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Scholarships for Colorado Accounting Students

Founded in 1958, the Educational Foundation of the COCPA provides scholarships to students in Colorado who are on the path to a CPA career.

Scholarships are awarded in August for the fall term and may be applied to tuition, textbooks, fees, and on-campus room and board. Applicants must be pursuing a degree with accounting emphasis from an eligible, 4-year Colorado college or university.

Applications for the Junior, Senior, and Graduate Merit-Based Scholarship are open through June 30, 2026.

JUNIOR, SENIOR, AND GRADUATE MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applications for the Community College Accounting Transfer Scholarship are now closed, check back in 2027.

COMMUNITY COLLEGE ACCOUNTING TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS
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Other scholarship opportunities: Visit these websites to learn about available scholarships. →

Career Center

Access career planning tools, discover job opportunities, connect with employers, prepare for job interviews, and more with the COCPA’s Career Center!

Click below to get started, create an account, and upload your resumé.

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Contact Stacy Svendsen with questions about the COCPA Career Center at stacy@cocpa.org.

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Student & Educational Foundation Blog Posts

Celebrating the 2026 Gold Key Award Winners

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Each spring, the Educational Foundation of the Colorado Society of CPAs recognizes the highest-performing accounting students…
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CPA Licensure Modernization Bill Wins Unanimous Committee Support!

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We're thrilled to share that Senate Bill 26-076—legislation we've worked on for years—cleared the Business, Labor, &…
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Cole Buerger

Opening Doors: Why Community College Transfer Scholarships Matter More Than Ever

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For many students, community college is the first - and smartest - step toward a career in accounting. It offers…
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Emerging Professionals Initiative Committee (EPIC)

Activities and programs for accounting students and emerging professionals. Featuring events, resources, and support throughout your educational and professional journey.

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Students interested in joining: Please contact Stacy Svendsen, Engagement and Programs Specialist. 
stacy@cocpa.org, 303-741-8613

CPA Exam Resources

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COCPA Members Receive a Discount on Exam Review Products

The COCPA has a Preferred Provider agreement with Becker Professional Education, providing access to the CPA Exam Review product available at preferred pricing for COCPA members.

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COCPA members have access to a 30% discount on GLEIM materials. Additionally, if GLEIM ever runs a discount that is more than 30%, access will be automatically updated so that COCPA members receive the best deal available.

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The COCPA has a Preferred Provider agreement with Surgent CPA Review, allowing members to save 35% on any of Surgent’s four-part CPA Review courses.

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Universal CPA Review is offering COCPA members a steep discount (40%) on what is already a cost-effective and efficient way to study for the CPA exams. Only $390 with COCPA member discount!

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UWorld is proud to partner with COCPA to offer members exclusive savings on their most popular CPA review course with unlimited access – savings you won’t find anywhere else.

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Questions?

To learn more about the Education Foundation of COCPA, contact Crystal Adams, Foundation Executive Director: crystal@cocpa.org I 303-741-8601

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