The Next Generation of CPAs
INCPAS Scholars is a year-long crash course in accounting for high schoolers.
This award-winning, free program encourages high school students to consider becoming a CPA. The only program of its kind, INCPAS Scholars introduces students to the profession by pairing them with practicing CPAs, touring CPA firms and businesses that employ CPAs, and participating in events to immerse them in the profession.
Why Be a Scholar
Scholars Program perks are unmatched. As a Scholar, you’ll get:
A Professional Mentor
To help guide you and answer questions about school, college, and a career as a CPA.
Your Own Personal Shopper
To guide you through choosing your own professional, tailored apparel and business dining etiquette (paid for by us!).
In-Home College Night
Where university and financial aid reps will host a Q&A night for you and your family. come to you for Q&A
Behind-the-Scenes Corporate Visits
So you can see what it’s really like to work as a finance pro at prestigious Indiana companies.
Personal Campus Tours
At Indiana University and Purdue University, where current college students will share their experiences in accounting and business programs, as well as campus life. (Bonus: We’ll coordinate approved school absences on your behalf!)
Face Time with Job Recruiters and CPAs
At INCPAS member events for meaningful, one-on-one networking time with real pros.
A $500 Academic Gift
To help with college expenses, as well as a written reference recommendation letter for university admissions and scholarship applications.
Who’s Eligible?
To be an INCPAS Scholar, you must meet ALL of the following eligibility requirements:
- Must be a high school student enrolled in an Indiana high school or home school program for the 2026–27 school year.
- Must be an Indiana resident and able to participate in monthly meetings in the Indianapolis area.
- Must have demonstrated academic success with a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Must have an interest in accounting and/or business.
- Must be a student leader.
How to Apply
The deadline to apply for the 2026–2027 school year is August 7, 2026.
Pipeline Partners
As a reflection to their commitment to the CPA profession’s workforce development, our pipeline partners actively engage with INCPAS on strategic activities, including mentorship programs, educational initiatives, career awareness events, and other programs designed to nurture future talented professionals. Learn more about our pipeline partners – or reach out to become one here.
Scholar Mentors
INCPAS Scholars mentors are highly passionate CPAs and CPA Candidates. They’re at the beginning of their careers and can offer advice on everything from what it takes to be successful in college to navigating the CPA profession.
Think you’d make a great Scholars mentor? Learn more here.
Support INCPAS Scholars
INCPAS Scholars are made possible through the generous support of individuals and organizations like you. Contribute now to continue the success of the Scholars program.
The INCPAS Scholars program is the eason why I am where I am today … I know that Scholars like me are a testament to the great work INCPAS has done and will continue to do!
Malayna Pottschmidt,
NCPAS Scholar alum and Indiana CPA Educational Foundation Scholarship recipient
“The INCPAS Scholars program has had a profound and lasting impact on my personal and professional development. I was immersed in an environment that emphasized a higher level of professionalism at the high school level. This experience not only shaped my understanding of workplace expectations, but also equipped me with essential skills to navigate various professional settings.
Anyah Cork,
INCPAS Scholar alum
Your professional reputation is established early in your career, and the INCPAS Scholars program provided me a clear pathway to success from the start. Opportunities, job experiences and offers often stem from that first interaction with a recruiter, staff member or partner at a firm. This program thoroughly prepared me to network effectively and make a lasting impact during that initial meeting.
Annie Geronimo,
INCPAS Scholar alum
