Scholarships & Awards

PICPA offers a variety of scholarships and awards to help defray the cost of education and honor outstanding scholastic achievement. Scholarship amounts range from $500-$5,000!

Scholarship candidates are judged by their intellectual capacity, leadership potential, financial need, and intent to pursue a career in accounting.

Scholarships

College Scholarships

Students from any Pennsylvania college/university who meets the requirements can apply for scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 and can be renewed annually until the completion of a recipient's degree. View full details and apply online.                

In addition, some scholarships are awarded geographically and apply to specific colleges/universities. See what is available in your chapter. 

CPA Exam Scholarships

Designed to help cover some of the costs associated with taking the CPA Exam. These scholarships are worth $500 and the application windows are Mar. 1 - April 30 and Sept. 1 - Oct. 31. View full details.

Awards

Student Writing Competition

Accounting and business majors can compete for prizes for themselves and their schools as they address current issues in the accounting profession. View details.

Outstanding Senior Award

One senior accounting major at each Pennsylvania college offering an accounting degree is selected by college faculty for the prestigious award. View details.

Outstanding Educator Award

PICPA recognizes an educator who has distinguished themselves in the classroom setting. View details.