The Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program is collaborating with 25 colleges and universities across the US to help diversify 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’s degree in accounting for the 2025–2026 academic year.
In the spirit of strengthening the diversity of the CPA profession, the University shall endeavor to consider a diverse slate of students who meet the recipient eligibility criteria above including students who are from historically under-represented communities or first-generation college students, students who have demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and/or who have faced or appreciate challenges faced by members of demographic groups that are disproportionately under-represented in the field of public accountancy in comparison to the general population.
Interested students who meet the Program’s eligibility criteria below are encouraged to apply to Rutgers Business School's one-year Master of Accountancy in Accounting and Analytics program that runs any time between June 2025 and August 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.
Selected participants must matriculate to the University’s master’s of accounting program (which includes master of accounting programs, master's of tax programs and master's of accounting programs with audit, advisory or tax concentrations) for the duration of the 2025-2026 academic school year (June 2025 through August 2026) and complete such program by August 2026.
The Program scholarship recipient selection process shall be developed, coordinated, and led by Rutgers Business School. 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's of accounting program by August 2026).
- 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.
Requirements for Scholarship Recipients
- Each scholarship recipient shall execute a release permitting the University to share application information with Deloitte 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.
- The deadline to submit your application is March 1st.