30 Great Scholarships for Accounting Majors (Updated)

Students studying accounting have a ton of scholarship opportunities to help them pay their way through college. While some are extremely competitive and sponsored by huge companies, others are more modest awards offered by small businesses and family foundations. But scholarships of any size are must-haves for students intent on graduating college with a degree, but little to no debt. That’s why Top Accounting Degrees went on the hunt for 30 great scholarships for accounting majors. Keep scrolling!

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Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance Undergraduate Scholarships

Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance

Varies
The Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance sponsors a number of scholarships each year, both nationally and through its many chapters. One such national scholarship is the Undergraduate Scholarship. Award amounts vary, but are meant to help support a female student in her 3rd, 4th, or 5th year of an accounting or finance degree. Upon applying for this scholarship, applicants also become eligible for the prestigious Paula Zanni Award, which is also sponsored by the Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance.

AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students

American Institute of CPAs

Up to $5,000
The AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students is an accounting scholarship sponsored by the American Institute of CPAs. To be eligible, applicants must be studying accounting full time. They must also be a member of an under-represented community. Successful applicants will receive up to $5,000 per academic year. Winners are chosen based on:

academic achievement
volunteerism and leadership
an overall commitment to their future career goals.

BMO Capital Markets Lime Connect Equity Through Education Scholarship

The Lime Network

$10,000 (U.S.) or $5,000 (Canada)

BMO Capital Markets and The Lime Network have teamed up to offer the Equity Through Education Scholarship. To apply, one must be a current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in accounting or a related subject. Applicants should also have a visible or non-visible disability. The application process includes submission of:

a current resume
university transcripts
a letter of reference
an essay.

The Clarke Price Scholarship

The Ohio Society of CPAs

$2,000

The Ohio Society of CPAs sponsors The Clarke Price Scholarship. This scholarship provides $2,000 to be used for school tuition and/or fees. To be eligible for The Clarke Price Scholarship, applicants must be attending an HLC- and/or AACSB-accredited college or university in the state of Ohio. They should have completed at least six hours in accounting, and be planning to sit for the CPA Exam.

CPAexcel Student Scholarship

Wiley CPAexcel

$500 + the Wiley CPAexcel Platinum CPA Review Course

Wiley CPAexcel sponsors an annual CPAexcel Student Scholarship. The winner receives $500 to put towards their education, plus the Wiley CPAexcel Platinum CPA Review Course valued at nearly $2,000. To be eligible, applicants must be taking at least one accounting course, and be majoring in either accounting or a related subject.

Edward C. Bryant Scholarship

American Statistical Association

$2,500
The Edward C. Bryant Scholarship is an accounting scholarship sponsored by the American Statistical Association. To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a graduate degree in survey statistics. Successful applicants will receive a cash prize of $2,500. Winners are chosen based on academic achievement and their potential to contribute to survey statistics.

Frank L. Greathouse Government Accounting Scholarship

Government Finance Officers Association

$10,000
The Frank L. Greathouse Government Accounting Scholarship is sponsored by the Government Finance Officers Association. To be eligible, applicants must be studying accounting as a full-time graduate or upper-level undergraduate student. Two $10,000 scholarships are awarded each year. Winners are chosen based on their commitment to accounting in the public sector.

Frederick and Demi Seguritan Scholarship

Asian Pacific Fund

$5,000

The Frederick and Demi Seguritan Scholarship is sponsored by the Asian Pacific Fund. The $5,000 renewable scholarship may be used to pursue a degree in a major related to business, including accounting. To be eligible for this award, one must be a first-generation Asian American living in northern California. Winners are chosen based on:

financial need
community service
a displayed interest in business.

Fukunaga Scholarship Foundation Scholarships

Fukunaga Scholarship Foundation

$20,000
The Fukunaga Scholarship Foundation sponsors a number of scholarships each year. To be eligible, applicants must be residents of Hawaii who are planning careers in business. Successful applicants will receive $20,000 over four academic years. Winners are chosen based on:

academic achievement
leadership
a commitment to future career goals

Financial need is also considered.

Goldberg-Miller Public Finance Scholarship

Government Finance Officers Association

$15,000
The Goldberg-Miller Public Finance Scholarship is an accounting scholarship sponsored by the Government Finance Officers Association. To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a finance-related degree as a full-time graduate student. Successful applicants will receive $15,000 to put towards their education. Winners are chosen based on their commitment to achieving a career in state and local government finance.

Herman J. Neal Accounting Tuition Scholarship

Illinois CPA Society

Up to $4,000
The Herman J. Neal Accounting Tuition Scholarship is a scholarship sponsored by the Illinois CPA Society. To be eligible, applicants must be of African-American descent. They should also be pursuing a graduate degree in accounting at a university in Illinois. Successful applicants will receive up to $4,000 to put towards tuition. Winners are chosen based on:

academic achievement
leadership qualities
financial need.

Illinois CPA Society Freshman Scholarship

Illinois CPA Society

Varies
The Illinois CPA Society Freshman Scholarship is open to high school seniors who are planning to attend a college in Illinois to major in accounting. To be eligible, applicants must be Black, Hispanic/Latino, or another ethnicity under-represented in the accounting profession. Scholarship amounts vary from year-to-year, and are dependent upon the scholarship board. Winners are chosen based on:

academic achievement
leadership qualities
financial need.

Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship

Zonta International

Up to $8,000
The Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship is an accounting scholarship sponsored by Zonta International. To be eligible, an applicant must be an undergraduate woman studying accounting or another business subject. Thirty-two regional scholarships valued at $2,000 are available, as are six international scholarships of $8,000. Winners are chosen based on academic achievement and commitment to pursuing a career in business.

John L. Carey Scholarship

American Institute of CPAs

$5,000
The John L. Carey Scholarship is an accounting scholarship sponsored by the American Institute of CPAs. To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing both a graduate degree in accounting and their CPA license. They should also have an undergraduate degree in the liberal arts or another non-business subject. Successful applicants will receive $5,000. Winners are chosen based on academic achievement and evidence of leadership.

Jose Rivera-Alers Scholarship

Hispanic Federation

$5,000

The Jose Rivera-Alers Scholarship is a scholarship sponsored by the Hispanic Federation. The $5,000 award is available to U.S. citizens of Puerto Rican descent, who live or have lived in the Bronx. Applicants must also have declared a business-related major. Award winners will be chosen based on:

financial need
academic achievement
dedication to helping the Latino community.

Leroy Schmidt 150-Hour Scholarship

Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants

$2,500

The Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants sponsors a few scholarships each year, one of which is the Leroy Schmidt 150-Hour Scholarship. To be eligible, applicants must be a resident of the state of Wisconsin. Applicants must also have completed at least 120 hours of a degree program that qualifies them to sit for the CPA Exam. Scholarship winners are chosen based on a number of factors, including an online essay.

Lily Pabilona Emerging Entrepreneur Scholarship

Against the Grain Productions

Up to $5,000

Because an interest in Accounting often goes hand-in-hand with entrepreneurship, the Lily Pabilona Emerging Entrepreneurship Scholarship offers a great opportunity for students studying Accounting. Against the Grain Productions sponsors this scholarship which awards between $1,000 and $5,000 for use towards college tuition and fees. To be eligible, applicants must be U.S. citizens and at least 25% Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity. Winners are chosen based on academic achievement and demonstrated leadership ability.

Matt Fong Asian Americans in Public Finance Scholarship

Asian Pacific Fund

$2,500
The Matt Fong Asian Americans in Public Finance Scholarship is an accounting scholarship sponsored by the Asian Pacific Fund. To be eligible, applicants must be an undergraduate student at a California college or university. They should also be at least 50% Asian. Successful applicants will receive $2,500 to help towards tuition. Winners are chosen based on:

academic achievement
career plans
volunteer experience.

Michele L. McDonald Memorial Scholarship

The Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting

$1,000
The Michele L. McDonald Memorial Scholarship is an accounting scholarship sponsored by The Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting. To be eligible, an applicant must be a woman who is returning to college from the work force or after raising children. Successful applicants will receive $1,000 to put towards their accounting degree. Winners are chosen based on their commitment to the goal of pursuing a degree in accounting.

Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship

Government Finance Officers Association

$10,000

Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship is another big-money award sponsored by the Government Finance Officers Association. To be eligible, applicants should be a member of an under-represented community. They should also be pursuing an accounting degree at the graduate level. The scholarship winner will be chosen based on their displayed commitment to the public sector.

The Missouri Bankers Foundation Scholarship Program

The Missouri Bankers Association

$1,000
The Foundation Scholarship Program is a group of scholarships sponsored by The Missouri Bankers Association. Seven $1,000 scholarships are up for grabs. To be eligible, applicants must be Missouri-based high school seniors who plan to pursue an undergraduate degree in accounting or another banking-related subject. Winners are chosen based academic achievement and commitment to future career plans.

NABA National Scholarship Program

National Association of Black Accountants

$1,500

The National Association of Black Accountants sponsors a number of scholarships each year, including the NABA National Scholarship Program. This $1,500 award is open to Black students who are pursuing a degree in Accounting or similar. They must also have a minimum 3.3 GPA, and a minimum 3.5 GPA in their major. Winners are chosen based on:

academic achievement
financial need
demonstrated leadership
an essay.

NJCPA Four-Year Scholarships

New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants

$7,000
The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants awards $7,000 scholarships to college-bound high school seniors in the Garden State. To be eligible, applicants must be intending to major in accounting or earn a concentration in accounting. Winners are chosen based on:

academic achievement
SAT or ACT scores
a written essay
a personal interview.

NJCPA One-Year Scholarships

New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants

$6,500
A second scholarship offered by the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants is the One-Year Scholarship. To be eligible, applicants must be New Jersey college students in their junior or senior year. They must also be intending to pursue a graduate degree in accounting. Successful applicants will receive $6,500 to put towards their education. Winners are chosen based on:

academic performance
a written essay
a personal interview.

NSA Scholarship Foundation Awards

National Society of Accountants

$2,200
The NSA Scholarship Foundation Awards are accounting scholarships sponsored by the National Society of Accountants. To be eligible for an NSA award, applicants must be undergraduate students pursuing a degree in accounting. Multiple scholarships are awarded each year, and the average award is $2,200. Winners are chosen based on:

academic achievement
leadership
financial need.

The Pacific Collection Group Scholarship

The Pacific Collection Group

$1,000
The Pacific Collection Group Scholarship is an accounting scholarship sponsored by The Pacific Collection Group, a collections agency. To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a career in accounting, or other business or legal-based degree program. Successful applicants will receive $1,000 to help with tuition. Winners are chosen based on a 600-word essay on personal finance.

Paul S. Mills Scholarship

Foundation for Financial Service Professionals

$1,000
The Paul S. Mills Scholarship is an accounting scholarship sponsored by the Foundation for Financial Service Professionals. To be eligible, applicants must be undergraduate students pursuing a degree in a degree in a field related to financial service. Successful applicants will receive $1,000 to use towards their education. Winners are chosen based on:

financial need
academic achievement
a 500-word personal essay.

Steven and Linda Lant Family Scholarship for Business and Finance

Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley

$2,500+

Accounting students living in Dutchess County, New York are invited to apply for the Steven and Linda Lant Family Scholarship for Business and Finance. Eligible applicants will be pursuing an accounting degree at a SUNY or NYS Community College. Winners will be chosen based on:

academic achievement
extra-curricular activities
a 500-word essay.

Women in Need Scholarship

Washington Women in Need

$4,000

The organization Washington Women in Need sponsors the annual Women in Need Scholarship. This $4,000 award is open to female students who have declared an Accounting major. Applicants must also be residents of the state of Washington. Scholarship winners will be chosen based on:

academic achievement
financial need
a written essay.

Women in Transition Scholarship

The Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting

Up to $16,000
The Women in Transition scholarship is an accounting scholarship sponsored by The Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting. To be eligible, an applicant should be a woman, and the primary source of support for her family. She should also be a college freshman planning to earn a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Successful applicants will receive up to $16,000 over four academic years. Winners are chosen based on their commitment to pursuing a career in accounting.

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