SCMS offers a scholarship to a graduate or undergraduate student based on specific criteria.

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The application period is closed. Please check back next spring.

Students from IMA-endorsed or IMA partner schools are nominated by faculty to receive this scholarship, which allows the student to prepare for and take the CMA or FMAA exam at no cost to them.

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Deadline: See nomination form

The IMA Century Scholarship Award recognizes up to two active IMA student members, where volunteerism has been part of their journey and who are passionate not only about their business career but also about being a leader in the management accounting profession. Students who apply must be from IMA Endorsed schools and/or official members of an active IMA student chapter. This scholarship is available to undergraduate senior students or graduate students in the accounting or related field in the upcoming academic year. The recipient(s) will receive an award of $7,500 as well as a CMA scholarship.

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Available to all candidates in an accredited doctoral accounting program concentrating in management accounting or financial management, this program enables candidates to take the CMA exam at no cost.

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This program provides support for students at various stages in their doctoral education in accredited programs, enabling them to work on studies that will advance the practice and research of management accounting. Up to $10,000 total are awarded in research dollars.

For more information about research opportunities please visit our Research Foundation page.

Deadline: Ongoing

The globally popular IMA Student Case Competition invites college or university students to think strategically and stretch their analytical skills to solve a business case. The IMA Student Case Competition is comprised of six regional competitions. Students are eligible to participate in their regional competition.

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Deadlines differ in each region.

Student chapters compete for a gold, silver, or bronze award of excellence by promoting IMA's mission/vision and providing a variety of activities/services to their student members. Starting in 2021, all schools who achieve gold will receive $500. 

Deadline: First Submission: Oct 31, Final Submission: Mar 31

This award acknowledges a student chapter whose efforts best reflect outstanding leadership through innovation, organizational development, and interdependent partnerships.

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