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Freshman Scholarship

Illinois CPA Society
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About the Scholarship

Opens: 2/15/2026
Closes: 5/8/2026

The Freshman Scholarship, offered by the Illinois CPA Society, provides financial assistance to graduating high school seniors who are historically underrepresented, first-generation college students, or who have faced systemic barriers to opportunity. Students planning to study accounting or finance are encouraged to apply. Special consideration is given to students who have taken a high school accounting course.

Win up to
$2,000
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: Yes
Requirements
  • Minimum 3.00 GPA
  • Resident of Illinois
  • High school senior
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree
  • Studying accounting or finance
  • Planning to attend school in Illinois
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Historically underserved population
  • Participation in leadership
  • Firstgeneration college student or have overcome adversity
  • Demonstrate financial need Preference is given to students who have taken a high school accounting course.
  • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: IL
    Intended Area of Study
    Finance and Accounting
    Citizenship Status
    U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident
    Activities
    Leadership
    Situation
    First-Generation College Student, Overcame Adversity

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