Moynihan Scholarship Fund
Excellence in Accounting Scholarship for Community College Students
This scholarship supports New York State community college students who are graduating and transitioning to a four-year accounting program at a New York State college or university.
Award
Up to $2,500
Deadline
July 15 (annually)
Level
Undergraduate
Status
Usually due July 15 – next cycle expected
Accounting
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- Application effort
- High (essay, recommendation letters, transcript)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate students, minimum GPA 3
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Who is eligible
- Must demonstrate financial need as determined through FAFSA and be approved for financial aid
- Must be in the process of graduating community college and receiving acceptance to a 4-year New York State college or university
- Must have declared a major in accounting
- 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 that offers an accounting program
- Must have achieved an overall cumulative GPA 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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