The FICPA Scholarship Foundation has been providing financial assistance to students aspiring to join the accounting profession since 1959. Our mission is to provide support and foster success for current and future CPAs. We are thrilled to continue to impact future accountants and CPAs! The FICPA Scholarship Foundation awards scholarships that range from $2,500 to $5,000 for the Fall semester.

To view specific awards available, please visit www.ficpascholarshipfoundation.org/scholarships.

The FICPA Scholarship Foundation Seeks to:

• Provide financial scholarships to students to reduce the burden of entry into the CPA profession.
• Empower career advancement opportunities for current CPAs.
• Encourage, support, and promote diversity to create a more inclusive profession.
• Provide a bridge between students, academia, and the business community.
• Assist to develop students and young CPAs as future leaders of the community and serve others.

To apply, Applicants Will be Asked to Provide:

• Contact information.
• Official transcripts.
• 300-word personal statement.
• Name and email of two individuals who have agreed to submit a recommendation letter.

• Full-time or part-time college student (as defined by your college/university).
• Majoring in Accounting or a related subject.
• Attending any partnering college or university in the State of Florida with an accredited Accounting Program (you can find our partnering list HERE).
• Have at least a 3.0 Cumulative GPA and at least a 3.0 Upper-level Accounting GPA at the time of submission.
• Must be at least a rising college senior or Graduate student with at least one Upper-Division Accounting course at the time of submission.
• Must be planning to sit for the CPA exam and be actively working towards fulfilling the requirements for certification in Florida.
• Must indicate a desire to work in Florida.
• Must be a citizen of the United States or hold permanent residency status.
• Be an active member of the FICPA ( it is free for students - Join HERE).
• An AICPA Student Affiliate member (or have submitted a new member application). Apply online at no cost: www.thiswaytocpa.com/join-aicpa.

Please contact foundation@ficpa.org with any questions.