Scholarships

At AFWA part of our mission is to empower and assist students pursuing a degree in Accounting or Finance by providing scholarships for education and career development. By supporting our students we are contributing to the growth and success of our future leaders of the profession.

 


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Scholarship Applications for the 2025-2026 school year are now available

Omaha AFWA Scholarships

Members and Non-Members

Students pursuing a degree in Accounting or Finance that meets one of the following criteria are encouraged to apply for a scholarship.

  1. Enrolled in your 3rd, 4th or 5th year of college and pursuing an undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance.
  2. Enrolled in a graduate program and pursuing a Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

 

Candidates must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent. Scholarship candidates will be reviewed on scholastic achievement, community involvement, leadership, and communication skills.

Click here to download the Omaha AFWA undergraduate/Master’s scholarship application

Members only

Current members of the Omaha AFWA Chapter are encouraged to apply for scholarships to support the exam fees of the following certifications: CPA, CFP®, CFE, CIA, CMA, or CVA.

Click here to download the Omaha AFWA certification scholarship application

Interested in contributing to the Omaha AFWA Chapter Scholarship Fund? Contact [email protected].


                                                                                                

AFWA National Scholarships

In addition to Omaha chapter scholarships the Foundation of Accounting and Financial Woman’s Alliance also offers a broad range of scholarships. Available scholarships include undergraduate, Master’s, certification, and PhD.

Click here to be directed to the AFWA Foundation scholarship page