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Rising juniors and above at accredited Washington colleges or universities who are accounting majors planning to become CPAs may apply. Eligible students include fifth-year, master's, and PhD candidates, as well as community college transfers. Licensed CPAs are ineligible unless applying for PhD assistance. A minimum 2.5 GPA in accounting and overall is required.
Scholarships range up to $10,000 depending on academic level: $5,000 for undergraduate and fifth-year students, and $5,000 to $10,000 for master's and PhD candidates. Funds apply to tuition only and are paid directly to the college.
Apply through the online portal with a resume, transcripts from all colleges attended, one letter of recommendation from a faculty member, employer, mentor, or licensed CPA, a GPA worksheet, and three 500-word essays.
The Washington CPA Foundation Accounting Scholarship awards Up to $10,000.
The deadline is February 16, 2027. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: United States; Washington; Third year; Fourth year. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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