External Scholarships

American Institute of CPAs (AICPA)

The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) provides scholarship funding for graduate accounting students. Past UNC MAC students have received scholarships from this institution. Learn more about their scholarships here.

Each year, one MAC student enrolled in the on-campus format is selected for an exclusive scholarship funded by the NCACPA. Students who are residents of North Carolina, demonstrate financial need, and show strong academic performance are eligible for this award.

Many of our students seek credentials aside from the CPA to support their careers in the accounting field. The Institute of Management Accountants offers a scholarship program for students pursuing Certified Management Accounting certification. Their application process requires nomination from the MAC Program and we are allowed a maximum of 10 nominations per year. Learn more about the CMA scholarship. For CMA scholarship nomination consideration while enrolled in MAC, reach out to Brian Papajcik.

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and the North Carolina Board of Certified Public Accountant Examiners offer scholarships to MAC students. Unlike the AICPA and NCACPA opportunities, students do not apply directly to these organizations but are instead nominated by the UNC MAC Program.