AICPA Fellowships for Doctoral Students

The 2026-27 AICPA Foundation Fellowship for Accounting Doctoral Students is now open, with applications accepted from March 1, 2026 through June 15, 2026. Twenty-five (25) fellowships of $15,000 will be awarded. The AICPA Foundation Fellowship for Accounting Doctoral Students seeks to support CPAs with recent accounting experience who want to serve as role models and mentors to young people in the academic environment. Scholarship Details • Multiple fellowships of $15,000 awarded annually • Renewable for up to three consecutive years with proof of progress and enrollment • Supports full-time Ph.D. or DBA students at AACSB-accredited accounting/business schools • Top five recipients also receive the honorary Bill Ezzell Award Eligibility Criteria • Licensed CPA • Accepted to or enrolled in a full-time AACSB-accredited Ph.D. or DBA program in accounting • Minimum of one year remaining in the doctoral program • Intent to teach and conduct research at a U.S. accredited university • U.S. citizen or permanent resident • Demonstrated financial need (priority is given to applicants who demonstrate financial need) Application Process 1. Complete and submit the online application form 2. Upload a written essay indicating intent to teach and conduct research 3. Submit academic documents and official transcripts 4. Provide a professional resume 5. Submit two letters of recommendation 6. Ensure application is submitted before the published deadline. The AICPA Foundation was established in 1922 to advance accounting as a learned profession and secure its future by providing accounting education, outreach, scholarships, and fellowships, thereby ensuring the profession remains robust and diverse. Contact: scholarships@aicpa.org