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The Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting (EFWA) offers scholarships and mentoring programs to women who wish to pursue a degree in accounting. The mission of the EFWA is to support equitable access to career advancement and educational opportunities for women pursuing degrees in this field. The EFWA scholarship application opens in January and closes on April 30th for the majority of its scholarships, and the recipients are chosen by June 30th each year.
To be eligible for these scholarships, the applicants must be female U.S. citizens who are pursuing an accounting degree and are enrolled/attending an accredited U.S. school, and demonstrate financial need. Prior coursework or work experience should show evidence of the applicants’ aptitude for accounting and business.
By submitting just one application, these students can apply for multiple scholarships, however they need to carefully review the criteria of each one to find out if they are eligible. Note: students may apply for either the Women in Need OR the Women and Transition, not both.
Amount: $16,000
Deadline: April 30, 2022
Scholarship Description: This scholarship is available to a woman who is the primary source of income to her family and is enrolling as an incoming freshman to pursue a Bachelors degree in Accounting. This award is granted over the course of four years, as determined by the Board of Trustees, and will be renewed each year upon satisfactory completion of coursework as demonstrated by a 3.0 GPA.
Amount: $4,000
Deadline: April 30, 2022
Scholarship Description: This scholarship is available to a woman who is the primary source of income to her family and is completing her sophomore year toward a Bachelors degree in Accounting. This award grants $2,000 per year over the course of two years. The second-year renewal will be dependent upon satisfactory completion of coursework as demonstrated by a 3.0 GPA.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: April 30, 2022
Scholarship Description: This one-year scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student attending an accredited school and pursuing a degree in Accounting. The applicant must reside within the State of Washington to be eligible.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 30, 2022
Scholarship Description: This one-year scholarship is available to a woman who is pursuing their degree in Accounting. Preference is given to a woman returning to college from the workforce or after raising children.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 30, 2022
Scholarship Description: This one-year scholarship is available to minority women who wish to obtain their Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Women who are returning to school or are re-entering as juniors or seniors are also eligible to apply, as well as women who are pursuing their fifth year requirement through a general studies program or within a graduate program.