Scholarships and Awards

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Discover the multiple sources of outside funding available to accounting students.

Funding Sources

The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) together form the Association of International Certified Accountants. This association provides many scholarship opportunities

The AICPA & CIMA National Accounting Scholarship Search

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners awards thirty $1,000 scholarships to full-time undergraduate students.

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The Rhode Island Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

The Rhode Island Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners awards $1,000 to full- or part-time undergraduate or graduate students.

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The Rhode Island Society of Certified Public Accountants

The Rhode Island Society of Certified Public Accountants offers the Carl W. Christiansen and Cheryl Ruggiero scholarships. The minimum amount awarded is $1,000. To be eligible, you must be a legal resident of Rhode Island with an interest in public accounting.

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Department of Accounting

The Department of Accounting prepares students for entry-level positions in the field of accounting and management.