Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program

Apply to a scholarship that will cover 100% of your tuition and fees.

The Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program (DFASP) is collaborating with 25 colleges and universities across the US to provide a limited number of full scholarships* for incoming students who matriculate in Summer or Fall 2026.

Interested students who meet the Program’s eligibility criteria below are encouraged to apply for Bauer’s Master of Science in Accountancy (MSACCY) program for Summer or Fall 2026 and if accepted into the MSACCY program then apply separately to be considered for the Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program. Scholarship recipients must complete degree requirements, and graduate with their degree, within 12 months.

*Excluding books, parking, and living expenses

• Eligibility & Selection Criteria

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States.
  • Pursuing an undergraduate baccalaureate degree in accounting from an accredited program, with all degree requirements to be completed in May or August 2026.
  • Strong academic track record; minimum of 3.0 cumulative 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 Bauer’s MSACCY program.
  • Must be admitted to Bauer’s MSACCY program.
  • Have an interest in pursuing a career in public accounting and becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the United States, but not presently a CPA.
  • Selected participants must matriculate to Bauer’s MSACCY program in Summer or Fall 2026 and be continuously enrolled for the duration of the 2026-2027 academic school year until successfully graduating with the MSACCY degree.
  • Selected participants must graduate with their MSACCY degree within 12 months of starting the program.
  • Selected applicants should be students who demonstrate financial need.

• MSACCY Program Application Information

  The MSACCY admissions application must be submitted, along with all application materials, no later than Monday, March 2, 2026.

  A complete application must be received by the date indicated above and include the following items:

  1. Application for Graduate Studies
  2. Transcripts
  3. Test Scores
  4. Résumé or Curriculum Vitae
  5. Goal Statement
  6. Letters of Recommendation

  For additional details regarding the MSACCY Program application, please visit the “How to Apply page” or send an email to the admissions team applymsaccy@uh.edu.

  Please note, there is a separate deadline for the scholarship application. See below for more information.

Scholarship Application Information

The DFASP application is available through an application portal.

If you wish to be considered for DFASP, please submit the DFASP scholarship application no later than Monday, March 30, 2026.

The DFASP scholarship recipient selection process shall be developed, coordinated, and led by Bauer. The scholarship committee will only review DFASP submissions for this scholarship opportunity.

The university shall consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Selected Recipients

• The calculation of how much monies are needed to cover your tuition and fees will be made based upon the credit hours needed to complete your MSACCY degree requirements and the program you are matriculated into at the time of review (traditional in-person versus online UH Extend).
  • For Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars who select the online UH Extend MSACCY program and choose to switch to the traditional (in-person) after being selected for the scholarship, please be aware that it will result in less than 100% coverage of tuition and fees.
  • The scholarship does not cover mandatory tuition and fees for enrollment beyond the credit hours needed to complete your MSACCY degree requirements.
• Recipients must demonstrate good academic standing by obtaining a 3.5 cumulative GPA or higher in their graduate coursework at the end of each term and cannot receive an academic honesty sanction at University of Houston.
  • If you term withdraw, the scholarship will be withdrawn, and you forego the opportunity to have the scholarship renewed for the next term.
• Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars are required to meet with the Administrative Director of Accounting Programs before the start of their first semester and their academic advisor before enrolling in each term.
• Scholars must meet additional requirements while in the MSACCY program.

Hear from our Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars

• What does being selected as a Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholar mean to you personally?

  Responses:

  • “I’m truly grateful that the university believes in my academic achievements, professional development, and the goals I'm working towards. The scholarship has eased my financial worries and allows me to focus on my master's coursework and preparing for the CPA exams.” – Summer 2025 admit
  • “Being selected as a Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholar has been an incredible opportunity. It has allowed me to focus on my graduate studies without the stress of financial burdens. It is deeply rewarding to have my hard work recognized.” – Fall 2025 admit

• What skills do you want to develop as you prepare to enter the profession?

  Responses:

  • “I would like to continue building a strong foundation in accounting, as well as hope to work on my Excel and data analytics skills to feel confident when starting full-time in public accounting.” – Summer 2025 admit
  • “I am working on learning new tax concepts to strengthen my skills as a tax accountant. Additionally, I’m utilizing this time to take the CPA exams.” – Fall 2025 admit

• What advice would you give to future scholarship applicants?

  Responses:

  • “Follow what you’re passionate about and feel comfortable talking or writing about it. When you’re doing something that you genuinely enjoy, you learn faster and your enthusiasm will shine through conversations or writings!” – Summer 2025 admit
  • “Every now and then, I sometimes ask myself 'Am I good enough?' I'm sure many future applicants of the Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program do too. Being a DFASP recipient is one of those moments I will look back on in the future, whenever I encounter seemingly insurmountable challenges, to remind myself that hard work pays off and I have what it takes. Everyone has a story they want to tell, of where they came from, how they got here, and what they wish their place in the world to be. So, to future scholarship applicants, I encourage you to reflect your own story onto the application. After all, it worked for me.” – Summer 2025 admit

Questions

Have questions about the DFASP? Please review our FAQ webpage.

For additional questions regarding this scholarship opportunity, please email Erica Casillas at acctconnect@uh.edu.