The College for Financial Planning®—a Kaplan Company
Financial Advisor Futures Scholarship for CFP® Certification
The College for Financial Planning awards up to 60 scholarships annually to individuals from underrepresented groups pursuing CFP® certification. Recipients receive tuition and digital textbooks for seven OnDemand CFP® certification courses and exam prep review.
Award
Full tuition and digital textbooks for 7 CFP® certification classes and Exam Prep Review
Deadline
April 30 (annually)
Level
Graduate
Status
Usually due April 30 – next cycle expected
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- Application effort
- Medium (essay, transcript)
- Who can apply
- Graduate students
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Who is eligible
- Must be a U.S. resident
- Must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution (or international equivalent)
- Must not be currently enrolled in any education program or course through the College for Financial Planning®—a Kaplan Company
- Must not have been previously awarded a CFP® certification education program scholarship by the College for Financial Planning
- Must come from an underrepresented population within the financial planning profession
- Must demonstrate a strong work ethic, significant achievements in the classroom or workplace, and the highest personal integrity
What you'll need
- Letter of reference from a current or recent employer, colleague, or educator highlighting integrity, work ethic, and potential
- Essay (500-750 words): "If this scholarship is an investment in you personally, what will be the return on investment you would bring to the financial planning profession?"
- Essay (max 250 words): "How do you represent an underrepresented population within the financial planning profession?"
- Official transcript of completed bachelor's degree (required within one month of award notification)
How to apply
- Complete the online application form, including personal details and residency verification.
- Upload a Letter of Reference (Word, PDF, or Google Doc) with your name and email clearly listed.
- Upload your responses to both essay prompts in a single document (Word, PDF, or Google Doc).
- Review and agree to the program's academic requirements, time commitments, and academic integrity policies.
- Sign the application electronically and submit before the cycle deadline.
Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://www.kaplanfinancial.com/wealth-management/resources/scholarships/diversity-scholarships
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