Scholarship Program

FVCPAA Scholarship Program

The Fraser Valley CPA Association launched its Scholarship Program in 2010 to support and encourage the next generation of accounting professionals in the Fraser Valley.

Each year, three scholarships valued at $1,500 each are awarded to deserving students pursuing a career in accounting. These scholarships are funded equally through a partnership between the Fraser Valley CPA Association and the Chartered Professional Accountants’ Education Foundation of BC (CPAEF).

Through this program, FVCPAA is proud to invest in student success, professional development, and the future strength of the CPA profession in our local community.

Participating Institutions include:

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU)
Trinity Western University (TWU)
University of the Fraser Valley (UFV)

Scholarship Eligibility

To be considered, applicants must:

Be completing third year of an accounting program and registered for fourth year, with plans to enter the CPA Professional Education Program.
Demonstrate strong academic performance and meaningful community or volunteer involvement.
Intend to pursue the CPA designation, supported by references.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

A completed application form
A current resume
An official transcript
Two letters of reference, including:
- One from a university professor
- One additional reference (which may include a future employer, if available) confirming the applicant’s intent to enter the CPA program

Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a brief interview with the FVCPAA Scholarship Committee (first week of April).
Scholarship recipients will be announced by April 13, 2026

Conditions

Previous recipients are not eligible to apply again. This allows FVCPAA to support as many students as possible within available funding.
This scholarship is intended solely to support students entering the CPA program.
If a recipient does not proceed with the CPA program, they agree to repay the scholarship funds within 12 months of receiving them so another candidate may be supported.

Timeline

Application Deadline: February 27, 2026
Students submit their completed applications to their professor for consideration.
Shortlist Deadline: March 15, 2026
Professors from each university submit a shortlist of three candidates to FVCPAA.
If fewer than three candidates are nominated, the scholarship will be reallocated to another university.
Online Interviews: April 1–10, 2026
Shortlisted candidates will participate in brief online interviews with the FVCPAA Scholarship Committee.
Recipients Announced: April 13, 2026
FVCPAA will notify each university of the selected scholarship recipients.
Award Presentation: May 7, 2026
Scholarships will be formally presented at the FVCPAA Association meeting.