Fairleigh Dickinson University US 2022 AICPA Foundation CPA Exam Scholarship

The John L. Carey Scholarship Award was established by members of the accounting profession to honor John Carey upon his retirement from the AICPA in 1969. During his 40-year tenure at the AICPA, Mr. Carey served as administrative vice president; executive director; and as editor and publisher of the Journal of Accountancy. Mr. Carey dedicated his entire career to serving the accounting profession and made it a priority to encourage outstanding students to become CPAs.

• Table of Content
• About Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU)
• Fairleigh Dickinson University Bachelors
• Aim and Benefits of Fairleigh Dickinson University Bachelors
• Requirements for Fairleigh Dickinson University Bachelors Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU)

Fairleigh Dickinson University is a center of academic excellence dedicated to the preparation of world citizens through global education. The University strives to provide students with the multi-disciplinary, intercultural, and ethical understandings necessary to participate, lead, and prosper in the global marketplace of ideas, commerce, and culture. Founded in 1942 by Dr. Peter Sammartino and his wife, Sylvia (Sally), Fairleigh Dickinson University has grown into the largest private university in New Jersey. Today, more than 11,500 students from 32 states and 72 countries are ... continue reading

Fairleigh Dickinson University Bachelors

Aim and Benefits of Fairleigh Dickinson University Bachelors

Partial Funding, Upto $1500

Requirements for Fairleigh Dickinson University Bachelors Qualification

• Obtained a liberal arts or other non-business undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States prior to enrolling in a graduate accounting program.
• Not earned more than 12 credits in accounting during his/her undergraduate program.
• Not actively participating in a graduate accounting program.
• Planning to pursue a graduate-level degree in accounting or an accounting-related major beginning in fall of the 2022-23 academic year. (“Accounting-related” shall be as determined by Sponsor at Sponsor’s sole discretion.) This program will enable a student to sit for the CPA exam.
• Planning to pursue the CPA licensure but not presently be a CPA.
• Enrolled as a full-time graduate level student (9 semester hours or equivalent) for the full 2022-23 academic year. (Note: an exception may be granted if you plan to participate in an internship program.)
• An AICPA Student Affiliate member (or have submitted a new member application). Apply online at no cost: https://thiswaytocpa.com/join-aicpa/.
• A U.S. citizen or permanent resident (green card holder).
• Some financial need (i.e., not already be receiving a full or partial scholarship(s) that covers or exceeds one’s educational expenses).
• Enrolled in a business and/or accounting program that is regionally, nationally or internationally accredited for the full 2022-23 academic year. The program must be accepted by the state board of accountancy as meeting the educational requirements necessary for CPA licensure in the state you intend to become licensed OR in the state where your program is located.
  • Please visit ThisWayToCPA’s State & Territory Requirements or contact your state board of accountancy to confirm if your program meets the educational requirements necessary for CPA licensure.
• Willingness to remain engaged with the AICPA and to provide feedback for the development of this and other programs by the Association.

Application Deadline

How to Apply