Excellence in Accounting New York Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $2,500

Awards Available: 60

Award Deadline: Jul 15, 2025


The Moynihan Scholarship Fund (MSF) offers scholarships for accounting students based on financial need and academic performance. The program is administered by MSF, a 501(c)(3) organization.

NYCPA Chapter Scholarships, also administered by MSF, are funded by the generosity of members and donors. Please read the requirements carefully, as these are unique to each chapter. You can use the same link to apply for NYCPA Chapter Scholarships and Excellence in Accounting scholarships.

Scholarship Details

Students may qualify for more than one scholarship. Please read the details below to determine which scholarships you qualify for.

  • MSF Scholarship Award Amounts vary, with a maximum amount of  $2,500 per award.
  • MSF will strive to Submit Scholarship monies to each school before the end of the fall semester (of the Spring Semester, at the latest).
  • The Excellence in Accounting Scholarships Requirements:

You'll need to email your 2025‒2026 student aid report, financial award letter, and your official transcript from your university to scholarship@moynihanfund.org.

400-word max essay describing your background, career aspirations, volunteering activities, and why you are deserving of the scholarship. You may use the same essay to enter into multiple awards (if eligible)

Please provide contact information of person(s) for letters of recommendation. It is encouraged to select "Request now" when completing the letter of recommendation portion of the application so that your recommender receives the request as soon as possible.

The Application Process

You may qualify for more than one scholarship. Please read the details below to see which ones may be right for you. On the application, each section must be completed in full by the student. If you have any questions, please contact scholarship@moynihanfund.org.

To apply for any scholarship on this page, you must be an NYCPA Student Member. Please go to NYCPA Student Membership. It only takes a few minutes to apply, and membership is FREE.

Additional scholarship information and criteria that are pertinent to your application are contained within the application itself.

How to Apply:

No Essay Scholarship by Sallie

Deadline: Apr 30, 2025
$2,000
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ScholarshipOwl No Essay Scholarship

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Niche $15,000 Scholarship

Deadline: May 31, 2025
$15,000
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Be Bold Scholarship

Deadline: May 01, 2025
$25,000
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$10,000
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Faith Based College Scholarship

Deadline: May 31, 2025
$2,000
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The Future is Now Scholarship

Deadline: Apr 30, 2025
$1,001
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Appily Easy Money Scholarship

Deadline: Apr 30, 2025
$1,000
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10 Words or Less Scholarship

Deadline: Nov 15, 2025
$1,000
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Odenza Vacations College Scholarship

Deadline: May 01, 2025
$500
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