Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program

The Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program is collaborating with 25 colleges and universities across the US to help 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 or taxation for the 2026–2027 academic year. 

This scholarship program can help students meet the 150-credit hour requirement for CPA eligibility.

Interested students who meet the Program’s eligibility criteria below are encouraged to apply to The Gabelli School Of Business’ one-year MS in Accounting or MS in Taxation program that runs any time between June 2025 and August 2026 following the University's standard criteria and processes for admission.

The Program scholarship recipient selection process shall be developed, coordinated, and led by Fordham University. The University shall consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, or other status prohibited or disfavored by law.

To be considered for the Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program, students must:

  • 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 program by August 2027).
  • Have a strong academic track record; minimum of 3.0 GPA (on a 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.
  • Meet the standards for admission into a Deloitte Foundation selected AACSB accredited college/university master’s program in accounting/taxation.
  • Have an interest in pursuing a career in public accounting and obtaining their CPA in the United States, but not presently a CPA.
  • Selected participants must matriculate to the Gabelli School’s MS in Accounting or MS in Taxation for the duration of the 2026-2027 academic school year (June 2026 through August 2027) and complete such program by August 2027.
  • Selected applicants should be students who demonstrate financial need.

For consideration, candidates must submit a complete application to the Gabelli School MS in Accounting or the MS in Taxation in accordance with the Gabelli Graduate Admission Office requirements and no later than March 31st.