AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students

Eligibility Requirements

An eligible applicant must be/have:
An ethnic minority in the accounting profession (including but not limited to: Black or African American; Hispanic or Latino; Native American; Pacific Islander; or Asian American).
Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate-level degree in an accounting or accounting-related major. (Accounting-related shall be as determined by Sponsors in Sponsors’ sole discretion.).
Planning to pursue the CPA licensure but not presently be a CPA.
Attending a public or private, not-for-profit (501(c)) four-year college or university in the U.S. or territories for the full 2018-19 academic year.
Enrolled in a business and/or accounting program that is accredited by the AACSB and/or ACBSP for the full 2018-19 academic year.
Completed at least 30 semester hours (or equivalent) of college coursework, including at least 6 semester hours (or equivalent) in accounting, by end of spring 2018.
Maintaining an overall and major GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
Enrolled as a full-time undergraduate (12 semester hours or equivalent) or a full-time graduate level student (9 semester hours or equivalent) for the 2018-19 academic year (Note: an exception may be granted if you plan to participate in an internship).
An AICPA Student Affiliate member (or have submitted a new member application). Apply online at no cost: http://www.thiswaytocpa.com/aicpa-student-membership
A U.S. citizen or permanent resident (green card holder).
Some financial need (i.e., not receiving a full or partial scholarship(s) and/or grant(s) that cover and/or exceed one’s educational expenses).
Planning to participate in the AICPA Legacy Scholars program for the full 2018-19 academic year
Note: AICPA and CIMA staff and their family members are not eligible to receive this scholarship.