SCHOLARSHIPS

The Educational Foundation awards scholarships to women who are pursuing Accounting degrees at the undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate levels.

You may apply for more than one scholarship, with the exception of Women In Transition and Women In Need. If applying for multiple scholarships, send only one set of attachments. See our Frequently Asked Questions page for details.

Laurels Fund – The purpose of the Laurels Fund is to provide one-year academic scholarships for women who are pursuing a Ph.D. in Accounting. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $5,000 each.

Women In Transition Scholarship – This scholarship was established in 1990 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Educational Foundation. It was designated for women who are the sole support of their family and are returning to school to earn a Bachelors degree in Accounting. This scholarship is awarded for up to $16,000 over four years and is renewable annually upon satisfactory completion of course requirements. 

Women In Need Scholarship – This scholarship is identical to the Women In Transition scholarship except that it is for women who are beginning their third or fourth year of academic pursuit and require financial support to complete their degrees. This scholarship in the amount of $2,000 per year is renewable for a second year upon satisfactory completion of course requirements.

KPMG Scholarships – In a continuing effort to support women's initiatives, KPMG has sponsored three Women In Need scholarships. KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm (www.us.kpmg.com), is the U.S. member firm of KPMG International. KPMG International's member firms have 113,000 professionals, including 6,800 partners, in 148 countries.

Seattle Chapter ASWA Scholarship – This is an annual scholarship for an amount up to $2,000 to be awarded to a candidate attending an accredited school within the State of Washington. It may be renewable for one additional year upon satisfactory completion of course requirements.

Michele L. McDonald Scholarship – This scholarship was established by members of the Albuquerque chapter of the American Society of Women Accountants in memory of one of their members. This is a one-year scholarship in the amount of $1,000, and preference will be given to a woman returning to college from the work force or after raising children.

Moss Adams Foundation Scholarship -- The Moss Adams Foundation sponsors a $1,000 scholarship annually which is available to minority women, or women returning to school as current or reentry juniors or seniors, or women pursuing their fifth year requirement through either general studies or within a graduate program. Moss Adams LLP is the 11th largest accounting and consulting firm in the United States, and the largest headquartered in the West.

Matching Funds Challenge -- Up to $5,000 will be matched for contributions to EFWA in the amount of $250 or more.

To make a donation, click here or contact National Headquarters.