The RSM US Foundation awards 10 recent or soon-to-be community college graduates annually with a $10,000 scholarship each and an invitation to an RSM information session as they pursue a bachelor’s degree in business or technology.
Scholarships will be paid on behalf of the awarded student, directly to the college or university they attend.
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 and within 30-60 seconds! Failure to follow video guidelines may render your scholarship application ineligible.
The program is open to legal residents of the 50 states and Washington, D.C. who are at least 18 years old. Between December 2025 and August 2026, applicants must graduate with an associate’s degree in business or technology from a community college, have a minimum 3.3 GPA and intend to pursue a degree in business or technology at a four-year college or university beginning fall 2026.
View the FAQs and full terms and conditions for more information and details on the program.
Email RSMscholarships@rsmus.com with additional questions.
Meet this year's winners
Receiving this scholarship gives me peace of mind. It allows me to focus on my education at a calmer pace, knowing I’ve significantly reduced the financial burden. Instead of working excessive hours, I can now dedicate more time to learning, growing and making the most of my college experience.
This support is a dream come true, as it alleviates the financial burden off my family's shoulders, allowing me to focus on creating the change that I want to see in the world.
Receiving this scholarship has brought me even closer to achieving my educational goals. For me, it’s both a source of motivation to keep striving higher and a reminder that hard work pays off.
RSM's Power Your Transition Community College Scholarship represents freedom to me. Supporting myself while completing my degree has severely restricted my options. Frequently having to choose between sleep, study and work, RSM's generosity substantially eases my financial obligations. I am now free to focus on my degree and follow my purpose.
This scholarship is so meaningful for my journey. It eases financial stress and brings me closer to earning my degree. I’m deeply grateful for this support and am motivated more than ever to keep moving forward.
Receiving this scholarship means the world to me. As a first-generation student transferring to NIU to pursue my bachelor’s in accountancy, it eases my financial burden and brings me one step closer to becoming a CPA. I’m truly grateful for this support and opportunity to keep moving forward.
I am very grateful to have been chosen to receive this honor. This scholarship greatly strengthens my commitment to becoming an accountant by supporting my educational journey as I transfer from community college to a four-year institution. I am excited for the many opportunities made possible through this generous support.
Receiving this scholarship has significantly reduced the financial strain of pursuing a bachelor’s degree. It’s given me the freedom to pursue my goals without the constant weight of financial worry.
Receiving this scholarship means validation, relief and hope. As a student fully supporting myself through college, it eases my financial burden and fuels my drive to succeed in business and technology. I’m deeply grateful for RSM’s belief in my potential and for investing in my future.
This scholarship amplifies my confidence to take on new challenges as I transition to a four-year university, knowing RSM supports my personal and academic growth.
