Hi, I'm really interested in pursuing a career in accounting and plan to start my college journey in 2024. I know that accounting programs can be pretty rigorous, so anything that can help ease the financial burden would be amazing.
Does anyone know of specific scholarships targeted towards accounting students for the 2024 academic year? Any advice on organizations, companies, or institutions that are offering financial aid for aspiring accountants would be super helpful. Thanks!
Indeed, there are various accounting scholarships available that you might be eligible to apply for as a student with a declared accounting major.
One well-known organization is the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), which offers several scholarships for accounting students. For example, the AICPA Foundation Two-year Transfer Scholarship awards students looking to transfer from a two-year to a four-year institution with a financial award. On the other hand, the AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students is designed to enhance representation of ethnically diverse CPA professionals.
Another opportunity could be through the Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting which has scholarships for women pursuing accounting degrees at the undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate levels. Their offerings include the Moss Adams Foundation Scholarship for women pursuing a degree in accounting or finance.
The National Society of Accountants offers scholarships to U.S. or Canadian undergraduates majoring in accounting at an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the United States.
Companies often offer scholarships as well. Major accounting firms such as Deloitte and Ernst & Young have programs that award scholarships to accounting majors. These programs often also include internships, which can be a great way to gain professional experience in your chosen field.
Remember to check with the financial aid office of the schools you're applying to as well as the accounting department. They might have a list of scholarships that previous students have applied to or won.
In sum, there are many resources available, and it is worthwhile to apply to as many as possible to increase your chances of getting financial help. Good luck with your scholarship search!
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