UNC Kenan-Flagler Business is pleased to announce its collaboration with the Deloitte Foundation to promote a more equitable future in the profession of accounting and help strengthen the pipeline of diverse talent entering the CPA profession
Together, we are offering a limited number of full fellowships for our Master of Accounting (MAC) program for students pursuing a master’s degree in accounting. We encourage applications from individuals who are first-generation students or who are from economically underprivileged backgrounds. In addition, we invite applicants who can demonstrate experience and knowledge working with individuals from different communities. In evaluating each student’s application, the University shall consider a student’s personal statement, academic work, campus activities, and community service. The University shall consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, or other status prohibited or disfavored by law.
Students who enroll in the MAC program and meet the following criteria will be considered:
- Current enrollment in an accredited college or university in the United States or having graduated within the past two years.
- Pursuing or having completed an undergraduate baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.
- Demonstrating a strong academic track record with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status.
- Meeting the admission standards for the Master of Accounting program at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School.
- Expressing a genuine interest in pursuing a career in public accounting/taxation and obtaining your CPA, provided you are not already a CPA.
- Selected participants must enroll in UNC Kenan-Flagler’s MAC program for either the June 2024 (Campus or Online) or September 2024 (Online) starts and complete the program no later than December 2025.
For consideration, candidates must apply and be accepted to the MAC program at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. No separate application is required. MAC program application materials will be used to evaluate candidates for the Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program.