Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program

Overview and Eligibility

Please carefully read all information below before completing the Application form portion at the bottom.

The Wake Forest School of Business is proud to collaborate with the Deloitte Foundation to champion qualified talent entering the CPA profession. Together, Wake Forest and the Deloitte Foundation are happy to support students with a record of commitment to the accounting profession by providing a limited number of full scholarships to the Wake Forest Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) degree program.

Specifically, the criteria to be considered for this scholarship are:

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited college or university in the United States.
Pursuing or completed an undergraduate baccalaureate degree in accounting from an accredited program. (Note: Undergraduate finance or other business majors would also be eligible if they are able to complete the MSA program by August 2027).
Strong academic track record; minimum of 3.0 GPA (on 4.0 scale).
Selected participants must have the ability to reside in the United States and the intention to pursue career opportunities in the United States after graduating from the University.
Must meet the standards for admission to the Wake Forest MSA program.
Have an interest in pursuing a career in public accounting and obtaining their CPA, but not presently a CPA.
Must matriculate to the one-year Wake Forest’s Master of Science in Accountancy program that runs between June/August 2026 and May 2027.
In evaluating each student’s application, a student’s personal statement, academic work, campus activities, and community service relevant to the field of public accountancy will be considered. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, or other status prohibited or disfavored by law.
Interested candidates must submit a completed admission application to the Wake Forest MSA program and the required Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars program application and related essay.

Applications will be evaluated in three rounds:

Round One: Deadline November 21, 2025. Decisions released December 19, 2025.
Round Two: Deadline February 27, 2026. Decisions released March 30, 2026.
Round Three: Deadline April 10, 2026. Decisions released May 1, 2026.

The application form will be available starting October 13, 2025. Selection and notification of all recipients will take place no later than May 1, 2026.

Contact: For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Susie Hoff, Associate Director of Enrollment Management at langesm@wfu.edu or 336-758-7255.

Application Form

Please complete all questions below and hit Submit when finished. You may wish to complete the essay in a separate document and then copy and paste the text into the essay response field below when ready to submit.

First Name

Last Name

E-Mail Address

Have you submitted your MS in Accounting application?

Yes

I have started but not submitted

Are you a first-generation college student (the first in your family to attend a four-year college/university and attain a bachelor's degree)?

How did you hear about the Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program?

Essay Question

What unique perspectives or strengths do you bring to your graduate education, and how will these experiences shape the way you contribute to the Wake Forest community and your future accounting profession? (500 words or less)

Short-Answer Question

Describe your ability to finance your MSA degree, providing details on funding sources and any additional context related to your level of financial need. (250 words or less)