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Deloitte Foundation

Application Deadline: February 1, 2025

The Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program is collaborating with 25 colleges and universities across the US to promote a more equitable future in the CPA profession. Together, these schools and the Deloitte Foundation are providing a limited number of full scholarships (100% of tuition and academic fees will be covered excluding books and living expenses) for selected students interested in pursuing a fifth-year Master of Science degree in Accounting-Audit & Data Analytics or a Master of Science degree in Taxation & Data Analytics beginning between May 2025 and January 2026.

In the spirit of supporting applicants who are first-generation or economically underprivileged, applicants shall demonstrate a knowledge and appreciation for the challenges faced by members of such demographic groups in the field of public accountancy. This scholarship program can help students meet the 150-credit hour requirement for CPA eligibility.

Interested students who meet the Program’s eligibility criteria below are encouraged to apply to the Master of Science in Accounting-Audit & Data Analytics program or Master of Science in Taxation & Data Analytics program at the University of North Texas beginning between May 2025 and January 2026 following the University's standard criteria and processes for admission, and then apply separately to be considered for the Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program at the link below by February 1, 2025.

The Program scholarship recipient selection process shall be developed, coordinated, and led by the University of North Texas. The University shall consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, or other status prohibited or disfavored by law.

Selection/Eligibility Criteria

    • Currently enrolled in an accredited College or University in the United States.
    • Pursuing an undergraduate baccalaureate degree in accounting from an accredited program (Note: Undergraduate finance or other business majors would also be eligible if they are able to complete the Master of Accounting-Audit & Data Analytics or Master of Taxation & Data Analytics program by May 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 masters program in accounting, masters of tax program or masters 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 of Science in Accounting-Audit & Data Analytics or Master of Science in Taxation & Data Analytics program for the duration of the period August 2025 and complete such program by December 2026, or for the duration of the period January 2026 and complete the program by May 2027.

If you have questions relating to the program or issues with your application, you can e-mail Dr. Peggy Jimenez, the Accounting Department Scholarship and Awards committee chair, at peggy.jimenez@unt.edu