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Scholarships

Scholarships for UA Master of Accounting students are available from a variety of sources, including:

The University of Arizona Scholarships

Department of Accounting
If you are interested in departmental scholarships for MAcc students, please contact Carol Plagman, MAcc Program Director, at plagman@email.arizona.edu.

Teaching Assistantships
Teaching Assistant positions are available on a limited basis prior to each semester. Click here for more information.

Eller College of Management
Additional information is available at the Undergraduate Programs Scholarship Resources website.

Graduate College
Additional information is available at the Graduate College Financial Resources website.

The University of Arizona
Additional scholarship information is available from the UA's Office of Student Financial Aid. View UA Scholarship resources.

International Applicants
The Office of Student Financial Aid provides information for scholarships for international students at https://financialaid.arizona.edu/scholarships/international/default.aspx.

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Third-Party Scholarships

ACFE Arizona Certified Fraud Examiners Scholarship
Award:
 $1,000
Contact:
Application:
Website:
Requirements:
Applicants must be current full-time undergraduate students or graduate students taking at least 12 semester hours or full-time equivalent each term. The applicant is required to have a declared major in accounting, criminology, or criminal justice. This scholarship is awarded by the ACFE Arizona Chapter’s Scholarship Committee on the basis of academic achievement demonstrated by official transcripts, application essay and 3 letters of recommendation.
Deadline: November 1
AICPA John L. Carey Scholarship
Award:
 $5,000 for one year, renewable for one additional year
Contact:
Website:
Requirements:
The AICPA John L. Carey Scholarship program provides financial assistance to liberal arts and other non-business related
degree holders who are pursuing graduate studies in accounting and the CPA designation.
Deadline:
Postmarked by April 1, 2010
AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students
Award:
 Competitive merit-based awards up to $5,000. Awarded once each year.
Website:
Requirements:
Available only to full-time undergraduate and graduate students. Exceptions are students completing their final semester of study.Granted primarily based on merit (academic and personal achievement); financial need is evaluated as a secondary criteria. Minorities are defined as Black, Native American/Alaskan Native, Asian or Hispanic.
Deadline:
Postmarked March 6
AICPA/Accountemps Student Scholarship
Award:
 $2,500
Website:
Requirements:
The AICPA/Accountemps Student Scholarship program provides financial assistance to students who are majoring in accounting, finance, or information systems. These awards are intended to encourage students to consider careers in accounting and business.
Deadline:
Postmarked by April 1, 2010
American Woman’s Society of CPA’s Tucson Chapter
Award:
 Offers four $750 scholarships
Application:
Requirements:
Female non-traditional accounting major may be in undergraduate or graduate school. Other issues considered in the award process are GPA and financial need.
Deadline:
November 13
ASCPA Scholarship
Award:
 $3,000
Contact:
By invitation only.
Website:
Requirements:
  1. Minimum GPA 3.5
  2. Students intend to remain in Arizona and become CPAs
  3. Students plan to attend the Master of Accounting Program at the University of Arizona.
Description:
Deadline:
April 1
Becker Scholarship
Award:
Full Becker CPA Review Scholarships
Contact:
Full Becker CPA Review Scholarships
Description:
Requirements:
  • Seniors in final year or graduate students who have met (or will meet at time of graduation) exam requirements and are interested in sitting for the CPA Exam.
  • Scholarship application must be sponsored by an Accounting Professor.
  • One nomination per professor.
  • As this is a needs based scholarship, it is not valid for students who have accepted a position at firms that have a relationship with Becker Professional Review and reimburse for the CPA review course.
Deadline:
All scholarships have been granted.
Ernst & Young Foundation
Award:
$5,000
Contact:
Requirements:
  1. B.S.B.A. from University of Arizona with accounting major
  2. Demonstrated commitment to or interest in issues affecting underrepresented communities **
  3. Cumulative and major GPA >= 3.3 on 4.0 scale
  4. GMAT score acceptable for admission to the Master of Accounting program and completion of online application to the program
  5. Professional development evidenced by strong communication skills and extracurricular leadership
Description:
Esther R. Sawyer Scholarship Award
Award:
$5,000
Contact:
Website:
Requirements:
Must have taken internal audit courses at the undergraduate level and enrolled in a graduate program in internal auditing and have written and submitted an original manuscript of 3000-5000 words on a topic related to internal auditing.
Deadline:
March 1
Gloria Feigenbaum Scholarship for Women Returning to School
Award:
$1,500
Contact:
Description:
Requirements:
Candidates must submit an application either by mail, or email, to the appropriate address below. For an application form, please email Ginny Healy at mailto: ghealy@email.arizona.edu and put "Gloria Feigenbaum Scholarship" in the subject line.
Deadline:
Varies by semester
Hispanic Scholarship Fund and Association of Latino Professionals in Finance & Accounting Scholarship Program
Award:
$1,250
Contact:
Website:
Requirements:
Must be of Hispanic background, a US citizen or legal permanent resident, be pursuing a degree in an accounting or finance related field, have a minimum cum. GPA of 3.0, have completed at least 15 undergrad credits and be attending a US accredited community college or university full-time.
Deadline:
The 2009 program has now closed.
Institute of Management Accountants
Award:
$500 for FALL 2009
Contact:
Application:
Requirements:
Scholarship recipients will be selected from the pool of applicants based upon academic achievement, work experience, involvement in IMA activities, and response to essay question.
Deadline:
May 15
Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarships
Award:
Offers fifteen $1,000 scholarships
Contact:
Website:
Requirements:
Open to all full-time and undergraduate or grad students (taking at least 12 semester hours, or equivalent per term) at an accredited four-year college or university w/declared major in acct or criminal justice.
Deadline:
April 17, 2009
The Institute of Internal Auditors Tucson Chapter
Award:
$500
Website:
Requirements:
  • Undergraduate or Graduate Student
  • Minimum 60 hours of College Credit at time of Application
  • Full-time Status (minimum of 12 credit hours for undergraduate student and 9 credit hours for graduate student)
  • Major in Accounting
  • Cumulative 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale)
  • Good standing with College/University
Deadline:
January 31

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