CalCPA and ABWA invites ...

Students & Emerging Professionals,
to Apply for a Leadership Scholarship.

To attend CalCPA's 2-Day Elevate: Women’s Leadership Forum 2026

The California Society of CPAs (CalCPA) and The Alliance of Black Women Accountants (ABWA) are looking for ABWA Members to apply for this leadership scholarship initiative, that are currently pursuing an Accounting or Finance degree OR emerging professionals in the Accounting / Finance field that are within 3-5 years of post graduation.

Leadership Scholarship Award Amount: $2500
Deadline to Apply is March 13, 2026

We want to make it possible for early career ABWA members to make meaningful professional connections and learn leadership strategies by participating at CalCPA’s Elevate: Women’s Leadership Forum (May 7–8 in Huntington Beach, CA).

Each scholarship will help cover the cost to attend this 2-Day event, including event registration, hotel accommodations, and stipends for travel and meals.

Recipients of this scholarship will receive a FREE 1-YR CalCPA Membership.

Our goal is to award 15 scholarships to support the future of the accounting and finance pipeline.

ABWA Membership is required in order to apply. If you are not a member yet, please become an ABWA Member before applying for this leadership scholarship. Become an ABWA Member here.Students are entitled to a free ABWA membership as long as they maintain their student status.