The Penn State Accounting Program is proud to collaborate with the Deloitte Foundation to fund the Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program (DFASP). In the spirit of supporting a diverse student population and to strengthen the pipeline of diverse talent entering the CPA profession, Penn State University and the Deloitte Foundation will cover 100% of tuition costs (excluding books and living expenses) for selected students to attend one of Penn State's Master's Programs in Accountancy of Taxation.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Application must be submitted no later than April 1, 2024.
- Applicant must be a US citizen or permanent resident.
- Applicant must be currently enrolled and pursuing an undergraduate baccalaureate degree in accounting (or other business concentration) from an accredited program.
- The ideal applicant will have an interest in pursuing a career in public accounting and obtaining a CPA license, but not presently a CPA.
- Selected participants must be enrolled in a Penn State Master of Accounting program (including taxation and accounting analytics) for the 2024-25 academic school year 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.