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Deloitte Foundation
Accounting Scholars Program (DFASP)

The Dhaliwal-Reidy School of Accountancy at the University of Arizona is proud to collaborate with the Deloitte Foundation to fund the Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program (DFASP). Funded by both the University of Arizona and the Deloitte Foundation, the program will provide financial support to fund scholarships for students interested in pursuing a one-year masters program in Accounting. The program will cover 100% of tuition costs (excluding books and living expenses) for selected students to attend a main campus Master’s Program in Accountancy at the University of Arizona.

The Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program is a collaboration between the University of Arizona and the Deloitte Foundation to provide 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 (MACC) or master’s of science in accounting (MSA) for 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 University of Arizona’s one-year master's in accounting (MACC) or main campus master’s of science in accounting (MSA) program for initial enrollment during the 2026 calendar year. Admissions are subject to the University's standard criteria and processes for admission. Students must then apply separately to be considered for the Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program.

The scholarship selection process shall be developed, coordinated, and led by the University of Arizona. Applicants will be asked to provide a current resume, plus a one-page personal statement outlining their personal goals with respect to the accounting profession and discussing any potential barriers to success. The University shall consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, or other status prohibited or disfavored by law.

Selection/Eligibility Criteria:

  • 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 Master of Accounting program by August 2027).
  • Strong academic track record; minimum of 3.0 GPA (on 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.
  • Must meet the standards for admission into a Deloitte Foundation selected accredited college/university masters program in accounting, masters of tax program or masters of accounting program with concentration in audit, advisory or tax.
  • Have an interest in pursuing a career in public accounting and obtaining their CPA in the United States, but not presently a CPA.
  • The scholarship is designated for students demonstrating financial need.

Selected participants must matriculate to the University's masters program (which includes masters of accounting programs, masters of tax programs and masters of accounting programs with audit, advisory or tax concentrations) during the 2026 calendar year and must complete the program in two full time semesters – by December 2026 for students enrolling in the Spring 2026 term or May 2027 for students enrolling in the Fall 2026 term.

Scholarship application deadlines:

October 1, 2025 for both Spring 2026 and Fall 2026 Enrollments

Click here to complete the scholarship application.


Please note: This is an application for the Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholarship Program, not an application for admission. Students must be admitted to a masters program to be eligible for the scholarship. Prospective students should apply for admission to a University of Arizona main campus Masters program through one of the following links:

Apply to the Masters in Accountancy (MAcc)

Apply to the Masters of Science in Accounting (MSA)