Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program
Recipients of this award receive full tuition scholarships funded by both the Deloitte Foundation and the Robert H. Smith School of Business. This program provides financial support to students pursuing Smith’s Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) and helps them meet the 150 credit hour requirement for CPA eligibility.
In the spirit of supporting the diversity of the student population, the University of Maryland 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.
Eligibility
Interested students who meet the Program’s eligibility criteria below are encouraged to apply to the Smith School's Master of Science in Accounting program that runs any time between June 2025 and August 2026 following the University's standard criteria and processes for admission. Then, you can apply separately to be considered for the Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program.
The scholarship recipient selection process shall be developed, coordinated, and led by the University of Maryland. The Smith School shall consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, or other status prohibited or disfavored by law.
Selection 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 you 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 of Maryland.
- 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 Smith School's MS Accounting program for the duration of the 2025-2026 academic school year (June 2025 through August 2026) and complete the program by August 2026.
Thank you for your interest in the Smith School’s MSA and Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars programs. Students interested in being considered for this award must do two things by March 15, 2025:
- Apply for admission to Smith’s MSA program for the upcoming fall semester.
- Submit the application form below.