Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program

Apply to a scholarship that will cover 100% of your tuition and fees.

The Deloitte Foundation and Bauer’s Master of Science in Accountancy (MSACCY) program have collaborated to fund scholarships for up to ten outstanding incoming students who matriculate in Summer or Fall 2025 and complete degree requirements within 12 months.

Students selected for the Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program (DFASP) will receive full scholarships (excluding books, parking, and living expenses).

• Eligibility Criteria

  • Selected participants must have the ability to reside in the United States and the intention to pursue career opportunities in the United States after graduating from Bauer’s MSACCY program.
  • Currently enrolled in a Historically Black College University (HBCU), Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), or other accredited college or university in the United States.
  • Pursuing an undergraduate baccalaureate degree in accounting from an accredited program, with all degree requirements to be completed no later than May 2025.
  • Strong academic track record; minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA (on 4.0 scale).
  • Have an interest in pursuing a career in public accounting and becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), but not presently a CPA.
  • Must be admitted to Bauer’s MSACCY program.
  • Selected participants must matriculate to Bauer’s MSACCY program in Summer or Fall 2025.
  • MSACCY program requirements must be completed within 12 months of starting the program.
  • In the spirit of supporting applicants who are first-generation or economically underprivileged, applicants shall demonstrate a knowledge and appreciation for the challenges faced by members of such demographic groups in the field of public accountancy.

• MSACCY Program Application Information

  The MSACCY admissions application must be submitted, along with all application materials, no later than Monday, March 3, 2025.

  A complete application must be received by the date indicated above and include the following items:

  1. Application for Graduate Studies
  2. Transcripts
  3. Test Scores
  4. Résumé or Curriculum Vitae
  5. Goal Statement
  6. Letters of Recommendation

  For additional details regarding the MSACCY Program application, please visit the “How to Apply page” or send an email to the admissions team applymsaccy@uh.edu.

  Please note, there is a separate deadline for the scholarship application. See below for more information.

Scholarship Application Information

The DFASP application is available through an application portal.

If you wish to be considered for DFASP, please submit the DFASP scholarship application no later than Monday, March 31, 2025.

The committee will only review DFASP submissions for this scholarship opportunity. In evaluating each student’s application, in addition to an applicant’s “first generation” or economically disadvantaged status, the scholarship committee shall consider a student’s personal statement, academic work, campus activities, and community service relevant to the field of public accountancy.

The university shall consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, or other status where discrimination is prohibited or disfavored by law.

Selected Recipients

• The calculation of how much monies are needed to cover your tuition and fees will be made based upon the credit hours needed to complete your MSACCY degree requirements and the program you are matriculated into at the time of review (traditional in-person versus online UH Extend).
  • For Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars who select the online UH Extend MSACCY program and choose to switch to the traditional (in-person) after being selected for the scholarship, please be aware that it will result in less than 100% coverage of tuition and fees.
  • The scholarship does not cover mandatory tuition and fees for enrollment beyond the credit hours needed to complete your MSACCY degree requirements.
• Recipients must demonstrate good academic standing by obtaining a 3.5 cumulative GPA or higher in their graduate coursework at the end of each term and cannot receive an academic honesty sanction at University of Houston.
  • If you term withdraw from your first semester, the scholarship will be withdrawn, and you forego the opportunity to have the scholarship renewed for the next term.
• Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars are required to meet with the Administrative Director of Accounting Programs before the start of their first semester and their academic advisor before enrolling in each term.
• Scholars must meet additional requirements while in the MSACCY program.

Hear from our Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars

• How has being selected as a Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholar impacted your life?

  Responses:

  • “Being a Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholar made a significant impact on my life. It allows me to focus on my accounting studies and pursue my goals of making a meaningful contribution to the profession, without worrying about financial burdens. It also gives me the chance to work towards obtaining my CPA. I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity and the chance to make a lasting impact as a Hispanic woman in the professional world.” – Fall 2024 admit
  • “Receiving this scholarship has profoundly impacted my life by enabling me to fully concentrate on my education during the final year of my studies. It has relieved the financial burden, allowing me to pursue my academic goals without financial constraints. As a first-generation student, this support has made my educational dreams a reality, providing me with the opportunity to focus on achieving my aspirations with greater dedication and determination.” – Fall 2024 admit
  • “Being a Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholar has profoundly impacted my life by providing valuable financial support and recognition for my academic achievements in accounting. This scholarship not only eases the financial burden of pursuing my MS in Accountancy but also validates my dedication to the field. This recognition motivates me to strive for excellence and reinforces my commitment to becoming an accounting professional.” – Summer 2024 admit
  • “Receiving this scholarship award confirmed my belief that hard work and dedication truly pay off in the best ways possible.” – Fall 2024 admit

• Recruitment Events

  MSACCY & CAP Webinar
  Special Guest: Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholar
  Tuesday, February 11, 2025, from 12-1pm CT
  The webinar includes a 30-minute informational presentation about the MSACCY & CAP programs. Additionally hear from a Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholar about their experience in the MSACCY program and how being selected as a scholarship recipient has affected their life.

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Questions

Have questions about the DFASP? Please review our FAQ webpage.

For additional questions regarding this scholarship opportunity, please email Erica Casillas at acctconnect@uh.edu.