About the Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program

UNLV and the Department of Accounting are proud to collaborate with the Deloitte Foundation to promote and support an increase in talent entering the CPA profession by participating in the Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program (DFASP).

Through the DFASP Program, UNLV and the Deloitte Foundation are providing a limited number of full scholarships to students in the Master's of Science in Accounting program in the Department of Accounting at the Lee Business School. Selected students will receive 100% of their tuition and fees (excluding books and living expenses) covered by the scholarship.

Scholarship Applicant Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled at UNLV or another accredited college or university in the U.S.
  • Pursuing 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 masters of accounting 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 be admitted to the Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) program in the Department of Accounting at the Lee Business School
  • Selected participants must be enrolled in UNLV’s Master of Science in Accounting program for the duration of the 2026-2027 academic school year, completing the program by August 2027. (Students may begin coursework in their MSA program as early as May 2026.)
  • Selected participants should have an interest in pursuing a career in public accounting and obtaining their CPA license, but they may not already be licensed as a CPA
  • Selected applicants must demonstrate financial need.
  • Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) for all semesters and upon graduation.

Deadline to Apply

Students must submit a complete application no later than March 29th to be considered for the following academic year.

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Note: Students must complete the Lee Business School Scholarship Application to be considered for this and all other business scholarships.