Scholarships
The VSCPA Educational Foundation fuels the future of accounting by awarding over $80,000 annually in scholarships to talented students pursuing accounting degrees at Virginia colleges or universities and aspiring to become CPAs.
The application window for our scholarships is currently closed, but exciting new opportunities are on the horizon! Check back soon for details. Applications will open on Jan. 9, 2026, and close on April 1, 2026. We're excited to support your journey to becoming a CPA.
2026 VSCPA Educational Foundation Scholarships
The VSCPA Educational Foundation awards over $80,000 in scholarships each year to students pursuing accounting careers. Individual awards range from $2,500–$3,000 for the 2026–2027 academic year, including the Summer 2026 term, and are paid directly to recipients’ schools in June 2026 to cover tuition and fees.
Applicants complete one application and are automatically considered for all scholarships they are eligible for.
General Eligibility
(Required for all applicants)
To be considered for any VSCPA scholarship, applicants must:
- Have completed at least three accounting credit hours by Dec. 31, 2025.
- Hold a minimum 2.7 GPA.
- Be enrolled (or planning to enroll for Fall 2026) at a Virginia college or university with intent to pursue a CPA license.
- Be a VSCPA student member (it’s free to join).
Scholarship Categories & Additional Eligibility
- Multiple $2,500 awards.
- Applicants must meet all general eligibility requirements.
- Multiple $2,500 awards.
- Applicants must meet all general eligibility requirements and at least one of the following:
- First-generation college student
- Veteran or military-affiliated student
- Demonstrated financial need
- Multiple awards ranging from $2,500–$3,000.
- Applicants must meet all general eligibility requirements.
- Some scholarships have additional criteria, such as minimum GPA, specific schools, or class standing (e.g., junior or senior).
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