Financial Aid and Scholarships

These awards are made possible by an endowment that was originally funded through the generous donations of local accounting firms and the local offices of the then “Big Eight” accounting firms.

In recognition of the outstanding accounting program in the School of Business, these firms established the fund to award annual scholarships to juniors and seniors majoring in Accounting and Master of Accountancy students.

Multiple awards worth up to $3,000 each will be made to qualified students. The annual awards are effective for the spring semester of each academic year.

Selection Criteria:

• G.P.A. of 3.5 or higher
• University and Community Service
• Employment History and Career Goals

Application Materials:

• One-page student essay outlining qualifications for this award
• Resume
• Faculty letter of recommendation

Selection Committee: Four full-time Accounting Department Faculty Members

The Pittsburgh Chapter of the IIA is pleased to announce its Outstanding Accounting Student Achievement Award. Three awards of $2,000 each will be given to an undergraduate junior, senior, or Master of Accountancy student with a declared major in Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, or business-related field and who has expressed an interest in Internal Auditing.

The IIA Outstanding Accounting Student Achievement Awards are intended to honor three students who have made substantive contributions to the university and/or the community through involvement in professional and/or community service while maintaining excellence in her/his studies and demonstrating leadership.

Neither financial need nor other scholarships/grants will be considered in selecting the recipient.

Selection Criteria*:

• G.P.A. of 3.5 or higher
• Significant professional or community service
• Leadership positions

Application Materials:

• One-page student essay outlining qualifications for this award and an understanding of Internal Audit and its role in business operations
• Resume
• GPA provided

Selection Committee: IIA University & Academic Relations Committee

* If you are a past IIA Outstanding Accounting Student Achievement Award winner, you are not eligible to win this award again; however, please consider participating in other IIA Pittsburgh Chapter events such as the Case Competition and Presentation Competition.

One $1,500 award will be given to a sophomore, junior, or senior student with a declared Major in Accounting.

The Outstanding Accounting Student Achievement Award is intended to honor an accounting student who has made substantive contributions to the university and/or the community through involvement in professional and/or community service while maintaining excellence in her/his accounting studies.

Neither financial need nor other scholarships/grants will be considered when selecting the recipient.

Selection Criteria:

• G.P.A. of 3.5 or higher
• Significant professional or community service

Application Materials:

• One page student essay outlining qualifications for this award
• Resume
• Faculty letter of recommendation

Selection Committee: Four full-time Accounting Department Faculty Members

One $1,218 scholarship will be awarded to a qualified sophomore, junior, or senior with a declared Major in Accounting. The annual award is effective for the spring semester of the current academic year.

Selection Criteria:

• G.P.A. of 2.75 or higher
• Demonstrated Financial Need (You must have filed a financial aid form with the Financial Aid Office)
• University and Community Service
• Employment History and Career Goals

Application Materials:

• One-page student essay outlining qualifications for this award
• Resume
• Faculty letter of recommendation

Selection Committee: Four full-time Accounting Department Faculty Members

Multiple scholarships totaling $2,208 will be awarded to qualified juniors and seniors with a declared Major in Accounting. The annual award is effective for the spring semester of each academic year.

Selection Criteria:

• G.P.A. of 2.75 to 3.25
• Demonstrated Financial Need (You must have filed a financial aid form with the Financial Aid Office)

Application Materials:

• One-page student essay outlining qualifications for this award
• Resume
• Faculty letter of recommendation

Selection Committee: Four full-time Accounting Department Faculty Members

Two $993 scholarships will be awarded to qualified sophomores and juniors with a declared major in Accounting or Information Systems Management. The annual award is effective for the spring semester of the current academic year.

Selection Criteria:

• G.P.A. of 2.5 or better
• Demonstrated Financial Need (You must have filed a financial aid form with the Financial Aid Office)
• University and Community Service
• Employment History and Career Goals

Application Materials:

• One-page student essay outlining qualifications for this award
• Resume
• Faculty letter of recommendation

Selection Committee: Four full-time Accounting Department Faculty Members

Multiple scholarships totaling $18,417 will be awarded to qualified freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors with a declared major in Accounting. Preference will be given to qualified freshmen. The annual award is effective for the spring semester of each academic year.

Selection Criteria:

• G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher
• Demonstrated Financial Need (You must have filed a financial aid form with the Financial Aid Office)

Application Materials:

• One-page student essay outlining qualifications for this award
• Resume
• Faculty letter of recommendation

Selection Committee: Four full-time Accounting Department Faculty Members

One $2,604 scholarship will be granted to a full-time, enrolled Master of Accountancy student. 

Selection Criteria:

• G.P.A. of 3.5 or higher
• Demonstrated Financial Need (You must have filed a financial aid form with the Financial Aid Office)
• Full-time enrollment in the Master of Accountancy program 

Application Materials:

• One-page student essay outlining qualifications for this award
• Resume
• Faculty letter of recommendation

Selection Committee: Four full-time Accounting Department Faculty Members

The James M. Roberts Jr. Memorial Scholarship was established by James M. and Donna M. Roberts in memory of their son, James M. Roberts, Jr.

Multiple awards totaling $2,390 will be granted to a full-time, enrolled Master of Accountancy student. 

Selection Criteria:

• Full-time enrollment in the Master of Accountancy program

Application Materials:

• One-page student essay outlining qualifications for this award
• Resume
• Faculty letter of recommendation

Selection Committee: Four full-time Accounting Department Faculty Members

Awarded annually to qualified Business School students who demonstrate a 3.5 overall GPA, professional or community service, and leadership activities. First-years, sophomores, and juniors are eligible to apply.

Awarded annually to qualified Business School students who demonstrate a 3.5 overall GPA, professional or community service, and leadership activities. Preference for students enrolled in the Supply Chain Management program.

Established by Cynthia and Thaddeus J. Senko, CPA, this fund will be used to provide annual scholarship support (of at least $10,000) to one Duquesne University student who:

• is of a race regarded to be an underrepresented minority in the Accounting profession;
• is from a distressed socio-economic background;
• is Pittsburgh Promise eligible (as long as Pittsburgh Promise remains solvent); and
• is enrolled in the Accounting BS/BA to MAcc Program (first preference) or the Information Systems Management Program (second preference) within the Palumbo-Donahue School of Business