MACPA Academic Scholarships

Funder: MACPA Foundation (Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants)

Geographic Scope: Maryland

Focus Area: Support for students pursuing CPA career path

The MACPA Foundation provides scholarships to Maryland college students who are committed to pursuing a career as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Through generous donor contributions, the Foundation provides scholarships, leadership programs, and mentorship opportunities to secure the future of the CPA profession.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria:

• Be a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident
• Be a Maryland resident
• Be attending a Maryland college or university
• Have completed introductory Accounting courses by the time of the award
• Be majoring in Accounting, Business, Finance or other related field
• Be committed to obtaining CPA designation
• Be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program that will allow them to achieve the accounting concentration required to sit for the CPA Exam in Maryland
• Demonstrate commitment to pursuing a career as a CPA by joining MACPA as a student member

Award Information

• Amount: Not specified in documentation
• Recipients: Multiple annual recipients (2025 had 30+ recipients from various Maryland institutions)
• Timeline: Applications open December 1, Recipients announced in May

Contact Information

For questions: Lauren McDonough, Director, Member Engagement

• Email: lauren@macpa.org
• Phone: 443.632.2328

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Create/Access AICPA Account: Applicants must log in with their AICPA student member account information
2. Become AICPA Student Member (if needed): If not currently an AICPA student member, click 'Join the AICPA' to become a member (this automatically secures MACPA student membership as well)
3. Access Application: Visit ThisWayToCPA.com where the scholarship platform is housed
4. Complete Application: Return to the application portal after joining AICPA and complete all required fields
5. Submit: Submit completed application before the deadline

Application Timeline

• Application Period: December 1 - February 28
• Recipients Announced: May

Required Materials

The application requires the following information:

• First Name
• Last Name
• Email
• Address (including Apt./Suite if applicable)
• City
• State
• Zip Code

Eligibility Confirmation

Applicants must acknowledge/confirm:

• [ ] I am a Maryland resident
• [ ] I am a U.S. citizen/Lawful Permanent Resident
• [ ] I am a MACPA student or candidate member
• [ ] I have completed introductory Accounting courses
• [ ] I am majoring in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field committed to CPA
• [ ] I am enrolled in a program allowing me to achieve accounting concentration for CPA Exam in Maryland

Application URL

Applications submitted through: https://thiswaytocpa.com (MACPA scholarship platform)