Scholarships
The OSCPA Educational Foundation Scholarships
OSCPA is proud to support the next generation of accounting professionals through scholarships that help ease the cost of education. Whether you’re working toward an undergraduate degree, completing post-baccalaureate requirements, or pursuing a master’s in accounting, these awards are designed to help you stay on track and move closer to your career goals.
The 2026-27 CPA Scholarship Applications are now open!
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The CPA scholarship celebrates accounting students who have demonstrated academic achievement in their studies and commitment to becoming future leaders in the CPA profession.
Application Deadline: January 19, 2026
- Full-time or part-time (at least 6 quarter or semester credit hours per term) during the 2026-27 academic year
- Minimum 3.2 GPA requirement overall and 3.2 GPA in business/accounting courses
Additional eligibility requirements and awards based on college/university:
1. Oregon University Students:
- Must be enrolled in an accredited Oregon university
- Based on academic performance and intent to pursue a CPA career in Oregon
- $3,000 - $5,000 scholarships for tuition and books
2. Community College Transfer Students:
- Oregon community college students, including Oregon residents attending any out-of-state community college, planning to transfer in Fall 2026 to an accredited Oregon university
- Based on academic performance and intent to pursue a CPA career in Oregon
- $3,000 scholarships for tuition and books
3. Community College Students:
- First-year Oregon community college students who are studying accounting and will be enrolling full-time or part-time (at least 6 quarter or semester credit hours per term) in their second year at an Oregon community college
- Based on academic performance and intent to pursue a CPA career in Oregon
- $1,000 scholarships for tuition and books
Scholarships are awarded in the spring for Fall 2026 through Summer 2027 terms.
- Complete online CPA Scholarship - Oregon College/University Application.
- Upload unofficial transcripts (including courses through December 31, 2025).
- Online educator reference must be received before the application will be considered complete.
If selected as an OSCPA Educational Foundation scholarship recipient, you will be expected to submit official transcripts and enrollment form before the award will be funded.
The CPA scholarship celebrates accounting students who have demonstrated academic achievement in their studies and commitment to becoming future leaders in the CPA profession.
Application Deadline: January 19, 2026
- Full-time or part-time (at least 6 quarter or semester credit hours per term) during the 2026-27 academic year
- Minimum 3.2 GPA requirement overall and 3.2 GPA in business/accounting courses
Additional eligibility requirements and awards based on college/university:
WSU-Vancouver Students:
- Must be enrolled as an undergraduate accounting student at WSU-Vancouver.
- Based on intent to pursue a CPA career and work within Oregon or the Vancouver metro area
- One $3,000 scholarship for tuition and books provided through the Stephen P. and Mayno Blanding Endowment
Scholarships are awarded in the spring for Fall 2026 through Summer 2027 terms.
- Complete online CPA Scholarship - WSU-Vancouver Application.
- Upload unofficial transcripts (including courses through December 31, 2025).
- Online educator reference must be received before the application will be considered complete.
If selected as an OSCPA Educational Foundation scholarship recipient, you will be expected to submit official transcripts and enrollment form before the award will be funded.
