering scholarships:

Regional Groups

National associations aren't the only organizations offering accounting scholarships. There are also a number of regional associations and local affiliates that hand out awards to deserving applicants. In fact, starting locally may increase your chances of winning quality scholarships.

You can locate regional associations and local affiliates that offer accounting scholarships by searching the net and by contacting your local Chamber of Commerce. You can also get leads from your local high schools, colleges, universities, and other educational institutions.

Public and Private Companies

Ford Motor Company - American Indian College Fund Tribal Scholarship

Minority Scholarships available

For a list of general minority scholarship, please visit our minority scholarship sectionFellowship for Minority Doctoral Students (AICPA)

The AICPA Fellowship for \Minority Doctoral Students program ensures that CPAs of diverse backgrounds are visible in college and university classrooms to serve as role models and mentors to young people in planning their education and careers. These competitive, renewable fellowship awards of $12,000 are awarded annually to full-time minority accounting scholars who demonstrate significant potential to become accounting educators. For more information, please visit AICPA

Other Accounting Resources

Accounting Terminology Guide (New York Society of CPAs, United States)

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