CPA Ontario Circle of Success Grant for Black Students

Black students in Ontario who are accepted into or enrolled in post-secondary education on the CPA path may apply. The grant supports tuition relief, course and exam fees, books, living expenses, and emergency funds, plus mentorship from Black CPAs, peer networking, wellness resources, and CPA Ontario student programming.

Financial support is up to $25,000 per year of post-secondary studies; students must re-qualify each year.

Apply online through the Grantme/Retool portal. The 2025-26 window closed May 31; the program recurs annually.

CPA Ontario Foundation developed the Circle of Success grant with Black CPAs, educators, and business leaders to increase Black representation in the accounting profession.