30 Scholarships for Finance Majors

By: MOFD Staff

When it comes to paying for a bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, university students have a ton of scholarship options. While some scholarships are sponsored by huge companies and are extremely competitive, others are more modest awards offered by small businesses and family foundations. Still others are limited to students at a particular college or from a particular county. But scholarships of any size are must-haves for students intent on graduating college with a degree, but little to no debt. That’s why Master of Finance Degrees went on the hunt for 30 great scholarships for finance majors. Keep scrolling!

Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance Undergraduate Scholarships

Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance

Varies
The Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance sponsors a number of scholarships each year, both nationally and through its many chapters. One such national scholarship is the Undergraduate Scholarship. Award amounts vary, but are meant to help support a female student in her 3rd, 4th, or 5th year of an accounting or finance degree. Upon applying for this scholarship, applicants also become eligible for the prestigious Paula Zanni Award, which is also sponsored by the Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance.

AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students

American Institute of CPAs

$5,000
The American Institute of CPAs sponsors multiple scholarships, including the AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students. To be eligible, applicants must be a member of an under-represented community. They should also be obtaining a degree in accounting. Successful applicants will receive up to $5,000 per academic year. Winners are chosen based on:

academic achievement
volunteerism and leadership
an overall commitment to their future career goals.

ALPFA Scholarship Program

Association of Latino Professionals for America

$10,000
The Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) sponsors a prestigious $10,000 scholarship program. To be eligible, applicants must be Hispanic, or of Hispanic descent. They should also be pursuing a degree in finance or a related subject as an undergraduate or graduate student.

BMO Capital Markets Lime Connect Equity Through Education Scholarship

The Lime Network

$10,000 (U.S.) or $5,000 (Canada)
BMO Capital Markets and The Lime Network have teamed up to offer the Equity Through Education Scholarship. To apply, one must be a current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in finance or a related subject. Applicants should also have a visible or non-visible disability. The application process includes:

submission of a current resume
university transcripts
a letter of reference
an essay.

Brylak Law Safety Scholarship

Brylak Law

$1,000
Brylak Law, a law firm based in Colorado and Texas, sponsors an annual Safety Scholarship. The $1,000 award is open to high school seniors and college freshman who have plans to study finance, or another business-related degree. The application process includes either a 1-2 minute video, or a 1,000-word essay explaining the ways in which lawyers make the world safer.

CPAexcel Student Scholarship

Wiley CPAexcel

$500 + the Wiley CPAexcel Platinum CPA Review Course
Wiley CPAexcel sponsors an annual CPAexcel Student Scholarship. The winner receives $500 to put towards their education, plus the Wiley CPAexcel Platinum CPA Review Course valued at nearly $2,000. To be eligible, applicants must be taking at least one accounting course, and be majoring in either Accounting or a related subject, including Finance.

Equitable Excellence Scholarships

Equitable

Up to $25,000

Each year, Equitable awards $1.8 million in college scholarships to students from each of the 50 states, plus Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C. Specific awards are valued at $2,500, $10,000, or $25,000. Applicants may be studying any subject, but must be planning to attend an accredited two- or four-year college in the U.S. The application process includes a letter of recommendation. Winners are chosen based on demonstration of “drive, determination, and strong character.”

Frederick and Demi Seguritan Scholarship

Asian Pacific Fund

$5,000
The Frederick and Demi Seguritan Scholarship is sponsored by the Asian Pacific Fund. The $5,000 renewable scholarship may be used to pursue a degree in a major related to business, including finance. To be eligible for this award, one must be a first-generation Asian American living in northern California. Winners are chosen based on financial need, community service, and a displayed interest in business.

Fukunaga Scholarship Foundation

$20,000
The Fukunaga Scholarship Foundation exists to financially support Hawaiian college students pursuing a degree related to business. Each scholarship recipient receives $20,000 to be split amongst the four years it will take to complete the degree. Applicants must complete an application, and take part in an interview if requested. Winners are chosen based on:

academic achievement
financial need
an evident interest in business.

George Harding Scholarship

Michigan Bankers Association

$1,000

College juniors and seniors, along with first-year graduate students, are invited to apply for the George Harding Scholarship. This $1,000 award is sponsored by the Michigan bankers Association. To be eligible, applicants must be a Michigan resident studying finance in either Michigan or out-of-state. Winners are chosen based on two short-answer responses, and academic achievement.

Goldberg-Miller Public Finance Scholarship

Government Finance Officers Association

$15,000
The Goldberg-Miller Public Finance Scholarship is a prestigious award sponsored by the Government Finance Officers Association. The award is open to full-time graduate students who are pursuing a career related to state or local government finance. The application process includes a questionnaire and submission of a letter of recommendation.

Harry and Joyce Wachter Business Scholarship

Gulf Coast Community Foundation

$1,850

The Harry and Joyce Wachter Business Scholarship is just one of many scholarships offered by the Gulf Coast Community Foundation. The $1,850 award is open to students majoring in a subject related to business administration, including Finance. To be eligible, applicants must be an undergraduate student in or from Sarasota County, Charlotte County, or Boca Granda in Florida.

Helene M. Overly Memorial Graduate Scholarship

WTS International

$10,000
WTS International sponsors many annual scholarships, including the Helene M. Overly Memorial Graduate Scholarship. The award is available to female students who are pursuing a career related to transportation. They must also be pursuing a graduate degree in Finance or related.

Ingebritson Family Scholarship

Arizona Community Foundation

$3,000
The Ingebritson Family Scholarship is one of many scholarships made available through the Arizona Community Foundation. To be eligible, one must be an undergraduate or graduate student majoring in Finance. The application process includes submission of an essay.

Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship

Zonta International

Up to $8,000
Zonta International sponsors the annual Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship. To be eligible, applicants must be female, an undergraduate student, and studying Finance or a related subject. There are 32 $2,000 regional scholarships available, and six $8,000 international scholarships. Winners are chosen based on academic achievement and a commitment to a future in business.

John B. Lilja Undergraduate Scholarship

Minnesota Government Finance Officers Association

$1,000

The John B. Lilja Undergraduate Scholarship is just one scholarship offered by the Minnesota Government Finance Officers Association. To qualify for the $1,000 award, applicants must be majoring in finance or a related subject at a four-year university in Minnesota. Winners are chosen based on:

academic achievement
volunteerism
a 250-word essay.

Jose Rivera-Alers Scholarship

Hispanic Federation

$5,000
The Jose Rivera-Alers Scholarship is a scholarship sponsored by the Hispanic Federation. The $5,000 award is available to U.S. citizens of Puerto Rican descent, who live or have lived in the Bronx. Applicants must also have declared a business-related major. Award winners will be chosen based on:

financial need
academic achievement
dedication to helping the Latino community.

Lily Pabilona Emerging Entrepreneur Scholarship

Against the Grain Productions

Up to $5,000
Because an interest in Finance often goes hand-in-hand with entrepreneurship, the Lily Pabilona Emerging Entrepreneurship Scholarship offers a great opportunity for students studying Finance. Against the Grain Productions sponsors this scholarship which awards between $1,000 and $5,000 for use towards college tuition and fees. To be eligible, applicants must be U.S. citizens and at least 25% Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity. Winners are chosen based on academic achievement and demonstrated leadership ability.

Matt Fong Asian Americans in Public Finance Scholarship

Asian Pacific Fund

$2,500
The Asian Pacific Fund sponsors The Matt Fong Asian Americans in Public Finance Scholarship. To be eligible, applicants must be attending a California college or university as an undergraduate. They should also be at least 50% Asian. Successful applicants will receive $2,500 to use for tuition and fees. Winners are chosen based on :

academic achievement
career plans
volunteerism.

Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship

Government Finance Officers Association

$10,000
Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship is another big-money award sponsored by the Government Finance Officers Association. To be eligible, applicants should be a member of an under-represented community. They should also be pursuing a finance degree at the graduate level. The scholarship winner will be chosen based on their displayed commitment to the public sector.

The Missouri Bankers Foundation Scholarship Program

The Missouri Bankers Association

$1,000
The Missouri Bankers Associations sponsors a number of scholarships each year. The Foundation Scholarship Program consists of seven $1,000 awards. To be eligible, applicants must be Missouri-based high school seniors who plan to pursue a degree in Finance or another banking-related subject. Winners are chosen based on academic achievement and their commitment to future career goals.

NABA National Scholarship Program

National Association of Black Accountants

$1,500
The National Association of Black Accountants sponsors a number of scholarships each year, including the NABA National Scholarship Program. This $1,500 award is open to Black students who are pursuing a degree in Finance or similar. They must also have a minimum 3.3 overall GPA, and a minimum 3.5 GPA in their major. Winners are chosen based on:

academic achievement
financial need
demonstrated leadership
an essay.

New York Financial Writers’ Association Scholarships

New York Financial Writers’ Association

$3,000

The New York Financial Writers’ Association is the country’s oldest and most influential organization dedicated to financial journalism. Each year, they sponsor 10 $3,000 scholarships. To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate finance degree at a four-year university in the Tri-State New York area. Winners will be chosen based on:

a current resume
academic achievement
3-5 writing samples
a personal essay.

Ohio GFOA Member Continuing Education Scholarship

Ohio Government Finance Officers Association

$1,000
The Ohio chapter of the Government Finance Officers Association sponsors a number of annual awards, including the Member Continuing Education Scholarship. Ohio-based undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing a degree in Finance are encouraged to apply. Two years of work experience in a government position is also required.

Paul S. Mills Scholarship

Foundation for Financial Service Professionals

$1,000
The Paul S. Mills Scholarship is a Finance scholarship sponsored by the Foundation for Financial Service Professionals. To be eligible, applicants must be undergraduate students pursuing a degree in a field related to financial service. Successful applicants will receive $1,000 to use towards their educations. Winners are chosen based on:

financial need
academic achievement
a 500-word personal essay.

RV Learning Center Scholarship

The Mike Molino RV Learning Center

$2,500
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center sponsors an annual RV Learning Center Scholarship. Totaling $2,500, the scholarship is available to rising college sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are studying Finance or a related subject. Winners are chosen based on:

academic achievement
financial need
a 500-word essay.

Solano Association of Realtors Scholarship

Solano Association of Realtors

$1,000
The Solano Association of Realtors sponsors an annual $1,000 scholarship. The scholarship is available to those living in and around Benicia and Vallejo, California. To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a degree in finance, real estate, or a related business subject. Winners will be chosen based on:

academic achievement
financial considerations
an interview.

Toigo MBA Program

Toigo

$5,000
The Toigo MBA Program is a unique program that rewards minority students interested in finance. An applicant to the program must:

be a member of an under-represented community
be a candidate for an MBA
be interested in pursuing a career in the financial industry

Chosen fellows are required to secure internships during two summers, and find full-time employment in financial services upon graduation.

Women in Public Finance Scholarship

Women in Public Finance

$3,000
Students entering their senior year of high school are invited to apply for the Women in Public Finance Scholarship, sponsored by the organization of the same name. Eligible applicants will be female students who intend to pursue a degree and career in finance or a related subject. Winners will be chosen based on academic achievement and an essay.

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