The 2014 Scholarship application period is now open!
CFA Program scholarships are administered under 2 separate categories, each with their own set of rules and deadlines. Please note that all applications must be submitted directly to the
CFA Institute.
I)
Access Scholarships
A needs-based scholarship for those unable to afford the full price of the CFA program enrollment and registration fees.
Award |
Waive the CFA Program enrollment fee and reduce the exam registration fee (includes access to the curriculum eBook) to US$250. |
Award Cycle |
Access scholarships are awarded in December to be applied to exams in the following year. |
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Awards can be applied to any CFA program level (I, II or III) and either exam cycle (June or December). |
Important Dates |
Scholarship application period: Now – 15 September 2013 (for 2014 awards). |
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This year,
14 Scholarships will be to Brazil.
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There is no minimum or maximum income or asset level for Scholarship candidates, but applicants
must certify that they cannot obtain sufficient funds to pay the full price of participation in the CFA Program.
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Applicants are
not eligible if their employer provides financial assistance for participation in the CFA Program.
II)
Awareness Scholarships
Awareness Scholarships are designated for key influencers in the academic and financial communities . CFA Institute now offers 5 types of Awareness Scholarships:
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CFA Program College Faculty Scholarships: These scholarships are available to all full-time college or university finance professors.
CFA Program College Faculty Scholarship
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CFA Program College Student Scholarships: These scholarships are now being distributed by the Program Partner Scholarship and the Recognized University Scholarship (see details below).
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CFA Program Partner and Recognized University Program Scholarships: After the June 2013 exam, all student scholarships will be awarded through universities and colleges participating in the CFA Program Partners initiative and University Recognition Program.
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CFA Institute Regulator Scholarships: Available to full-time employees of governmental securities regulators and central banks that enter into a regulator scholarships agreement with CFA Institute.
View sample regulatory bodies. To learn more about regulator scholarships and explore whether your organization may qualify, contact
scholarships@cfainstitute.org
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CFA Institute Media Scholarships: Scholarship opportunities are available to eligible, full-time employees of select media organizations. For more information about media scholarships,
download the application (PDF) or contact
scholarships@cfainstitute.org
Award |
Reduces the CFA Program enrollment and exam registration fee (includes access to the curriculum eBook) to US$350. |
Award Cycle |
Awareness scholarships are they are received and processed. |
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Recipients of the June Scholarship may only apply it to the upcoming June exam (Levels I, II and III).
Recipients of the December Scholarship may only apply it to the upcoming December exam (Levels I).
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Important Dates |
Scholarship application period: Now – 3 September 2013 (for December Exam). |
For full detailed information on each program, application rules and deadlines please visit:
(http://www.cfainstitute.org/programs/cfaprogram/register/Pages/scholarships.aspx?intCamp=homepage_banner_scholarships_pjs
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For additional questions please contact:
scholarships@cfainstitute.org
