CLA Foundation Opportunity Scholarship (USA – Finance, Tech & Business Careers)
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Summary:
The CLA Foundation Opportunity Scholarship awards up to $15,000 to students in the United States pursuing degrees in finance, accounting, business, cybersecurity, AI, data science, and related fields. It is open to high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students with at least a 2.5 GPA. Selection is based on academics, leadership, work experience, goals, and financial need. Applications close 19 May 2026 (3:00 PM CT). Up to 69 awards are given annually.
Scholarship Name
CLA Foundation Opportunity Scholarship Program
Host Organization
- CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA Foundation partner program)
- Managed by Scholarship America
Level of Study
- High school seniors
- Undergraduate students
- Graduate students
Eligible Location
- United States only 🇺🇸
Value / Benefits
- One-time award of $15,000
- Up to 69 recipients annually
- Internship opportunities may be offered with CLA offices
Eligible Fields of Study
Includes (but not limited to):
Core Fields
- Accounting
- Finance
- Business
Tech & Emerging Fields
- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity
- Data Science & Analytics
- Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning
- UX/UI Design
- Robotics
- RegTech (Legal Technology)
- Ethics & Technology Management
- Digital Media & Communications
Application Deadline
- 19 May 2026 – 3:00 PM CT
Eligibility Criteria
You must:
- Be studying or planning to study full-time in the US
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.5/4.0
- Be enrolled in or entering:
- College or university (2-year, 4-year, or graduate school)
- Study a relevant business or tech-related field
Not Eligible If
- You are outside the United States
- You are an employee or an immediate family member of CLA staff
- You do not meet the GPA requirement
Required Application Materials
- Official transcript
- One online recommendation
- Personal statement (goals + career plan)
- Financial need information
Selection Criteria
They look at:
- Academic performance
- Leadership & extracurricular activities
- Work experience
- Career goals
- Financial need
- Recommendation quality
For more information and application:
Visit the official website of the CLA Foundation Opportunity Scholarship Program
