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 2023 Power Your Transition scholarship winners
Receiving this scholarship is a dream come true. It not only validates my hard work and dedication, but also provides me with the opportunity to pursue my academic goals without financial burden. I am truly grateful for this life-changing support.
Damilare Mumuney, Loyola University Maryland
To me, receiving the RSM's Power Your Transition Scholarship is not only a sign of accomplishment but also a sign of opportunity. The opportunity to prove my potential and pursue my higher education and career with less stress on the financial end. Thank you, RSM for making dreams possible!
Edgar Cruz, Illinois Institute of Technology
This scholarship means so much to both myself and my family. Having the support of the RSM scholarship means I can solely focus on my education during my time at college versus balancing stressful work and school life. Beyond this, I will be setting an example to the younger generation of women in my family by earning my bachelor's degree, contrary to my traditional upbringing.
Madeline Hishmeh, University of Maryland
I am so honored and proud to be a scholarship recipient. This scholarship will open the door to so many new opportunities in my life and will help me achieve my goals. After receiving this scholarship I am more confident about myself and my future. Thank you!
Caroline Castagna, George Mason University
Receiving the Power Your Transition Community College scholarship is like a dream come true! The financial empowerment of this investment further actuates my academic goals towards completing my bachelor’s in accounting. I aspire to use the knowledge gained to help others in my future career. Thank you, RSM!
Emily Junker, University of Northern Iowa
I'm incredibly grateful to be receiving this award. This scholarship will provide me with the opportunity to prioritize my education without the fear of debt. I'm eager to pursue my passion for business and learn how my ideas can create change on a broader scale. Thank you, RSM!
Auston Baker, University of California Berkeley
It is an honor to receive a scholarship that will help me continue my education. It ensures that I get a high quality education by helping me financially afford it due to it being expensive.
Bryan Hong thai, University of California Irvine
I am so grateful to RSM. Because of the RSM scholarship, I am able to transfer to a 4-year university and continue my accounting journey in order to earn my CPA license, where I hope to promote more DEI and represent women within accounting and tech!
Amy Nguyen, Riverside Community College District
Earning this scholarship shows the belief that RSM has in me to be an innovator of the future in our community. During my transfer process I was labeled as a “non-traditional” student, but the world no longer needs nor rewards tradition; it rewards innovation. Innovation leads to progress.
Marc Ramirez, Bentley University
Being awareded this scholarship has instilled a new confidence in me. I feel so proud of myself and it has inspired me that I am capable of great things in the business world. I am so excited for my future in business and where my journey will lead.
Logan Wilson, Santa Monica College
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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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