AICPA Foundation Scholarship for Future CPAs

Original Requirements

• Some financial need. Financial need will be assessed based on criteria outlined within the application form.
• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate-level degree in accounting.
• Planning to pursue the CPA licensure but not presently be a CPA.
• Completed at least 30 semester hours (or equivalent) of college coursework, including at least 6 semester hours (or equivalent) in accounting, by the end of spring 2026.
• Maintaining an overall and major GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
• Enrolling as a full-time undergraduate (12 semester hours or equivalent per semester) or a full-time graduate-level student (9 semester hours or equivalent per semester) for the full 2026-27 academic year; fall 2026 and spring 2027.
• An AICPA Student Affiliate member (or have submitted a new member application).
• A U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident (Green Card holder).
• Enrolled in a business and/or accounting program that is regionally, nationally or internationally accredited for the 2026-27 academic year.