The CLA Foundation is accepting applications for the 2026 cohort of its Opportunity Scholarship Program. Specifically, this financial aid initiative helps emerging leaders scale their impact through higher education funding. Consequently, selected students work directly with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP mentors to deploy their skills in business, finance, and emerging technology fields.
Program Overview
This is a corporate scholarship and career enablement program. Therefore, it is ideal for high-achieving undergraduate and graduate students who need financial support to serve in future leadership roles. By joining, you get access to substantial tuition funding and the broader professional talent network of CLA.
Key Benefits
Participants receive high-value financial and professional support. Specifically, the benefits include:
- Funding: A substantial $15,000 one-time award for tuition and educational expenses.
- Internships: Access to exclusive internship opportunities at affiliated offices of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP.
- Networking: Direct exposure to career pathways in finance, consulting, and technology sectors.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, an applicant must be a current or prospective college student in the United States. Crucially, you must have a demonstrated financial need and plan to enroll full-time in the upcoming academic year.
- Education: Must attend an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or graduate school.
- Focus: Must pursue a degree in accounting, business, finance, or emerging tech fields like AI and Data Science.
- Academic Record: Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).
Application Process
- Deadline: May 19, 2026.
- Submission: Apply via the Scholarship America portal.
- Requirements: Academic transcript, SAT/ACT scores, and one online recommendation.
