100% tuition funding available for graduate accounting programs
Together, the D'Amore-McKim School of Business and the Deloitte Foundation seek to champion new accounting talent by providing full tuition support for selected students pursuing a master's degree in accounting. This program expands and strengthens the pipeline of future CPAs by lowering financial barriers and empowering students facing financial need to focus on their academic and professional development.
If you have financial need, have demonstrated leadership in contributing meaningfully to your community and are committed to pursuing your CPA, apply today for a full scholarship to D'Amore-McKim's MS in Accounting or MS in Accounting/MBA programs.
What is the Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program?
To support the student population and help strengthen the pipeline of CPA talent, D'Amore-McKim School of Business and the Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program (DFASP) will cover 100% of tuition (excluding books and living expenses) for selected students interested in pursuing a master's degree in accounting.
This scholarship program can help students meet the 150-credit hour requirement to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam.
Selection/Eligibility Criteria
- Currently enrolled in an accredited College or University in the United States or having recently completed an undergraduate bachelor's at such institution.
- Pursuing an undergraduate baccalaureate degree in accounting from an accredited program (Note: Undergraduate finance or other majors would also be eligible if the student is able to complete the master's of accounting program by August 2027).
- 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.
- Must meet the standards for admission into a Deloitte Foundation selected accredited college/university master's program in accounting, master's of tax program or master's of accounting program with concentration in audit, advisory or tax.
- Have an interest in pursuing a career in public accounting and obtaining their CPA in the United States, but not presently a CPA.
- Selected participants must matriculate to the University's master's program in accounting, master's of tax program or master's of accounting program with concentration in audit, advisory or tax during the 2026-2027 academic school year (May 2026 through August 2027) and complete such program by August 2027.
- Selected applicants should be students who demonstrate financial need.
- The University will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, gender, or any other status prohibited or disfavored by applicable law.
Requirements for Program scholarship recipients
- Each Program scholarship recipient shall execute a release permitting the University to share application information with Donor pursuant to the terms of this Agreement
- Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) for all semesters and upon graduation.
FAQs
Interested candidates can apply directly to the Summer 2026 MS in Accounting or MS in Accounting/MBA program and submit the supplemental materials (essay and financial documentation) requested for the Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program. The D'Amore-McKim Admissions Committee will evaluate applicants for this scholarship.
Selected candidates must matriculate to our full-time MS in Accounting/MBA or MS in Accounting beginning in late May 2026 and complete the program no later than August 2027.
The application deadline is November 15, 2025, for Round 1, and February 15, 2026, for Round 2.
A limited number of fellowships will be awarded to top applicants.
100% of tuition costs excluding books and living expenses.
Scholarship notifications will be made in Spring 2026. Finalist notifications occur in January (Round 1) and March (Round 2), with final award decisions communicated no later than April.
