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Scholarships are a great way to pay for your education.
But the scholarship process can be overwhelming and daunting — especially if you have no idea how it works.
Chicago Southsider wants to make the process easier for you.
We are here to save you time by compiling a list of scholarships you can apply for this year. Your job on this journey is to present the best scholarship application. That’s it. Share your story, identify your goals, and let the scholarship committee know why you deserve the scholarship.
If you have no idea how to get started, you can grab your copy of Debt-Free Before Graduation: A First Generation College Student’s Guide to Go From $0 to Over $100K in Less Than Four Years.
After you review the book, you’ll be ready to apply for scholarships, internships, and fellowships with ease.
Let’s start applying for scholarships.
Scholarships for March 2023
AICPA Foundation Scholarships for Future CPAs
This scholarship award provides financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate degree students interested in pursuing the CPA license after graduation. Recipients will be considered based on their overall potential and commitment to becoming licensed CPA professionals after graduation. Applicants must be enrolled as full-time students and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Click here to apply by March 15, 2023.
AICPA Foundation Two-Year Transfer Scholarship Award
Students who are studying at a two year or community college who intend to transfer to a four year college and major in accounting. Click here to apply by March 15, 2023.
AICPA John L. Carey Scholarship Award
Liberal arts and non-business majors who are pursuing a graduate degree in accounting. Click here to apply by March 15, 2023.
AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students
Recipients receive individual awards of up to $5,000 per academic year. Scholarship aid may be used only for the payment of expenses that directly relate to obtaining an accounting education. The AICPA Minority Scholarship awards outstanding minority students to encourage their selection of accounting as a major and their ultimate entry into the profession. Click here to apply by March 15, 2023.
AWSCPA Scholarship Award
This award provides financial assistance to outstanding women undergraduate or graduate students majoring in accounting or an accounting-related field. Click here for eligibility requirements and to apply by March 15, 2023.
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF)
The NRAEF provides merit-based scholarships for undergraduate students pursuing degrees related to the restaurant industry. The organization has assisted close to 2,000 students with scholarship awards that range from $2,500 to $10,000. Please click here for more information and to apply. Applications are due by March 15, 2023.
Palantir Women in Technology (North America) Scholarship
The scholarship was launched in 2010 to support and celebrate women who are beginning careers in technology. All recipients will be awarded grants of $7,000 to support their education. Click here for more information and to apply by Thursday, March 24, 2022 at 4:00 PM PST.
Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest
Students have a chance to write or speak about a Black American individual who has inspired them. Regions will award $5,000 scholarships to high school seniors in select states. College students will qualify for a $3,500 scholarship. Click for more information. Apply by March 31, 2023.
Next Step Education Spring 2022 Scholarship
Next Step, in partnership with the Steve & Marjorie Harvey Foundation, is giving scholarships to qualified students. Deadline is March 31, 2023. Click here for more information.
Brown and Caldwell Minority Scholarship Program
This $5,000 Scholarship supports students interested in pursuing a career in the environmental profession. Applicants must identify as minorities. Applications are open for 2023 scholarships until March 31, 2023. Applicants will be notified of their status by the end of May. Click here for more information.
Illinois CPA Society Accounting Scholarships Program
You must be enrolled in an Illinois college or university and have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.0. You must also plan to sit for the CPA exam in Illinois within three years of application date. Herman J. Neal Accounting Scholarship. Women’s Executive Committee Advancing Women in Accounting Scholarship. James A Sikich Visionary Scholarships. Click here for more information. Apply by April 1, 2023.
Accounting and Financial Women’s Alliance
Undergraduate & Master’s Scholarships are available. Click here for more information. Apply by April 1, 2023.
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
This honor society offers the Scholar Abroad Fall Scholarship, Debt Reduction Award, GEICO Award, The NSCS Mentorship Award, Scholarship for Minority Students in STEM, Non-Traditional Scholar Award, and many more. Become a member of NSCS to access these scholarships.
Actuarial Diversity Scholarship
The Actuarial Diversity Scholarship provides scholarships ranging from $1,000-$4,000. Each applicant must have at least one birth parent who is Black/African American, Latinx, Native North American or Pacific Islander. Click here to learn more and to see deadlines.
Please note: Chicago Southsider does not review materials or endorse specific scholarships. To obtain advice on whether you should apply for a scholarship, speak to faculty members or colleagues. Such recommendations are not available from Chicago Southsider.
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