The RSM US Foundation awards 10 community college students with up to $10,000 each in scholarships as they pursue a bachelor’s degree in business or technology. The award is paid $5,000 annually over two consecutive academic years and students are invited to an RSM information session.
Meet our 2024 Power Your Transition scholarship winners
This scholarship lifts a tremendous weight off my shoulders, relieving me from financial stress. It empowers me to wholeheartedly pursue my dreams and focus on building a successful career, turning my aspirations into reality without the full burden of college expenses.
Elijah Aquino, University of Illinois - Chicago
I am beyond grateful and honored to have been selected for this scholarship! Knowing that people believe in my potential to make a positive impact as a future business leader truly motivates me. I am forever thankful for this opportunity to expand my knowledge and evolve professionally.
Sandhya Madhusudhan, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
This scholarship makes me feel more empowered about continuing my higher education. It fuels my motivation in pursing my career and gives me peace of mind for the upcoming transfer season!
Tina Tran, California State University, Fullerton
Earning this scholarship feels like an honor to me. It means the financial stability I would need to achieve my educational goals. Once again thank you for believing in me and investing in my future.
Ahmed Zulfiqar, University of Maryland College Park
Receiving this scholarship truly means the world to me. It not only eases my financial burden but also validates my hard work and dedication. It empowers me to pursue my academic and career goals with renewed determination and confidence.
Israa Wadif, University of Houston
Receiving this scholarship means the world to me. It validates my hard work at community college and fuels my dreams. The $10,000 will really help me financially, and I am deeply grateful for RSM's support as I continue my journey. It's inspiring to know they believe in me.
Rafaela Pires, University of Massachusetts Lowell
One of the biggest obstacles for me when deciding to pursue a higher education was the possibility of struggling financially. Thanks to the RSM Power Your Transition scholarship, I will be able to focus more on my academics and not be financially burdened.
Guadalupe Rojas-Gonzalez, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
I am so grateful for this scholarship! Receiving this scholarship liberates me to be able to attend the university of my choice and fulfill my greater potential. It allows me to continue pursuing a bachelor's degree in business and holds me accountable to the pursuit of my goals and dreams. This is important to me because I see business as a way to give back to the community, and that’s my main motivation as an individual and as a business owner. Thank you, RSM!
Angelica Jauregui, Chapman University
Being selected for this scholarship makes me believe in myself. I feel more motivated than ever to achieve my personal and professional goals and be a role model for my generation. It also reduces my financial stress, so I can focus more on my education. Thank you, RSM.
Kimberly Zorrilla, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
This scholarship represents an accessible education where I can fully invest my time in ensuring I succeed academically without any financial burdens. Further, it is also a testament to the work I have put in so far and a motivator to make me keep this momentum.
Edgar Brizuela, University of Illinois at Chicago
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How to apply
- Save a copy of your unofficial transcript
- Craft a short statement (500 characters or less) on what motivates you to pursue a degree in accounting, business or technology
- Create a 30-60 second video – original content only – that demonstrates which of RSM’s 5 C’s (Caring, Curious, Collaborative, Courageous, and Critical Thinking) comes most naturally to you
Scholarship timeline
- Applications accepted March 1 until April 30 annually
- Selections made in May annually
- Payments made to recipients' universities prior to the start of the upcoming academic year
Eligibility
Qualified applicants are legal residents of the 50 states and Washington, D.C., who are at least 18 years old. This current calendar year, they must graduate with an associate degree in business or technology from a community college, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and will 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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