INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana CPA Educational Foundation provides financial assistance to students pursuing their accounting major and ultimate entry into the CPA profession. This scholarship program was established in 2021 as part of a strategic initiative to help build the accounting workforce in Indiana by alleviating financial and logistical barriers to sitting for the CPA Exam and obtaining the CPA license.
In addition to renewable college scholarships, the Foundation offers a CPA Exam scholarship to cover out-of-pocket Exam-related costs. This Exam Scholarship is presented in collaboration with ALPFA Indianapolis and the Greater Indianapolis Chapter of NABA Inc.
2026–27 College Scholarship Recipients
Seven aspiring CPAs representing five Indiana universities were selected for this year’s Indiana CPA Educational Foundation Scholarship.
This college scholarship provides financial assistance to Indiana CPA Society (INCPAS) student members pursuing their accounting degree and entry into the CPA profession. Scholarships are $1,000–$2,000 per year and renewable for up to $5,000 total per recipient, dependent on recipient meeting the renewal criteria.
This year’s new class of scholarship recipients will receive a total of $20,500:
- Olayinka Awosika – Graduate Student, Indiana University Bloomington
- Max Carmody – Graduate Student, Indiana University
- Rebecca Dick – Sophomore, Indiana Wesleyan University
- Shawna Ford – Senior, University of Southern Indiana
- Olivia Fry – Freshman, Saint Mary’s College
- Aatish Hans – Junior, Indiana University Indianapolis
- Anveer Mann – Freshman, Indiana University Bloomington
In addition, four previous scholarship recipients have met their renewal criteria and are receiving an additional year of funding:
- Adam Hernandez – Junior, Purdue University
- Jordan Hess – Senior, Indiana University Indianapolis
- Guillermo Ruesga Jr. – Senior, Marian University
- Ethan Timpe – Senior, Indiana University
2026–27 CPA Exam Scholarship Recipients
Three CPA candidates were selected for this year’s CPA Exam Scholarship in collaboration with ALPFA Indianapolis and the Greater Indianapolis Chapter of NABA Inc.
These recipients will receive scholarships to cover Exam-related costs:
- Olayinka Awosika – Graduate Student, Indiana University Bloomington
- Giselle Pablo – Graduate Student, Purdue University
- Aatish Hans – Junior, Indiana University Indianapolis
The Indiana CPA Educational Foundation is supported by members giving back to the profession and investing in the next generation of CPA professionals. Make a contribution here.
For more information on eligibility and application deadlines, go to our Student Scholarships page.
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About the Indiana CPA Society
The Indiana CPA Society is a statewide professional association representing nearly 6,000 CPAs and accounting professionals who are transforming business in Indiana.
About the Indiana CPA Educational Foundation
The Indiana CPA Educational Foundation raises funds and provides financial assistance for programs designed to encourage accounting careers and to promote education-related activities for the benefit of Indiana CPA Society members.
