Scholarships

To accommodate the varying schedules and needs of our prospective students, scholarships are awarded semiannually. The application and award timeline is as follows:

• SPRING 2027 
  Application deadline: February 10th 
  Award notification: March 15th 
  Program start date: Early April
• FALL 2027 
  Application deadline: August 15th 
  Award notification: September 15th 
  Program start date: Early October 

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their applications well in advance of the deadline to ensure they have ample time to complete all required materials to the best of their ability. After the application period closes, the selection committee convenes to review submissions. Decisions are then made to award scholarships to the most deserving candidates based on the selection criteria.

Notifications of scholarship awards are sent out to recipients by September 15th, 2026 for the Fall round and February 15th, 2027 for the Spring round. These notifications will include detailed information about the scholarship awarded, including the amount, conditions for maintaining the scholarship, and steps for acceptance. 

We are committed to a transparent and equitable selection process and to providing substantial support to our students through these scholarships. We look forward to receiving your application and potentially supporting your academic journey.

Have additional scholarship questions? Email Scholarship@theamericancollege.edu. 
 

Our scholarship selection criteria focus on three areas: Academic Readiness, Need, and Ambition (Professional Fit):

1. Academic Readiness: Confidence in your ability to succeed academically, supported by specific examples. Relevant coursework completed or in progress related to financial services (e.g., accounting, finance, business, economics, or related fields). A practical plan to balance coursework, studying, and other responsibilities within your weekly schedule. Optional supporting indicators may include GPA/transcripts, recent academic performance, professional certifications, or employer-supported learning
2. Need: Financial or situational necessity for the scholarship. For single applicants, an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $150,000 or less; for married applicants, an AGI of $250,000 or less. Any demonstrated barriers to accessing education or career opportunities
3. Ambition (Professional Fit): Clear articulation of personal, educational, and professional goals in financial services, e.g. how this scholarship and your chosen program align with your near-term and long-term development

To be eligible for a scholarship, you must:  

• Demonstrate academic readiness through your application materials, including your academic confidence statement, relevant coursework, and study/time-management plan
• Demonstrate need, as defined above (AGI thresholds and/or situational context)
• Clearly articulate your goals and professional fit with financial services under Ambition (Professional Fit) 

The scholarship award covers program tuition and includes all required materials necessary for course completion. However, please note that the scholarship does not cover fees associated with test retakes, reenrollment, or test preparation courses. Recipients are responsible for any costs incurred for these additional services.

Scholarships are funded by our generous donors, many of whom specify their preferred designations for their contributions, resulting in variable funding. Currently, all designations are eligible except for our Masters programs.

No. Completing an application does not guarantee a scholarship. Awards are based on eligibility, available funding, and the strength of the applicant pool.

No. Scholarships cannot be awarded as refunds. If you have already paid for your package in full, your scholarship will not be applied retroactively or reimbursed.

If a scholarship is awarded after payment has been made, the award will be rescinded. We encourage applicants to wait for their scholarship decision before completing payment, if possible.