Accounting Scholarships

2026-2027 Academic Year Award

The Department of Accounting is pleased to announce the annual scholarship opportunity for students enrolled in the Pre-Accountancy, Accountancy, MPAcc or MST programs. Scholarships are available to deserving students who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership qualities, involvement in extracurricular and community activities. Recipients will be announced at the Annual Awards Banquet held in person at The Odyssey Restaurant on Thursday, May 7, 2026 from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Students must be present to receive the award.


Eligibility Criteria:

  • Open to Undergraduate and Graduate students enrolled in the Pre-Accountancy, Accountancy, MPAcc, or MST programs for the 2025-2026 academic year
  • Must have a CSUN and overall cumulative GPA or 3.0 or higher
  • Undergraduate students must be enrolled in 12 or more units during both the Fall and Spring terms
  • Graduate students must be enrolled in 8 or more units during both the Fall and Spring terms


Award recipients will be announced at the Annual Accounting Awards Banquet held at The Odyssey in Granada Hills on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 5:00 pm. Students are required to purchase a banquet ticket and must attend the event to remain eligible to receive the award. Buy your banquet ticket at: https://engage.csun.edu/ais_awards_banquet_2026

Award
Varies
Deadline
04/10/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Have you received a scholarship from the Accounting Department previously and/or David Nazarian College of Business and Economics or any other scholarships from CSUN? (If yes, list name of previous award.)
  2. Have you participated in any professional organizations (e.g., Beta Alpha Psi, CalCPA, VITA, NABA, etc.)? (Include position or membership status.)
  3. Please list any extracurricular activities (e.g., community service, sports, etc.).
  4. List any leadership positions or awards received at CSUN or elsewhere.
  5. Professional Experience:
    • Do you currently have an Internship, have had a previous Internship or have an Internship offer for an upcoming semester?
    • Have you received a full-time job offer?
    • What area will the Internship be in?
    • What area will the job be in?
    • What Firm do you have an Internship with?
    • Which Firm do you have a full-time job offer with?
  6. Have you participated in Meet the Firms or other Accounting Department events? (Yes/No)
  7. Do you plan to pursue the CPA license? (Yes/No/Undecided)
  8. If yes, how many CPA exam sections have you passed or plan to take soon?
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