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). In the spirit of supporting a diverse student population and to strengthen the pipeline of diverse talent entering the CPA profession, The University of Arizona and the Deloitte Foundation 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 collaborating with 25 colleges and universities across the US to help diversify 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 (MACC) or master’s of science in accounting (MSA) for the 2025–2026 academic year. 

In the spirit of supporting the diversity of the student population, the University of Arizona shall endeavor to consider a pool of students who meet the recipient eligibility criteria listed below that includes students who are from historically under-represented communities or who are first-generation college students, and students who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and/or who have faced or appreciate challenges faced by members of demographic groups that are disproportionately under-represented in the field of public accountancy in comparison to the general population. 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 master’s of science in accounting (MSA) program that runs any time between June 2025 and August 2026 following the University's standard criteria and processes for admission, and then apply separately to be considered for the Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program.

 The Program scholarship recipient selection process shall be developed, coordinated, and led by the University of Arizona. 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 2026).
• 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.

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) for the duration of the 2025-2026 academic school year (June 2025 through August 2026) and complete such program by August 2026.

Scholarship application deadlines:

October 1, 2024 for Spring 2025 enrollment

February 1, 2025 for Fall 2025 enrollment

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: