The ICAS Foundation supports talented students studying accountancy or finance, from application through to qualification, with financial support, mentoring, and real career opportunities.
What the Programme Offers
Three kinds of support, working together
Financial support
A bursary of up to £2,500 a year, for up to four years of your studies, plus access to the Additional Support Fund for unexpected hardship.
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Mentoring
One-to-one support from an experienced accounting professional throughout your studies, including career guidance, interview preparation, and honest advice.
Career opportunities
Access to internships, professional events, and connections with firms that students might struggle to reach.
A multi-year relationship, not a one-off award
Support runs for the length of a student's degree, up to four years, because meaningful change takes sustained support, not a single intervention. A bursary helps in year one. A mentor, a network, and real opportunities are what carry a student all the way to qualification.
For Students
Talented students from low-income backgrounds.
The programme supports talented students studying eligible accountancy or finance course across Scotland and beyond, who come from households with an annual income under £34,000. Ability, not background, is what matters.
For Schools, Colleges and Universties
If you're a teacher, lecturer or advisor working with eligible students, we're happy to help you promote the Programme, through careers fairs, one-to-one sessions, or classroom seminars.
Does this sound like you?
If you're ready to study accountancy or finance, and want more than just financial support, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply to the Programme
