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.
Subscribe for scholarship update!
Be among the first to know whenever new Fairleigh Dickinson University scholarship is going on
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.
- Willingness to remain engaged with the AICPA and to provide feedback for the development of this and other programs by the Association.
Application Deadline
September 30, 2022How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) on www.thiswaytocpa.com to apply
Menu