Master of Professional Accountancy Scholarships

The 5^th year scholarship has changed and is now open to students who meet the following criteria:

The purpose of the TBA Accounting Student Scholarship Program is to provide financial assistance to students intending to take the CPA examination as Texas applicants and ultimately to serve the residents of this state.

Who Can Apply?

The duration of the scholarship program shall be a maximum of three years and available to students who:

• Are classified as residents of Texas
• Are enrolled at a participating college or university in Texas that offer a comprehensive accounting and business program that meets the education requirements of the Board
• Are enrolled at least half-time majoring in accounting and attending consecutive semesters or in the final semester of the degree
• Have filed an Application of Intent to take the CPA examination with the Board
• Have completed 15 semester hours of upper-level accounting coursework at the beginning of the term in which the award is being made
• Are deemed to be making satisfactory academic progress
• Have registered for the Selective Service or are exempt from this requirement
• Demonstrate financial need
• Have not met the education requirements for certification in Texas as a CPA

TBA Accounting Student Scholarship Program – Application Deadlines

Each college or university establishes its own deadline for students to submit the TBA Accounting Student Scholarship application.

The Board allows colleges and universities to request funds for a student who meets the requirements for a TBA Accounting Student Scholarship during the following times.

Fall Semester awards               September 15 through December 15 

Spring Semester awards          January 15 through May 15

Summer Semester awards       May 15 through June 15

TBA Accounting Student Scholarship Program – Important Notes

1. Students must meet the education requirements before a TBA Accounting Student Scholarship award may be given.
2. Students must submit a complete Application of Intent to TBA and must have received an acknowledgment letter from the Board.
   (The Application of Intent is valid for two years.)
3. Students must meet the definitions for "financial need" at the institution they are attending.

TBA Accounting Student Scholarship ApplicationPDF

Upon completion of the TBA Accounting Student Scholarship application, submit your signed and dated application to Dr. Dement at dementm@uhd.edu for reviewal.

Please note, the time to process your application can take up to 8-weeks. If awarded, scholarship awards are not applied to students' records until after the start of the semester. As such, students should make financial arrangements in advance to cover the cost of their tuition and fees so as to not risk being dropped from their classes.

The amount of a scholarship award is contingent upon the amount of funds provided by TSBPA along with the number of qualified students who apply.

The generosity of Texas CPAs allows the Foundation to fund scholarships to Texas college students. Recipients are accounting majors at a Texas college or university and have the intent of becoming a Texas Certified Public Accountant and entering the accounting profession upon graduation. They must have a high cumulative college GPA and perform well in accounting classes. This year TXCPA and AcctoFi plan to award 50 $2,500 scholarships to students attending four-year Texas colleges and universities and at least five $1,000 scholarships to students of two-year colleges.. Read more on Tx CPA Scholarships. 

Scholarships Built for Future CPAs
Becoming a CPA isn’t just about passing the exam—it’s about stepping into a career that can take you anywhere. And we’ve got your back from day one.

AcctoFi (formerly the Accounting Education Foundation) is the newly reimagined charitable partner of TXCPA, focused on opening doors and removing financial roadblocks for future CPAs like you.

What You Get:

• Up to $2,500 Scholarships for students at 4-year universities
• Up to $1,000 Scholarships for students at select community colleges offering the extra 30 hours for licensure
• A direct line to mentors, connections, and career-building opportunities
• A chance to be part of something bigger—a statewide network of CPAs who actually want to see you succeed
• *Applications for the 2026–2027 Scholarship will open in August 2026.

*Applications for the 2026–2027 Scholarship will open in August 2026. Please check back then for details and to apply on the AcctoFi web site.

TXCPA and AcctoFi Scholarship Requirements. To be considered for a scholarship, a student must:

• Be a current TXCPA member. (Not a member yet? Student membership is FREE. Join TXCPA.)
• Be an accounting major with the intent of becoming a Texas Certified Public Accountant and entering the accounting profession upon graduation.
• Attend a college or university in Texas that offers a bachelor’s or master’s degree inaccounting and graduates students each year, or attend one of the five Texas community colleges approved to offer the additional 30 hours for licensure. (Note: Applicants will select their school from a list of approved schools on the online application.)
• Submit the name and contact information for an accounting professor or department chair to provide a reference as part of their application.
• Be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate college student (at least 12 semester credit hours each semester) OR
• Be enrolled as a full-time graduate or community college student (at least 9 semester credit hours each semester) or as a part-time graduate or community college student (at least 6 semester credit hours each semester and must have completed the 120 hours required to sit for the CPA Exam and are currently employed to meet the CPA licensure work experience requirement)
• Have satisfactorily completed at least 90 semester credit hours of college-level courses by August 31 of the year of application and graduate no earlier than spring semester of the same academic year.
• Have completed 15 semester credit hours of accounting courses required of accounting majors by August 31 of the application year.
• Have an Accounting GPA of 3.25 or more on a 4.0 scale.

Please note, incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Questions can be directed to Shicoyia Margan at smorgan@tx.cpa or call 972-687-8525.

Applications are reviewed for a minimum GPA of 3.25 in accounting and 3.0 overall, U.S. Citizenship or green card holder, and financial need. Applicants must file an Application of Intent with the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy and have declared accounting as the major. Other criteria apply – see the application for details.

DUE DATE: All items – the completed application form, TSBPA receipt of Application of Intent, transcripts from colleges and universities attended and presently attending, and a letter of recommendation must be received by TXCPA Houston no later than April 15, 2026.

TXCPA Houston 2026 Accounting Scholarship application and required qualifying criteria information. 

To be considered for a TXCPA Houston Scholarship, a student must:

• Be a U.S. citizen or a legal Texas resident (green card holder).
• Be an accounting major preferably entering their senior year at an accredited four-year college or university, or a graduate student pursuing a master’s degree in accounting in an accredited program, or those seeking the additional 30 hours of education to become eligible for a CPA license in Texas.
• Student should be following a plan to complete a minimum of 90 credit hours by August 2025.
• College or university should be located within the Houston CPA Society’s thirteen-county membership area.
• File an Application of Intent with the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA).
• Have a GPA of at least 3.25 in accounting and 3.0 overall.
• Have taken a minimum of 12 hours in accounting courses.
• Have declared accounting as the major.
• Have been considered a full-time student (at least 12 hours per semester if an undergraduate and 9 hours per semester if a graduate student) immediately prior to the current semester.
• Be a member of TXCPA Houston. Complimentary TXCPA and chapter student membership is available. Apply for free membership
• Demonstrate financial need, superior ethics, social responsibility, and high scholastic achievement on campus based on the judgment of accounting faculty.
• Plan to continue in an educational program at the university through the Fall semester of 2026

The AICPA has supported accounting students for more than 130 years by offering educational funding for accounting college students aspiring CPA licensure and for CPAs pursuing their Ph.D. The AICPA Foundation awards more than $1 million in scholarships, grants and fellowships to hundreds of students each year, with recipients receiving on average $5,000 towards their education. For access to a national scholarship search for currently enrolled accounting students, visit https://thiswaytocpa.com/education/scholarship-search/.

Through donors, ALPFA has the opportunity to assist college students and alleviating the financial obligations of their degree through scholarships (Premium Student Members Only). For eligibility guidelines and application deadlines, go to this link: https://www.alpfa.org/scholarships

The PCAOB Scholars Program seeks to benefit students who are likely to become auditors and to make a difference to students who might otherwise choose a different career path. For eligibility guidelines and more information, go to this link: https://pcaobus.org/about/scholars-program.

Accounting and Financial Women's Alliance (AFWA) Houston Chapter Scholarship - To help realize our mission of enabling women in all accounting, finance and related fields to achieve their full personal, professional and economic potential and to contribute to the future development of their profession, the Houston Chapter has established a scholarship program for local accounting and finance students. Interested students should submit their completed scholarship applications by April 1 for consideration. National AFWA Scholarships are available also at: https://www.afwa.org/scholarships/#.Vttl7eb66ew