Illinois CPA Society Freshman Scholarship

The Illinois CPA Society, through its charitable partner the CPA Endowment Fund of Illinois, offers a Freshman Scholarship of up to $2,000 to Illinois high school seniors who plan to pursue an accounting degree at an Illinois college or university. It is one track within the Society's broader scholarship program, which distributes nearly $345,000 a year to more than 440 students; the freshman track is specifically for students who have not yet started college. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; selection weighs academic achievement, leadership potential, and financial need.

Eligibility

Fields of studyAccounting

Applying

Part of a combined ICPAS/CPA Endowment Fund pool of about $345,000/year across 440+ students statewide.