Scholarships
Supporting student excellence to strengthen the future of the CPA profession in Nebraska.
Growing the CPA Pipeline
Nebraska CPAs understand the importance of a well-educated, well-trained workforce in our state. They also understand that accounting students are the future of the CPA profession. For these reasons, the Society is helping to grow the CPA pipeline by providing scholarships to accounting students attending college in Nebraska through the Foundation of the Nebraska Society of CPAs.
Each year, thousands of dollars in scholarships are awarded to deserving students. Foundation scholarships are funded through a portion of member dues, investments, and generous donations from members, CPA firms and businesses, and instructors.
RECORD NUMBERS
Established in 1976, the Foundation of the Nebraska Society of CPAs provided 98 scholarships worth $129,950 to college accounting students at 14 Nebraska colleges and universities during the 2024-2025 school year. These scholarships help financially support college and university accounting majors who have the interest and capabilities of becoming successful accountants, are planning to take the CPA exam, and are considering an accounting career in Nebraska.
The first president of the Foundation Board of Trustees was J.B. Dresselhaus of Lincoln, Neb. The Foundation continues to experience consistent growth under the leadership of current Foundation President Dan Wells of Omaha, Neb.
ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
The Nebraska Society of CPAs is pleased to present additional scholarship opportunities available to Nebraska students who may be interested in a career in accounting.
AICPA Foundation Scholarships
The AICPA Foundation awards more than $1 million in scholarships, grants, and fellowships to hundreds of students each year, with recipients receiving on average $5,000 towards their education. Educational funding is available for accounting college students aspiring CPA licensure and for CPAs pursuing their Ph.D. Check out AICPA's National Scholarship Search page for more information.
KPMG Future Leaders Program for Women
The KPMG Future Leaders Program is a charitable initiative focused on developing future generations of women leaders. Funded by proceeds from the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship and KPMG Women’s Leadership Summit, the KPMG Future Leaders Program annually awards 22 top female high school seniors the opportunity to enhance their personal growth through college scholarships, a leadership development retreat, mentorship, and an introduction to golf. The program’s main purpose is to help these young women continue to build a strong foundation and instill the confidence and leadership ability they need to succeed in college and ultimately in their long-term careers.