Program Overview

Introduction to the Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program

The Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program is a collaborative effort between the Deloitte Foundation and Pace University, aimed at attracting top talent and expanding access to the CPA profession. This program provides up to ten full-tuition scholarships to qualified applicants pursuing a fifth-year master's degree in accounting with a concentration in audit, advisory, or tax during the 2026–2027 academic year.

Program Details

Coverage

Recipients of the Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program will receive full financial support for tuition and applicable academic fees during their final year of graduate study, provided they graduate by or before December 2027. This support applies to the following semesters:

• Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 for students graduating in May 2027
• Spring 2027 and Fall 2027 for students graduating in December 2027 Note that Winter and Summer semesters are not included.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the program, applicants must:

• Be currently enrolled in, or have completed, an undergraduate degree at an accredited U.S. college or university
• Hold a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
• Have a valid U.S. address; non-U.S. citizens must also hold a valid visa
• Meet Pace University's graduate admission requirements for AACSB-accredited MBA or MS programs in accounting
• Be committed to a career in public accounting or taxation and to pursuing CPA licensure (not already licensed as a CPA)
• Demonstrate financial need with a completed FAFSA on file

Requirements

Recipients must enroll in one of Lubin School of Business's graduate accounting programs for the required semesters. The programs include:

• Graduate accounting programs (MS and MBA)
• Combined programs (BBA/MBA Accounting, BBA Accounting/MS Taxation, BBA Accounting/MS Finance)
• Graduate programs in taxation and finance (for students who already hold a bachelor's degree in accounting) Recipients must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher each semester. Scholarship support will be discontinued if the GPA falls below this standard. Students must be registered for a minimum of 9 credits each semester.

Policy for Class Withdrawal

Scholarship funds will be applied to recipients' Pace student accounts at the beginning of each semester, covering registered credits at the per-credit rate published by the University. If a recipient withdraws from any registered courses during the semester, they are required to notify the Scholarship Committee and the Accounting Department in writing prior to officially withdrawing from classes. Failure to do so will result in discontinuation of the scholarship.

Application Process

To apply, students must submit the following:

• A completed Deloitte Foundation & Pace University Accounting Scholars Program Application
• Two letters of recommendation
• An updated resume
• Updated Transcript Students selected for the scholarship will be notified on or about May 31, 2026.

About Pace and the Deloitte Foundation Partnership

Pace University's Lubin School of Business holds dual AACSB accreditation in business and accounting, an elite distinction earned by fewer than 2% of business schools worldwide. With a strong alumni network in the accounting profession and a proven record of student achievement, Pace prepares graduates for impactful careers. The Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program enhances this mission by expanding opportunities, fostering equity, and investing in the next generation of accounting leaders.