Accounting Scholars Program
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Deloitte Foundation
Accounting Scholars Program
The Deloitte Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing education in the U.S. To bolster the pipeline of future CPA professionals, the Deloitte Foundation, in collaboration with the UC Irvine Paul Merage School of Business, is offering full-tuition scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year. These scholarships, covering 100% of tuition (excluding books and living expenses), are available to a select number of students entering the UC Irvine Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc) program.
IS IT FOR YOU?
Who Qualifies for the Scholarship?
Selected participants must have the ability to reside in the United States and the intention to pursue career opportunities in the United States after graduating from the University.
Selected participants must have the ability to reside in the United States and the intention to pursue career opportunities in the United States after graduating from the University
Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university students
Students with a minimum 3.0 GPA
WHAT YOU NEED
Scholarship Applicant Qualifications
Have a question about the requirements?
The Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program (DFASP) at UC Irvine’s Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc) program is eligible for applicants meeting the below qualifications. Students interested in being considered for this award must complete the scholarship form and submit your application for admission to our MPAc program for Fall 2026 by April 15, 2026.
Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university in the U.S.
Pursuing an undergraduate baccalaureate degree in accounting from an accredited program (Note: Undergraduate finance or other business majors, or undergraduate economics or other business-related majors with an accounting minor are also eligible)
Strong academic track record; minimum of 3.0 GPA (on 4.0 scale)
Selected participants must have the ability to reside in the United States and the intention to pursue career opportunities in the United States after graduating from the University
Have an interest in pursuing a career in public accounting and obtaining your CPA, but not presently a CPA
The University shall consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.
Selected participants must matriculate to UC Irvine’s Master of Professional Accountancy program for the duration of the 2026-2027 academic school year (September 2026 through June 2027) and complete such program by June 2027
WHERE TO START
How Do I Apply?
Students interested in being considered for this award must complete the following by April 15, 2026. To apply for the Deloitte Foundation scholarship, submit your application for admission to our MPAc program for Fall 2026, then complete the scholarship form.
Please contact Nadine Abu-Seraj with any questions: nadine.abuseraj@uci.edu
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