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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 associates or 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. 

NEW! There are two scholarship programs available: 
     1) CPA Scholarship
     2) Accounting Access Scholarship. 

Together, these scholarships embody the Foundation’s dual commitment: expanding access to the accounting profession in Oregon while celebrating achievement within it.

NOTE: Students may apply to both a CPA Scholarship and an Accounting Access Scholarship. To make sure you receive scholarship updates, sign up for a free student membership here. 

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1) 2026-27 CPA Scholarship

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

Eligibility Requirements:

  • 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
  • $3,000 scholarships for tuition and books

3. Oregon Community College Students: 

  • First-year Oregon community college students who are studying accounting and will be enrolling part-time (at least 6 quarter or semester credit hours per term) in their second year at an Oregon community college
  • $1,000 scholarships for tuition and books

4. WSU-Vancouver Students:

  • OSCPA has one scholarship available for WSU-Vancouver students through the Stephen P. and Mayno Blanding Endowment
  • Based on intent to pursue a CPA career and work within Oregon or the Vancouver metro area
  • $3,000 scholarship for tuition and books
Awards

Scholarships are awarded in the spring for fall 2026 through summer 2027 terms.

Application Requirements
  1. Complete online CPA Scholarship Application.
  2. Upload unofficial transcripts (including courses through December 31, 2025).
  3. Online educator reference must be received before the application will be considered complete.
Post Application Requirement

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.
 


2) 2026-27 Accounting Access Scholarship 

The OSCPA Educational Foundation’s new accounting access scholarship is made possible through an Oregon Board of Accountancy scholarship grant and is designed to support aspiring accounting professionals who face financial barriers in pursuing their education.

Application Deadline: February 9, 2026

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be Federal Pell Grant or Oregon Opportunity Grant eligible
  • Must be enrolled in an eligible institution for at least 6 quarter or semester credit hours per term during the 2026-27 academic year
  • Must be pursuing a degree or certificate in accounting and intend to become a professional accountant in Oregon
  • Minimum 2.5 GPA requirement in business/accounting courses
  • Must have completed at least one business/accounting course
  • Scholarships up to $5,000 are available to Oregon university accounting students.
  • Scholarships up to $3,000 are available to Oregon community college students. 
Awards

Scholarships are to be used only to cover cost of attendance and are awarded in the spring for fall 2026.

Application Requirements
  1. Complete online Accounting Access Scholarship Application.
  2. Upload unofficial transcripts (including courses through December 31, 2025).
  3. Upload 2026-27 FAFSA Submission Summary.
Post Application Requirement

If selected as an OSCPA Educational Foundation scholarship recipient, you must do the following before the award will be funded:

  • Sign a letter of intent attesting that, upon completion of your course of study, you intend to pursue licensure in Oregon as a professional accountant.
  • Submit latest unofficial transcripts.