The Michigan Accountancy Foundation awards scholarships and CPA Exam prep resources to accounting students aspiring to become CPAs. These scholarships seek to further build the CPA talent pipeline by providing financial support to accounting students for tuition and fees. In addition, all applicants get access to the Surgent Essentials Pass CPA Review program online (for two months). Recipients receive unlimited access.
Note: Funding is disbursed directly to a recipient's college or university and can be used for tuition and fees with continuous enrollment. Funds are not eligible for books, housing, technology or other non-tuition-based expenses.
Applications are typically open from November – January.
Minority Advancement/ Dream Builders Scholarship
Orion Rahjes – Western Michigan University
Barry C. Melancon Scholarship
Madeline Cleveland – Michigan State University
David and Kathy Petoskey Scholarship
Frans Tanade – Western Michigan University
Deborah and Mark Habel Scholarship
Elisabeth Pantea – Rochester Christian University
Jeff Fisher Memorial Scholarship
Anneka Bos – Calvin University
Paul and Mary Glantz Scholarship
Perla Acuna – Eastern Michigan University
Richard Czarnecki Scholarship
Christian Ankawi – University of Michigan, Dearborn
2024 MAF Scholarship
Aedan McCauley – Western Michigan University
Nick Rapin – Michigan State University
Accountants Coalition Minority Advancement Scholarship
Walter Kearney, III – Michigan State University
Wilson Bragg – Northwood University
David and Kathy Petoskey Scholarship
Savannah Terry – Siena Heights University
Deborah and Mark Habel Scholarship
Felicia Brandon – Wayne State University
Jeff Fisher Memorial Scholarship
Minnie Davis-K-Asare – Michigan State University
Paul and Mary Glantz Scholarship
Renee Elian – Wayne State University
Richard Czarnecki Scholarship
Kara Cotton – Northwood University
2023 MAF Scholarship
Elizabeth Bees – Rochester University
Celeste Mado – Oakland University
Jackson Morse – Michigan State University
Accountants Coalition Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Scholarship
Noah Hahn – Western Michigan University
Prisca Mbuyu – Michigan State University
Richard Czarnecki Scholarship
Justin Tamplin – Oakland University
Dave Echelbarger MICPA Leadership Scholarship
Hillary Prout – Michigan Technological University
Steve Epstein MICPA Leadership Scholarship
Maegan DeSmet – University of Michigan
2022 MAF Scholarship
Jenifer Buikema – Ferris State University
Taylor Johnston – Michigan Technological University
Jordyn Joseph – Michigan State University
Amanda Kommor – Michigan State University
Evelyn Leonard – Michigan State University
Shane McAllister – Central Michigan University
Samantha Pancotto – Michigan State University
Iryna Smyrnova – Western Michigan University
Julia Wolas – Michigan State University
Accountants Coalition Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Scholarship
Amadou Hassana – Grand Valley State University
Mwaba Musonda – Michigan State University
Richard Czarnecki Scholarship
Elizabeth Randall – University of Michigan
2021 MAF Scholarship
Jacob Mihelich - Michigan Technological University
Denae Mitchell - Grand Valley State University
Alexandra Smith - Northern Michigan University
Accountants Coalition Minority Scholarship
Joseph Nicolas - Wayne State University
Estevan Vasquez - Wayne State University
Robert Bogan Scholarship
Michael Rotondo - Michigan State University
Peggy Dzierzawski Scholarship
Jennifer Carolan - Michigan Technological University
Lauren Schneider - Michigan State University
Alexander Tyburski - Michigan State University
Richard Czarnecki Scholarship
Trina Narsey - University of Michigan – Dearborn
2020 MAF Scholarship
Cassandra Harms - Oakland University
Kylie James - Grand Valley State University
Alan Young Scholarship
Brionna Bryant - Eastern Michigan University
Accountants Coalition Minority Scholarship
Christopher Bailey - Western Michigan University
Spencer Robertson - Western Michigan University
Za'Taia Shelby - University of Michigan - Flint
Angel Stallings - Central Michigan University
Robert Bogan Scholarship
Madaline Thompson - Michigan State University
Peggy Dzierzawski Scholarship
Brooke Teska - Adrian College
Richard Czarnecki Scholarship
Claire Theoret - Aquinas College
Eric Hansen Scholarship
Hannah Kent - Western Michigan University