Foundation of Accounting & Financial Women's Alliance Scholarships


In addition to chapter scholarships, scholarships are available through The Foundation of Accounting & Financial Women's Alliance. Use the link below for the latest application or visit the Foundation website for additional information on national AFWA scholarships including the Paula Zanni Memorial Scholarship. Chapters submit applications to the Foundation for consideration of available scholarships.

2015-16 Foundation of AFWA Academic Scholarships 

The Foundation undergraduate and master’s scholarships that are to be awarded in Spring 2016, for students to apply towards tuition for the 2016-17 academic year are as follows:

  • Undergraduate Scholarships - For those attending an accredited College or University in their 3rd, 4th, or 5th year of study, and are pursuing an accounting or finance degree.
  • Master’s Scholarships - For those attending an accredited College or University enrolled in a master’s program, and is pursuing an accounting or finance degree.
Click here for the Foundation Scholarship Application. These are due to our chapter by March 1, 2016.

Candidates submitting chapter scholarship applications who are eligible for Foundation scholarships will be considered by the scholarship committee while selecting nominations for the Foundation. Applications may also be submitted directly to The Foundation. 

2015-2016 Foundation of AFWA Member Only Scholarships 

The Foundation of AFWA provides several scholarships for members to continue their education and earn professional certifications.

  • PhD Scholarships - For those AFWA members seeking a PhD in accounting.
  • Certification Scholarships - For those AFWA members seeking professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, CIA, CFE, CFP and CVA.

Click the links above for the 2014 scholarship forms and submit directly to the Foundation by March 1, 2016.

Visit the Foundation page for the 2015 AFWA Diversity Scholarship application. Applications are to be submitted directly to the Foundation by October 31, 2015.

Our association cannot offer these scholarships without the support of our members, the community and sponsors. If you are interested in helping us support our chapter scholarships, please email our Chapter Board.

If you would like to contribute directly to the Foundation, please visit their website www.afwa.org/foundation.