The Illinois CPA Society offers academic scholarships of up to $2,000 to support high school seniors who are interested in pursuing a degree in accounting at an Illinois college or university. This scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership potential, and financial need. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and strongly encourage those who are historically underrepresented in the accounting profession, whether through racial or ethnic background, being a first-generation college student, or facing other systemic barriers, to apply.

Applicants must:

• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident
• Be a high school senior enrolling in an Illinois college or university in Fall 2026
• Have a high school GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 (or equivalent)
• Plan to major in accounting (completion of high school accounting course is preferred)

Please contact Manal Ahmed at ahmedm@icpas.org with questions.