Frequently Asked Questions

Please see below for some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program (DFASP).

Academic Eligibility

• I completed my undergraduate degree in Spring 2024, am I eligible?

  No, DFASP is only available for students that are pursuing their undergraduate baccalaureate degree at the time of consideration.

• My undergraduate degree is in a major outside of accounting, but I have a minor in accounting, do I qualify?

  To meet the eligibility requirements, an applicant must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in accounting at the time of consideration.

• My undergraduate degree is in a major outside of accounting, but I am currently enrolled in the Certificate in Accountancy Program (CAP), do I qualify?

  No. To meet the eligibility requirements, an applicant must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in accounting at the time of consideration.

• My cumulative GPA is slightly below 3.0 but it will meet the 3.0 threshold by the time I graduate, am I still eligible?

  No, your undergraduate cumulative GPA must be a 3.0 or higher at the time of consideration. Additionally, GPAs are not rounded (i.e. a 2.98 GPA does not meet the requirement).

Deadlines

• I applied to the MSACCY program before March 3rd but some application materials were submitted after, can I still be considered?

  No, the MSACCY application and all application materials must be submitted and received no later than March 3, 2025. This deadline was selected to make sure there is enough time for an admissions decision to be made prior to the scholarship committee reviewing DFASP applications.

• I missed the scholarship application deadline; can I still be considered?

  To ensure the scholarship committee has ample time to review the submitted applications, no exceptions will be made.

Other

• I am an international student, do I qualify?

  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. If you meet these requirements, you can apply for the DFASP, as long as you meet all other eligibility requirements.

• I was selected as Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholar at another university, can I transfer my scholarship to Bauer?

  No, DFASP is not transferrable to another university.