Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program

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The application for the fall 2026 Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program has closed. Every M.S. in Accounting and M.S. in Taxation applicant is still eligible for general scholarships. If you would like to be notified of future scholarship opportunities, we encourage you to fill out our contact form.


The College of Business Administration and Department of Accounting are proud to collaborate with the Deloitte Foundation to provide financial support to selected students for full-tuition scholarships toward LMU graduate accounting programs.

There is great demand in the accounting profession for accounting talent. This scholarship program endeavors to strengthen the pipeline of talent entering the CPA profession. Students selected for this scholarship will have 100% of their tuition (not including textbooks and living expenses) paid for by the Deloitte Foundation and LMU.

Selection/Eligibility Criteria

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States.
  • Pursuing an undergraduate baccalaureate degree in accounting from an accredited program. (Note: Undergraduate finance or other business majors would also be eligible if they are able to complete the master's of accounting program by August 2027.)
  • Strong academic track record; minimum of 3.0 GPA (on 4.0 scale).
  • 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 the university.
  • Have an interest in pursuing a career in public accounting and obtaining their CPA in the United States, but not presently a CPA.
  • Selected participants must matriculate to the M.S. in Accounting or M.S. in Taxation during the 2026-2027 academic school year (August 2026 through August 2027) and complete such program by August 2027.
  • Selected applicants should be students who demonstrate financial need.