The CFA Institute Access Scholarship Program is designed to make CFA® Program more available to individuals who may not be able to afford the full program fees. Two scholarship application windows will be offered during this program year (20 September 2023 – 31 August 2024), which will give candidates greater flexibility to choose the exam window that fits their needs.
Features of Access Scholarships
- Access Scholarship provides needs-based scholarship opportunities for those unable to afford the full price of the CFA Program enrolment and registration fees.
- Currently registered candidates are not eligible to apply, and applicants must meet all CFA Program enrolment requirements.
- For successful applicants, the program enrollment fee will be waived, and the exam registration fee will be reduced to USD 300 (including access to the digital curriculum).
- This scholarship can be applied to any CFA Program level and will be valid for one year.
- Applicants must submit the online application via the CFA Institute website by the deadline.
- Please visit the CFA Institute website or read the Access Scholarship Rules for further details.
The application window for the Year 2024 Access Scholarship Cycle 2 opens on 24 Jan 2024 until 21 Feb 2024. The review decision will be made no later than 5 Apr 2024.
Access Scholarship Review Cycles in 2024
Cycle 1 | Cycle 2 | |
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Access Applications Open | 20-Sep-23 | 24-Jan-24 |
Access Applications Close | 18-Oct-23 | 21-Feb-24 |
Access Awards Begin | 19-Oct-23 | 22-Feb-24 |
Access Awards Close | 15-Dec-23 | 5-Apr-24 |
Award Expiration | 15-Dec-24 | 5-Apr-25 |
Award Exam Availability (Exam Details) | May 24, Aug 24, Nov 24, Feb 25, May 25 | Aug 24, Nov 24, Feb 25, May 25, Aug 25 |