NJCPA High School Scholarship
Offered by New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA Scholarship Fund) · Free to apply
A one-year award for New Jersey seniors who plan to major in accounting (or take an accounting concentration of at least 24 credits). Applicants need a 3.2 GPA or an SAT of 1260 or ACT of 26, write a 450-500 word essay on why they chose accounting, and have the school counselor send a form. Finalists do a short virtual interview in January. Winners also get an NJCPA mentor through college.
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How hard is the NJCPA High School Scholarship to win?
A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. No published applicant or winner counts exist for this award, so Solyo shows no odds figure.
- Odds
- no published selection data
- Paperwork
- ~4.5 hrs to file
What drives the odds here
Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.
- Fewer rivalsOpen only to New Jersey residents
- Fewer rivalsAn essay is required, which filters out casual applicants
- Fewer rivalsAn official transcript is required
- Fewer rivalsOpen to a single grade level only
- Fewer rivalsRequires at least a 3.2 GPA
How Solyo estimates this: We model the applicant field from how narrow the eligibility rules are, then divide the awards available by that field. Requirements such as essays and recommendation letters improve a serious applicant’s odds, because most browsers never complete them. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.
Who can apply for the NJCPA High School Scholarship?
These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of New Jersey
- Open to high school seniors
- GPA of 3.2 or higher (unweighted)
- Open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents (green card)
- Must plan to major in accounting, or take a concentration with at least 24 accounting credits.
- GPA of 3.2, or SAT 1260, or ACT 26 qualifies (any one).
- Students starting at a two-year college need a signed letter of intent to finish a four-year accounting degree.
- Finalists must attend a virtual interview on January 16, 2027 with no make-up date.
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What the application takes
- Essay required.
- Transcript required. Request it from the school registrar ahead of the deadline.
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is December 7, 2026. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around December 7 each year.
- Applications close
- December 7, 2026
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
Common questions about the NJCPA High School Scholarship
How much is the NJCPA High School Scholarship worth?
The NJCPA High School Scholarship awards $1,500 (one year) plus a mentor.
When is the NJCPA High School Scholarship deadline?
The current deadline is December 7, 2026. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around December 7 each year.
Who is eligible for the NJCPA High School Scholarship?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of New Jersey; Open to high school seniors; GPA of 3.2 or higher (unweighted); Open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents (green card).
Does the NJCPA High School Scholarship require an essay?
Yes. The application requires an essay and a transcript.
How hard is it to win the NJCPA High School Scholarship?
A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. No published applicant or winner counts exist for this award, so Solyo shows no odds figure. What is known: open only to New Jersey residents and an essay is required, which filters out casual applicants. Plan on about 4.5 hrs of work.
Is the NJCPA High School Scholarship free to apply?
Yes. The NJCPA High School Scholarship is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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- Nebraska Career Scholarship (Community Colleges)Up to $15,000 per year · due June 30, 2027
- Nebraska Career Scholarship (Private Colleges)Up to $10,000 per year · due June 30, 2027
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- New York State Grange Scholarships$1,000 · due March 15, 2027
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