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Our list of accounting scholarships have one thing in common. Only accounting students are eligible! If you’re on your way to becoming an accountant or certified public accountant (CPA) you have done the math and know you need help to pay for college. That’s where accounting scholarships can really help! Different organizations and career groups offer accounting scholarships to help pay for college or grad school. Awards include the $10,000 scholarship offered by American Institute for CPAs (AICPA) or the $1,500 accounting scholarship awarded by National Association of Black Accountants (NABA).

Having a degree in accounting means that you have the financial knowledge that today’s businesses need. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs for accountants are may grow by 4% through 2029. That is faster than average in comparison to other careers! The 2019 median pay is also noted at $71,550. So congratulations on your choice of majors! We hope you are successful on your path and are proud to offer this tool. Search our list of scholarships for accounting majors, and apply now!

George A. Frampton/Cornhusker Bank Lincoln High School Scholarship

This award is available for high school seniors who are residents of Lancaster County, Nebraska and attend Lincoln High School in Lincoln, Nebraska. Students must have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher and demonstrate an interest in business through choices of classes, work experience, or extracurricular activities.
Award Amount

Total:  $1200

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  March 15

NABA Atlanta Chapter Scholarship

This scholarship is open to U.S. undergraduate and graduate ethnic minority students who are pursuing an undergraduate accounting, finance, or related business degree or master’s-level business degree at a Georgia college/university or are Georgia residents. Applicants must be student members of NABA and have a grade point average of 3.2 or higher.
Award Amount

Total:  $10000

Awards:  8

Deadline

Deadline:  March 24

The Steven and Linda Lant Family Scholarship

This award is available for current high school seniors and undergraduate students who are residents of Dutchess County, New York. Applicants must be majoring in or planning to major in economics, accounting, or finance.
Award Amount

Total:  $10000

Awards:  4

Deadline

Deadline:  April 01

Hudson Valley Financial Professionals Scholarship

This award is available high school seniors residing in Dutchess County, New York. Applicants must plan to major in a field related to financial services.
Award Amount

Total:  $500

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  April 01

Illinois CPA Society Textbook Scholarship

College juniors, seniors and/or graduate students who are Illinois residents currently attending an accounting program of study at an Illinois college or university are eligible for this award. Students must demonstrate financial need and have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
Award Amount

Total:  $2500

Awards:  5

Deadline

Deadline:  April 01

Advancing Women in Accounting Scholarship

Illinois women who attend an Illinois institution and plan to sit for the CPA exam within three years are eligible for this award. Students must be college seniors or graduate students and have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
Award Amount

Total:  $20000

Awards:  5

Deadline

Deadline:  April 01

The Foundation of AFWA Master’s Scholarship

Female students who have applied to a master’s degree program in accounting or finance are eligible for this scholarship. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
Award Amount

Total:  $4500

Awards:  3

Deadline

Deadline:  April 01

National Society of Accountants Scholarship Program

U.S. and Canadian citizens who are current undergraduate students with grade point averages of 3.0 or higher are eligible for this award. Students must major in accounting.
Award Amount

Total:  $41250

Awards:  33

Deadline

Deadline:  April 01

Illinois CPA Society Accounting Scholarship Program

College seniors or graduate students who are residents of Illinois currently enrolled in an accounting program at an Illinois institution with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher are eligible to apply for this award. Students must complete an equivalent of four years of education by Aug. 31, and plan to take additional courses in the following year in order to meet the requirements to sit for the CPA examination in Illinois.
Award Amount

Total:  $12000

Awards:  6

Deadline

Deadline:  April 01

NYSSCPA Excellence in Accounting Scholarship

College juniors or seniors who are residents of New York attending a New York state college or university are eligible for this award. Students must be majoring in accounting and have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
Award Amount

Total:  $129375

Awards:  69

Deadline

Deadline:  April 08