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.
Scholarship timeline
- Applications accepted Dec. 1 until Feb. 28 annually
- Selections made in April annually
- Payments made to recipients' universities prior to the start of the upcoming academic year
How to apply
- Track down your unofficial transcript
- Craft a short statement (200 characters or less) describing what makes you unique
- Create a 30 second video – original content only – that demonstrates what The Power of Being Understood means to you
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dexter Donald, Howard University
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!
Jenna Hastings, Bowling Green State University
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!
Gloria Sohn, Rutgers University - New Brunswick
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!
Lance Lanting, University of Houston
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.
Gracie Plunk, Samford University
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!
Anusha Kakileti, Minerva University
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.
Marisol Walker, California State University, Fullerton
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.
Zachary McCloud, Pennsylvania State University
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!
Kristian Fischer, University of Florida
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.
Lucca Deocariza, University of San Diego
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