the macpa foundation

Scholarship Opportunities

For Students & CPA Candidates Pursuing a Fulfilling Career in Accounting

Scholarship Options Available

Through the generous contributions of our donors the MACPA Foundation provides scholarships, leadership programs, and mentorship opportunities to help secure the future of the CPA profession.

academic scholarships

The MACPA Foundation presents several scholarships tailored for Maryland college students. Apply between Jan. 1 and Apr. 15 annually, with recipients announced in May.

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CPA Exam & Review Scholarships

Open year-round, our CPA exam and exam review scholarships offer awards based on eligibility criteria until the yearly limit is reached. Applicants can now apply after completing each section.

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2024 Academic Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations to all of those who received academic scholarships last year! Cheers to the step in your path to becoming an accounting & finance professional. VIEW LAST YEAR'S RECIPIENTS →

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academic SCHOLARSHIPS: APPLY JAN. 1 - APR. 15 | recipients notified in may

Academic Scholarships

The MACPA Foundation provides scholarships to students in Maryland who have chosen the CPA career path.

Steps to Apply for a Scholarship

  1. To apply for an MACPA scholarship, you will be redirected to ThisWayToCPA.com where our scholarship platform is housed.
  2. In order to apply, you will need to login with your AICPA student member account information.
  3. If you are not currently an AICPA student member, you will need to click on ‘Join the AICPA’ to become a member.
  4. This will automatically secure your MACPA student membership as well.
  5. You will then receive a prompt to return to the application for completion.
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 Eligibility requirements for academic scholarships:

The MACPA Educational Foundation provides scholarships to students who are committed to pursuing a career as a CPA. To qualify for this scholarship, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • Be a U.S. citizen/Lawful Permanent Resident
  • Maryland resident attending a Maryland college or university
  • Completed introductory Accounting courses by the time of the award
  • Majoring in Accounting, Business, Finance or other related field and committed to obtaining CPA designation
  • Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program that will allow them to achieve the accounting concentration required to sit for the CPA Exam in Maryland
  • Demonstrate commitment to pursuing a career as a CPA by joining MACPA as a student member
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CPA Exam & Review Scholarships: APPLY YEAR-ROUND

CPA Exam

Applicants who meet the criteria will receive up to $1,000 of reimbursement for the CPA Exam. Apply after each exam section is booked; completion of all four parts not required.

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CPA Exam Review

Throughout the year, Universal CPA Exam Review Programs will be awarded to eligible applicants who will receive lifetime access to the Universal CPA Exam Review product, a value of $799. 

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 Eligibility requirements for the CPA Exam & CPA Exam Review scholarships:

  • Be a Maryland resident
  • Be a U.S. citizen/Lawful Permanent Resident
  • Be a MACPA student or candidate member; www.macpa.org/join 
  • Not have already completed all four parts of the exam (may have completed up to three parts) 
  • Be planning to pursue CPA licensure but not currently be a CPA
  • Not receive financial assistance from his or her employer in the form of payments/reimbursements of Exam fees

If you become ineligible or no longer wish to be reimbursed, we request you notify MACPA as soon as possible so another candidate can receive assistance. 

What Scholarship Recipients Say

I wanted to express my deepest gratitude for the incredible opportunity to receive a CPA Exam Review scholarship from the MACPA Foundation. I am honored and thrilled to have been selected as a recipient of lifetime access to Universal CPA Review.

This scholarship means a great deal to me as it will provide the necessary resources and support to excel in my journey toward becoming a licensed CPA. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to enhance my knowledge, master essential concepts, and ultimately conquer the challenging CPA Exam. Your recognition of my dedication and hard work is truly appreciated.

I am eager to get started and have already registered my Universal CPA Review account. I am looking forward to the learning journey ahead and am confident that this scholarship will play a pivotal role in my success."

CPA Exam Review Scholarship Recipient

Maryland Accounting Major

I applied for the MACPA exam fee reimbursement scholarship a couple of months ago. My final exam is scheduled for next week and I’m not sure I could’ve gotten this far without MACPA. A thank you is definitely in order for that."

CPA Exam Fee Reimbursement Scholarship Recipient

Maryland Accounting Major

Scholarships Provided by The MACPA Foundation

Through donations, MACPA Foundation provides scholarships as well as leadership programs and mentorship opportunities to create a to secure the future of the CPA profession.

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Diana Keener

Questions?

To learn more about scholarship opportunities, contact Meg Will, Foundation Coordinator:

meghan@macpa.org, (410) 886-7141