Scholarships

Accounting Scholarships

Members may apply for TXCPA Houston accounting scholarships! For current accounting majors – 2023 Accounting Scholarship Application is now available.

Applications are reviewed for a minimum GPA of 3.25 in accounting and 3.0 overall, U.S. Citizenship or green card holder, and financial need. Applicants must file an Application of Intent with the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy and have declared accounting as the major. Other criteria apply – see the application for details.

Scholarship Application for University Students

Scholarship Application for Houston Community College and Lone Star College Students

DUE DATE: All items – the completed application form, TSBPA receipt of Application of Intent, transcripts from colleges and universities attended and presently attending, and a letter of recommendation must be received by TXCPA Houston no later than April 30, 2024.

Contact Membership Manager Carol Spencer at cspencer@txcpahouston.cpa for more information.

Membership Benefits

  • Membership in the third largest chapter in the US at a greatly reduced dues rate.
  • Eligible to serve on committees with prospective future employers.
  • TXCPA Houston is not just for your school, but for every college and university in the Houston area.
  • Access to employment opportunities and RESUME POSTING at the TXCPA Houston Career Center.
  • A great addition to your resume.
  • Student members majoring in accounting may be eligible to win one of four $250 tuition/book reimbursements.
  • Our members save money on many CPA Exam review courses, including a $300 savings from Becker CPA Review.
  • Receive TXCPA Houston’s Forum and TXCPA’s publications, Today's CPA and Viewpoint, keeping you up-to-date on TXCPA and the future of the profession.

Join TXCPA Today!

Texas State Board Public Accountancy Scholarship Program Expanded

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA) is pleased to announce that HB-2217 was approved by the Texas Legislature. The Texas State Board initiated this legislation, which expands the scholarship for fifth-year accounting students to all Texas accounting students who have completed 15 semester hours of upper-level accounting coursework. The scholarship application and more information will be available on our website under the "Scholarship" tab.

https://www.tsbpa.texas.gov/scholarship/applications-who-can-apply.html