Scholarships will be paid on behalf of the awarded student, directly to the college or university they attend.
Meet our 2023 Power of Inclusion scholarship winners
I am so grateful for this opportunity to support my education, because that is what is most important to me! Thank you for believing in me and allowing me to feel appreciated as a woman of color in engineering.
I am beyond grateful and honored to be awarded the Power of Inclusion scholarship. Receiving this scholarship has provided me great relief for this upcoming school year and makes me hopeful for life after graduation. Although I am the named recipient, this award eminently aids my family as well.
The RSM US Foundation awards 10 business and technology students annually with a $10,000 scholarship each and an invitation to an RSM information session.
Meet our 2023 Power Your Education winners
I am extremely honored to receive the Power Your Education Scholarship from RSM. This opportunity allows me to continue my education and expand my professional development. I am grateful for this scholarship as it elevates the financial stress of pursuing an undergraduate degree.
I am so grateful to be awarded this scholarship because it truly “powers my education” to success! This opportunity enables me to continue excelling at the collegiate level by prioritizing academic progress and extracurricular achievements over financial concerns. Thank you for your support!
To me, receiving the Power Your Education scholarship means that there are people who believe in and understand my creativity and hard work. It motivates me to continue trying my best in everything I do. Thank you, RSM!
I take the Power Your Education Scholarship with great pride. I'm grateful for being able to promote the unification of diverse individuals worldwide and hope to inspire other First Generation students to pursue their goals even in the face of adversity. I am forever grateful to RSM for this opportunity!
I am grateful for the consideration for this award, and I am honored to receive the Power Your Education Scholarship from RSM. This scholarship aids my pursuit of an accounting degree and empowers me to further my education with a Master’s of Accountancy.
The Power Your Education scholarship means that I can fully immerse myself in my college experience, which entails studying and traveling in seven different countries, knowing that I have the support and resources to make the most of this opportunity. Thank you so much, RSM!
Receiving this scholarship has impacted my life profoundly by reducing the financial barriers to my education, providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, and opening doors to new experiences.
I’m grateful to have been given a platform where I could speak my truth. Receiving this scholarship from the RSM US Foundation gives me hope for the future. But this is only the beginning, the journey does not end until we all can listen to one another.
I am extremely grateful for being selected to receive the Power Your Education scholarship! This scholarship awards me the opportunity to further my education and develop my personal and professional goals. I would like to thank RSM for providing me with the security to continue to learn and grow!
As a first generation student putting myself through college, the RSM Power Your Education Scholarship means that I will be able to lessen the financial burden of pursuing my education.
Timeline for most scholarships
How to apply
Eligibility
Qualified applicants are legal residents of the 50 states and Washington, D.C., who are at least 18 years old, full-time students with a 3.0 GPA or above at an accredited college or university, and two or three years from final graduation with a bachelor's degree in business or technology.
View the FAQs and full terms and conditions for more information and details on the program.
All applications require a video. Please only use original content – capture only yourself, selfie-style, not other people, photos, music, videos, or unoriginal content. Keep it simple! Failure to follow video guidelines may render your scholarship application ineligible.
The RSM US Foundation will again award five students with up to $30,000 each in scholarships, paid $10,000 annually over three consecutive academic years and an invitation to an RSM information session.
Meet our 2023 First Generation scholarship winners
Receiving the RSM First Generation Scholarship has empowered me to pursue my academic goals with a newly ignited drive and motivation. I am even more inspired to work hard and create impact in my communities, so that I may give back and allow other individuals to achieve their own dreams.
I am really grateful for receiving the RSM First Generation Scholarship because it will allow me to focus entirely on my passion for technology without having to worry about how I'm going to pay for my college education. I will become my family's first college graduate thanks to this scholarship.
Receiving this scholarship is extremely meaningful to both my family and me. It validates my hard work and dedication towards my academic pursuits and serves as a reminder to everyone, especially women, that regardless of their background, they can achieve anything they want. This scholarship will not only provide me with financial assistance but also give me the confidence and motivation to continue striving toward my goals and give back to those who are less fortunate. I am deeply grateful for this opportunity and will work tirelessly to make the most of it. I don't consider this achievement as mine alone, but I share it with every First-Generation student out there pushing to make a difference in their family.
I am highly honored to be a recipient of the First Generation Scholarship! This scholarship reconfirms my ability to be a strong trailblazer against all odds. I now have the privilege to complete my final year debt-free and continue working towards my commitment to leadership and service at Howard University.
Receiving this scholarship has empowered me to continue breaking barriers in my pursuit of achieving higher education.
Timeline for most scholarships
How to apply
Eligibility
The program is open to legal residents of the 50 states and Washington, D.C., who are at least 18 years old, full-time students with a 3.0 GPA or above at an accredited college or university, and studying business or technology in a bachelor's degree program.
Applicants must be a first, second, or third-year student with no immediate family members from previous generations that have received a bachelor's degree. An applicant is still considered a first generation student even if their immediate siblings have or are currently pursuing a bachelor's degree.
View the FAQs and full terms and conditions for more information and details on the program.
All applications require a video. Please only use original content – capture only yourself, selfie-style, not other people, photos, music, videos, or unoriginal content. Keep it simple! Failure to follow video guidelines may render your scholarship application ineligible.
The RSM US Foundation awards two business and technology students annually with a $10,000 scholarship each and an invitation to an RSM information session. This scholarship was created to support students from underrepresented populations pursuing an education in business or technology.
Timeline for most scholarships
How to apply
Meet our 2022 Power of Inclusion scholarship winners
Receiving the RSM Power of Inclusion scholarship means to me a sense of security knowing my professional career is just starting, and everyone is beginning to understand where my hard work is going.
The RSM Power of Inclusion Scholarship means that I have been given the priceless opportunity of motivating other students to realize that their most genuine power is being proud of where they come from and embracing those differences that allows them to stand out from the rest.
Eligibility
The program is open to legal residents of the 50 states and Washington, D.C., who are at least 18 years old, full-time students with a 3.0 GPA or above at an accredited college or university, and two or three years from final graduation with a bachelor's degree in business or technology.
Applicants must be part of a historically underrepresented racial or ethnic population, including but not limited to: Black or African American, Hispanic or of Latin descent, Native American, Pacific Islander or Asian American.
View the FAQs and full terms and conditions for more information and details on the program.
About Rich Caturano
The scholarship is named for RSM's first chief diversity officer, Rich Caturano. Rich served as the 100th chair of the American Institute of CPAs and helped establish the organization's National Commission of Diversity and Inclusion. As the chair of the AICPA, Rich inspired CPA firms across the country to add diversity and inclusion as a top strategic priority and has personally delivered the message of diversity and inclusion to tens of thousands of professionals and business leaders.
All applications require a video. Please only use original content – capture only yourself, selfie-style, not other people, photos, music, videos, or unoriginal content. Keep it simple! Failure to follow video guidelines may render your scholarship application ineligible.
The RSM US Foundation will award 10 community college students a $10,000 scholarship each and an invitation to an RSM information session.
How to apply
Meet our 2022 Power Your Transition scholarship winners!
To me, the Power Your Transition Scholarship is a component that goes beyond supporting my education, it's a sign of encouragement. I'm very grateful to RSM for encouraging my pursuit of business and interest in technology. And most importantly, for encouraging students alike to never stop learning.
The Power Your Transition – Community College scholarship to me is an investment in my potential and future. Not only will it help me financially on my academic journey, but it will also help keep my drive and passion for accounting fueled, pushing me to be better than the day before.
I am so grateful for the Power Your Transition – Community College scholarship. The scholarship will help fund my education and allow me to network with others who want to see me succeed. I am happy to be a recipient of this award, it is a milestone in my educational career.
This scholarship will ease my transition into California State University - Fullerton and the new financial burdens that come with that change. With less stress on the financial front, I will be free to focus more on my education and have the option to pursue additional education beyond my bachelor’s degree. Thank you, RSM!
The power your transition scholarship means the world to me. I will now be able to attend The University of California, Santa Barbara without taking out any additional loans. All while empowering me to receive a higher education and make my future family business idea a reality.
To me the RSM scholarship means an opportunity to better myself. With the money provided by the scholarship, I can focus more on school and worry less about the cost. With the opportunities provided by being a recipient of the scholarship it helps build relationships for the future.
Receiving RSM's Power Your Transition Scholarship means that my hard work these past two years have paid off. I will be transferring to UC Berkeley Haas School of Business this upcoming fall and this scholarship is a constant reminder that hard work and determination will not go unnoticed.
Receiving the Power Your Transition Scholarship will allow me to continue to pursue my dreams as I transition from a college to a university. Having the financial support will allow me to focus on my educational goals and give me peace of mind knowing that the associated costs are covered.
RSM's scholarship means more time to devote to my studies these last couple years. In turn, more time may be devoted towards my wife and the building of a lasting career. This scholarship allows me to spring forward into my career after graduation, without the burden of numerous student loans.
Receiving this scholarship means that I will be able to make an impact in my community with the knowledge I am going to gain through my education. I can’t wait to achieve my goals and help make the world a better place and this scholarship will help me do that!
Eligibility
Qualified applicants are legal residents of the 50 states and Washington, D.C., who are at least 18 years old and a community college student. This current calendar year, they must graduate with an Associate degree and minimum 3.0 GPA and attend a four-year college or university by the Fall.
View the FAQs and full terms and conditions for more information and details on the program.
All applications require a video. Please only use original content – capture only yourself, selfie-style, not other people, photos, music, videos, or unoriginal content. Keep it simple! Failure to follow video guidelines may render your scholarship application ineligible.
The RSM US Foundation awards 10 business and technology students annually with a $10,000 scholarship each and an invitation to an RSM information session.
Meet our 2023 Power Your Education winners
I am extremely honored to receive the Power Your Education Scholarship from RSM. This opportunity allows me to continue my education and expand my professional development. I am grateful for this scholarship as it elevates the financial stress of pursuing an undergraduate degree.
I am so grateful to be awarded this scholarship because it truly “powers my education” to success! This opportunity enables me to continue excelling at the collegiate level by prioritizing academic progress and extracurricular achievements over financial concerns. Thank you for your support!
To me, receiving the Power Your Education scholarship means that there are people who believe in and understand my creativity and hard work. It motivates me to continue trying my best in everything I do. Thank you, RSM!
I take the Power Your Education Scholarship with great pride. I'm grateful for being able to promote the unification of diverse individuals worldwide and hope to inspire other First Generation students to pursue their goals even in the face of adversity. I am forever grateful to RSM for this opportunity!
I am grateful for the consideration for this award, and I am honored to receive the Power Your Education Scholarship from RSM. This scholarship aids my pursuit of an accounting degree and empowers me to further my education with a Master’s of Accountancy.
The Power Your Education scholarship means that I can fully immerse myself in my college experience, which entails studying and traveling in seven different countries, knowing that I have the support and resources to make the most of this opportunity. Thank you so much, RSM!
Receiving this scholarship has impacted my life profoundly by reducing the financial barriers to my education, providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, and opening doors to new experiences.
I’m grateful to have been given a platform where I could speak my truth. Receiving this scholarship from the RSM US Foundation gives me hope for the future. But this is only the beginning, the journey does not end until we all can listen to one another.
I am extremely grateful for being selected to receive the Power Your Education scholarship! This scholarship awards me the opportunity to further my education and develop my personal and professional goals. I would like to thank RSM for providing me with the security to continue to learn and grow!
As a first generation student putting myself through college, the RSM Power Your Education Scholarship means that I will be able to lessen the financial burden of pursuing my education.
Timeline for most scholarships
How to apply
Eligibility
Qualified applicants are legal residents of the 50 states and Washington, D.C., who are at least 18 years old, full-time students with a 3.0 GPA or above at an accredited college or university, and two or three years from final graduation with a bachelor's degree in business or technology.
View the FAQs and full terms and conditions for more information and details on the program.
All applications require a video. Please only use original content – capture only yourself, selfie-style, not other people, photos, music, videos, or unoriginal content. Keep it simple! Failure to follow video guidelines may render your scholarship application ineligible.
The RSM US Foundation will again award five students with up to $30,000 each in scholarships, paid $10,000 annually over three consecutive academic years and an invitation to an RSM information session.
Meet our 2023 First Generation scholarship winners
Receiving the RSM First Generation Scholarship has empowered me to pursue my academic goals with a newly ignited drive and motivation. I am even more inspired to work hard and create impact in my communities, so that I may give back and allow other individuals to achieve their own dreams.
I am really grateful for receiving the RSM First Generation Scholarship because it will allow me to focus entirely on my passion for technology without having to worry about how I'm going to pay for my college education. I will become my family's first college graduate thanks to this scholarship.
Receiving this scholarship is extremely meaningful to both my family and me. It validates my hard work and dedication towards my academic pursuits and serves as a reminder to everyone, especially women, that regardless of their background, they can achieve anything they want. This scholarship will not only provide me with financial assistance but also give me the confidence and motivation to continue striving toward my goals and give back to those who are less fortunate. I am deeply grateful for this opportunity and will work tirelessly to make the most of it. I don't consider this achievement as mine alone, but I share it with every First-Generation student out there pushing to make a difference in their family.
I am highly honored to be a recipient of the First Generation Scholarship! This scholarship reconfirms my ability to be a strong trailblazer against all odds. I now have the privilege to complete my final year debt-free and continue working towards my commitment to leadership and service at Howard University.
Receiving this scholarship has empowered me to continue breaking barriers in my pursuit of achieving higher education.
Timeline for most scholarships
How to apply
Eligibility
The program is open to legal residents of the 50 states and Washington, D.C., who are at least 18 years old, full-time students with a 3.0 GPA or above at an accredited college or university, and studying business or technology in a bachelor's degree program.
Applicants must be a first, second, or third-year student with no immediate family members from previous generations that have received a bachelor's degree. An applicant is still considered a first generation student even if their immediate siblings have or are currently pursuing a bachelor's degree.
View the FAQs and full terms and conditions for more information and details on the program.
All applications require a video. Please only use original content – capture only yourself, selfie-style, not other people, photos, music, videos, or unoriginal content. Keep it simple! Failure to follow video guidelines may render your scholarship application ineligible.
The RSM US Foundation awards two business and technology students annually with a $10,000 scholarship each and an invitation to an RSM information session. This scholarship was created to support students from underrepresented populations pursuing an education in business or technology.
Timeline for most scholarships
How to apply
Meet our 2022 Power of Inclusion scholarship winners
Receiving the RSM Power of Inclusion scholarship means to me a sense of security knowing my professional career is just starting, and everyone is beginning to understand where my hard work is going.
The RSM Power of Inclusion Scholarship means that I have been given the priceless opportunity of motivating other students to realize that their most genuine power is being proud of where they come from and embracing those differences that allows them to stand out from the rest.
Eligibility
The program is open to legal residents of the 50 states and Washington, D.C., who are at least 18 years old, full-time students with a 3.0 GPA or above at an accredited college or university, and two or three years from final graduation with a bachelor's degree in business or technology.
Applicants must be part of a historically underrepresented racial or ethnic population, including but not limited to: Black or African American, Hispanic or of Latin descent, Native American, Pacific Islander or Asian American.
View the FAQs and full terms and conditions for more information and details on the program.
About Rich Caturano
The scholarship is named for RSM's first chief diversity officer, Rich Caturano. Rich served as the 100th chair of the American Institute of CPAs and helped establish the organization's National Commission of Diversity and Inclusion. As the chair of the AICPA, Rich inspired CPA firms across the country to add diversity and inclusion as a top strategic priority and has personally delivered the message of diversity and inclusion to tens of thousands of professionals and business leaders.
All applications require a video. Please only use original content – capture only yourself, selfie-style, not other people, photos, music, videos, or unoriginal content. Keep it simple! Failure to follow video guidelines may render your scholarship application ineligible.
The RSM US Foundation will award 10 community college students a $10,000 scholarship each and an invitation to an RSM information session.
How to apply
Meet our 2022 Power Your Transition scholarship winners!
To me, the Power Your Transition Scholarship is a component that goes beyond supporting my education, it's a sign of encouragement. I'm very grateful to RSM for encouraging my pursuit of business and interest in technology. And most importantly, for encouraging students alike to never stop learning.
The Power Your Transition – Community College scholarship to me is an investment in my potential and future. Not only will it help me financially on my academic journey, but it will also help keep my drive and passion for accounting fueled, pushing me to be better than the day before.
I am so grateful for the Power Your Transition – Community College scholarship. The scholarship will help fund my education and allow me to network with others who want to see me succeed. I am happy to be a recipient of this award, it is a milestone in my educational career.
This scholarship will ease my transition into California State University - Fullerton and the new financial burdens that come with that change. With less stress on the financial front, I will be free to focus more on my education and have the option to pursue additional education beyond my bachelor’s degree. Thank you, RSM!
The power your transition scholarship means the world to me. I will now be able to attend The University of California, Santa Barbara without taking out any additional loans. All while empowering me to receive a higher education and make my future family business idea a reality.
To me the RSM scholarship means an opportunity to better myself. With the money provided by the scholarship, I can focus more on school and worry less about the cost. With the opportunities provided by being a recipient of the scholarship it helps build relationships for the future.
Receiving RSM's Power Your Transition Scholarship means that my hard work these past two years have paid off. I will be transferring to UC Berkeley Haas School of Business this upcoming fall and this scholarship is a constant reminder that hard work and determination will not go unnoticed.
Receiving the Power Your Transition Scholarship will allow me to continue to pursue my dreams as I transition from a college to a university. Having the financial support will allow me to focus on my educational goals and give me peace of mind knowing that the associated costs are covered.
RSM's scholarship means more time to devote to my studies these last couple years. In turn, more time may be devoted towards my wife and the building of a lasting career. This scholarship allows me to spring forward into my career after graduation, without the burden of numerous student loans.
Receiving this scholarship means that I will be able to make an impact in my community with the knowledge I am going to gain through my education. I can’t wait to achieve my goals and help make the world a better place and this scholarship will help me do that!
Eligibility
Qualified applicants are legal residents of the 50 states and Washington, D.C., who are at least 18 years old and a community college student. This current calendar year, they must graduate with an Associate degree and minimum 3.0 GPA and attend a four-year college or university by the Fall.
View the FAQs and full terms and conditions for more information and details on the program.
All applications require a video. Please only use original content – capture only yourself, selfie-style, not other people, photos, music, videos, or unoriginal content. Keep it simple! Failure to follow video guidelines may render your scholarship application ineligible.
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Any employee, owner, intern (and immediate family members) of RSM US LLP, Risk & Regulatory Consulting, LLC, and their respective affiliated entities (collectively, "RSM") and of the foundation are not eligible. Any person who has received a scholarship or other aid in prior years of this program or a similar program of the RSM entities or RSM US Foundation is not eligible.
Questions?
Email RSMscholarships@rsmus.com with additional questions.
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