FUNDING ACCOUNTANCY EDUCATION

AIA launched two new scholarship programmes to support students with strong career aspirations in accountancy or audit, to obtain the AIA professional qualification with full financial assistance.

The scholarships are intended to support UN SDG 4 “Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all”, by giving individuals the opportunity to achieve a professional qualification where financial restrictions may prevent them from doing so.

They also recognise that professional accountants make a significant contribution to the economy at local, national and global levels. A greater number of accountants correlates to better economic performance, supporting SDG 1 “End poverty in all its forms everywhere” and 8 “Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.”

Five awards were made available through the AIA Accountancy Scholarship UK, two of which were given with priority to applicants from lower socioeconomic backgrounds to support AIA's commitment to Access Accountancy

The AIA Commonwealth Scholarship offered a further five awards open to applicants from all Commonwealth countries, outside of the UK. The scholarship is part of the AIA’s aims as a Commonwealth Accredited Organisation to support education and the economy through financial education and professional skills.

The awards cover all fees for the AIA Professional Qualification and the Recognised Professional Qualification (audit route).

The scholarship programme provides a great opportunity for fully-funded learning and applications are encouraged from a diverse range of candidates.

EDUCATIONAL & BENEVOLENT TRUST

The AIA Educational and Benevolent Trust provides funding to support educational development in the accountancy profession and aims to make a meaningful difference to members who have fallen on tough times.

The Trust is governed by a board of trustees elected under the terms of its Constitution. The trustees meet and correspond regularly to discuss policies and to consider claims made upon the Trust.

The Trust funded the scholarship programmes and academic prizes for university students.

The income for the Trust is received mainly from donations from our members to provide aid in times of hardship for current AIA members, exmembers and their dependents. Members can donate online

Seth

Council Member