Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program

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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. In the spirit of supporting a diverse student population, and to strengthen the pipeline of diverse talent entering the CPA profession, this scholarship program endeavors to consider applicants from underrepresented demographic groups. Students selected for this scholarship will have 100% of their tuition and fees (not including textbooks and living expenses) paid for by the Deloitte Foundation and LMU.

Selection/Eligibility Criteria

  • 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. (Note: Undergraduate finance or other business majors, or undergraduate economics or other business-related majors with an accounting minor would also be eligible if they are able to complete the Master of Accounting program by August 2025.)
  • Strong academic track record; minimum of 3.0 GPA (on 4.0 scale).
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • Must meet the standards for admission into a Deloitte Foundation selected AACSB accredited college/university master’s program in accounting, Master of Tax program or Master of Accounting program with concentration in audit, advisory or tax.
  • Have an interest in pursuing a career in public accounting and obtaining their CPA, but not presently a CPA.
  • Selected participants must matriculate to the M.S. in Accounting or M.S. in Taxation during the 2024-2025 academic school year (June 2024 through August 2025) and complete such program by August 2025.
  • In the spirit of supporting a diverse student population, applicants shall demonstrate a knowledge and appreciation for the challenges faced by members of demographic groups underrepresented in the field of public accountancy. In evaluating each student’s application, the university shall consider a student’s personal statement, academic work, campus activities, and community service related to diversity, equity, and inclusion issues 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 prohibited or disfavored by law.

How to Apply

  1. Submit your M.S. in Accounting or M.S. in Taxation application. This includes uploading unofficial transcripts. It is preferred that your GMAT/GRE test scores are also submitted by the deadline if you are required to submit them according to each program's application requirements.
  2. Submit your Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program application. You will be prompted to upload a brief essay, no more than 250 words, addressing why you are a good candidate for the scholarship program.

To be considered for the Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars program, both your academic program and scholarship applications must be submitted by April 10, 2024.

Students who are selected for these scholarships and accept their offer must enroll in the LMU M.S. in Accounting or M.S. in Taxation starting in the fall semester, August 2024, and graduate from the program no later than August 2025. Scholarship recipients must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher for all semesters and upon graduation.

If you are not selected as a recipient, you are still eligible for other program-based scholarships that are available.

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