Who is eligible for the CMA Scholarship?

Nomination by Faculty: Students must be nominated by a faculty member who is an active IMA member. Enrollment: Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate accounting, finance, or related business program at an accredited college or university. Academic Excellence: Candidates should demonstrate high academic achievement and a strong potential for a successful career in management accounting. Membership: Nominees must be active IMA student members before receiving the scholarship.

When is the application deadline for CMA Scholarship 2026 or 2027?

The application deadline can change each academic year. Please use the Apply Now button to view the most recent deadline.

CMA Scholarship

Name: CMA Scholarship

Award Amount:

Waiver of the CMA program entrance fee (valued at $250).
Exam registration fees for both CMA exam parts, reduced to $0 (valued at $460 per part).
Access to the CMA exam support package, including retired exam questions.

Information and Eligibility:
The CMA Scholarship is designed to assist high-achieving students who are pursuing accounting or finance degrees in earning the prestigious Certified Management Accountant (CMA®) certification. This scholarship provides an opportunity for future finance professionals to demonstrate their expertise and commitment to advancing in the management accounting profession.

Eligibility Criteria:

Nomination by Faculty: Students must be nominated by a faculty member who is an active IMA member.
Enrollment: Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate accounting, finance, or related business program at an accredited college or university.
Academic Excellence: Candidates should demonstrate high academic achievement and a strong potential for a successful career in management accounting.
Membership: Nominees must be active IMA student members before receiving the scholarship.

Application Requirements:

Faculty members can nominate up to 10 students per academic year.
Nominations must include the student’s full name, email address, and academic details.
No separate application is required from the student; faculty members submit nominations directly to IMA.

Application Timeline:

Nomination Period: Open throughout the academic year.
Scholarship Activation: Recipients must activate their scholarship within 6 months of being awarded.
Exam Completion: Scholarship recipients must complete both parts of the CMA exam within three years of activating their scholarship.

Additional Information:

Recipients have access to IMA resources, including exam support materials and networking opportunities with industry professionals.
The scholarship is non-transferable and can only be used by the recipient for the CMA certification process.
For more details about the nomination process, visit the official CMA Scholarship page below.

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