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ICAS Foundation Awards for Accounting and Finance

The ICAS Foundation supports academically talented young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by helping them take their first steps into a professional career in accountancy or finance.

Awarding Body

ICAS Foundation

Value

up to £2,500

Deadline

31 May 2025

Quantity of Awards

Based on available places and applications received

Overview

The ICAS Foundation Nurturing Talent programme supports academically talented students from low-income backgrounds to succeed while studying accounting or finance at university. The programme offers bursary funding, mentoring support from a chartered accountant and assistance with career development and finding internship opportunities.

Student Stories

Find out how students have benefited from the support the ICAS Foundation provides:

Eligibility

Eligible Countries of Residence

  • England
  • Northern Ireland
  • Scotland
  • Wales

Eligible Courses

Course Level

  • Undergraduate

Mode of Attendance

  • Full Time

Mode of Study

  • On Campus

Subject Area

  • Accounting & Finance

Other Requirements

The bursary is open to Accounting and Finance applicants, who are UK residents with household income below £34,000. Full eligibility criteria:

The ICAS Foundation encourage applicants to apply early, to give them the opportunity to follow up where additional information may be needed to assess applications.

Students in receipt of a scholarship from the university or a trust similar to the ICAS Foundation are not eligible to apply.

If you would like to clarify your eligibility please contact enquiries@icasfoundation.org.uk

How to Apply

Find out more and how to apply:

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