Florida Institute of CPA's Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Introduction
Since 1959 the FICPA Scholarship Foundation has helped finance the education of students pursuing careers in accounting. Our purpose is to support and encourage the next generation of CPAs and strengthen the profession’s future.
2024 Highlights
In 2024, the Foundation awarded more than 70 scholarships through our Foundation Scholarship, CPA Exam Prep Scholarship, and Bridge to CPA programs. These awards supported many of Florida’s most promising accounting students. Of those recipients, over 60 scholarships were presented to students enrolled at 21 universities across the state. We remain committed to making a lasting, positive impact on the accounting and CPA community.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- Enrolled as a full-time or part-time college student (per your institution’s definition)
- Majoring in Accounting or a closely related field
- Attending a partnering Florida college or university that has an accredited Accounting program
- An active member of the FICPA (student membership is free)
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and a minimum upper‑level Accounting GPA of 3.0 at the time of application
- Be at least a rising college senior or a graduate student, with at least one upper-division Accounting course completed by the submission date
- Intending to sit for the CPA exam and actively pursuing the requirements for CPA licensure in Florida
- Plan to work in the State of Florida after certification
- U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
If you qualify and are committed to a career as a CPA in Florida, we encourage you to apply.