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π Program Overview
- Host Country: United States πΊπΈ
- Organizer: CLA Foundation (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP)
- Administered by: Scholarship America
- Award Type: One-time scholarship grant
- Amount: $15,000 per selected student
- Study Level: High school seniors, undergraduate & graduate students
π― Purpose of the Scholarship
- Support students pursuing careers in:
- Accounting
- Business
- Finance
- Technology-related emerging fields
- Develop future leaders in professional services
- Encourage academic excellence and leadership
π Eligible Fields of Study
- Accounting & Finance
- Business Administration
- Data Science & Analytics
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Cybersecurity
- UX/UI Design
- Regulatory Technology (RegTech)
- Communications & Digital Media
π§βπ Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be a high school senior, graduate, or current college/graduate student
- Study in the United States (must attend an accredited institution in the U.S.)
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)
- Show leadership, community involvement, and academic potential
- Demonstrate career goals in related fields
π° Scholarship Benefits
- $15,000 one-time award
- Can be used for:
- Tuition fees
- Academic expenses
- College or university costs
- Recognition as a CLA Foundation scholar
π Required Documents
- Online application form
- Academic transcript
- Personal statement / essay
- Recommendation letter
- Proof of enrollment or admission (if applicable)
ποΈ Application Deadline
- May 19, 2026 (3:00 PM CT)
π§ Selection Process
- Online application review
- Evaluation by Scholarship America
- Selection based on:
- Academic achievement
- Leadership potential
- Career goals
- Financial need
π Important Notes
- Only for students studying in the United States
- It is a competitive merit-based scholarship
- Award is one-time ($15,000), not renewable
π Official Information Page
https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/claopportunityscholarship/
