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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!

Knoxville Business Association Scholarship

This scholarship is available for residents of Knox County, TN who are majoring in business at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and demonstrate unmet financial need.
Award Amount

Total:  $9000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  February 15

Washington CPA Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship is open to students who are accounting majors and will be college juniors or higher in the upcoming fall term at an accredited Washington college or university. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and be involved in on-campus, off-campus, or community activities.
Award Amount

Total:  $5000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  February 17

KyCPA Educational Foundation Scholarship Program

This scholarship is open to U.S. college students who are of at least sophomore status or higher and plan to sit for the CPA exam. Students must attend a Kentucky college or university and have an overall grade point average of 2.75 or higher and an accounting grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
Award Amount

Total:  $2500

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  February 22

Leroy Schmidt Scholarship

This scholarship is open to U.S. students who are Wisconsin residents entering the last year of a 150-hour accounting program (either resulting in a master’s degree or double major/minor). Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
Award Amount

Total:  $7500

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  February 23

AICPA/Accountemps Student Scholarship

U.S. undergraduate and graduate students enrolled full time in an accounting-related program of study are eligible for this award. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and must plan to pursue CPA licensure.
Award Amount

Total:  $160000

Awards:  4

Deadline

Deadline:  March 01

MWH Group Accounting Scholarship

The MWH Group Accounting scholarship is available for juniors and seniors at Midwestern State University who are majoring in accounting. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Although not required for eligibility, additional consideration will be given to students who graduated from north Texas high schools, as well as accounting interns with the MWH Group.
Award Amount

Total:  $8000

Awards:  2

Deadline

Deadline:  March 01

Doyle or Nelda Bivins Scholarship

The Doyle or Nelda Bivins Scholarship is available for graduating seniors in Wichita Falls, TX who are planning to major in accounting, business, engineering, or science at a college or university in Texas.
Award Amount

Total:  $6000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  March 01

AWSCPA Scholarship – South Florida

This award is available for U.S. women who are entering their fourth or fifth year of accounting education at a Florida college or university. Scholarships are awarded for academic excellence, tempered with professional and community involvement.
Award Amount

Total:  $16000

Awards:  4

Deadline

Deadline:  March 01

UNF Coggin Pathways to Success Scholarship

This scholarship is available for U.S. students who are incoming freshmen at the University of North Florida. Students must plan to be business majors, have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, and demonstrate financial need.
Award Amount

Total:  $8000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  March 01

AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students

U.S. undergraduate and graduate students who are members of an underrepresented ethnic minority group and are enrolled in an accounting-related program are eligible for this award. Students must have an overall and major grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
Award Amount

Total:  $125000

Awards:  5

Deadline

Deadline:  March 01