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Application Deadline: March 1, 2026
The Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program is collaborating with 25 colleges and universities across the US to provide 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 2026 and January 2027.
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 as soon as possible for programs beginning between May 2026 and January 2027 following the University's standard criteria and processes for admission, and then apply separately to be considered for the Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program within the Eagle Scholarship Portal by March 1, 2026.
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 2028).
- 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 a 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 May 2026 or August 2026 and complete such program by December 2027, or for the duration of the period January 2027 and complete the program by May 2028.
- Selected applicants should be students who demonstrate financial need.
- Selected applicants must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) for all semesters and upon graduation.
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