Moynihan Scholarship Fund
Excellence in Accounting Scholarship
This scholarship offers financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate accounting students enrolled in New York State colleges or universities based on financial need and academic performance.
Award
Up to $2,750
Deadline
July 15 (annually)
Level
Both
Status
Usually due July 15 – next cycle expected
Accounting
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- Application effort
- High (essay, recommendation letters, transcript)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate and graduate students
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Who is eligible
- Must have declared a major in accounting
- Must demonstrate financial need as determined through FAFSA and be approved for financial aid
- Must be a resident of New York State and either a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident
- Must be enrolled at or accepted to a New York State college or university that offers an accounting program
- Must be a Junior, Senior, or Graduate college student in the Fall
- Must have achieved an overall cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher
What you'll need
- 2026–2027 Student Aid Report
- University financial aid award letter
- Official transcript from current college or university
- Free NYCPA student membership
- Essay (400 words max): "describing your background, career goals and why you deserve the scholarship" (required for certain chapter/individual scholarships)
- Letter(s) of recommendation (required for certain chapter/individual scholarships)
How to apply
- Review all scholarship criteria to determine eligibility.
- Gather required documents, including your Student Aid Report, financial aid award letter, official transcript, and potential essay/recommendation letters.
- Sign up for a free NYCPA student membership.
- Complete and submit the scholarship application online.
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Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://nysscpa.org/nextgen/scholarships
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Deadlines and amounts change. Always verify details with Moynihan Scholarship Fund before submitting.
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