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MAPA Scholarship 2027 Minnesota - $750 Accounting

Deadline 31 October 2026 42 days left · Hosted by Minnesota Association of Public Accountants (MAPA) · Published

The Minnesota Association of Public Accountants Scholarship 2027 cycle is MAPA''s annual award for undergraduate accounting students who live in Minnesota and want a career in public practice. MAPA is a statewide group of practitioners who serve individuals and small businesses, and the scholarship mirrors that membership focus. Award sizes typically land around $750 per student, though MAPA adjusts the number of grants based on how many strong applications arrive and how much the association has budgeted for the year. For the 2026-2027 academic year, complete signed applications with transcripts and a recommendation must reach MAPA no later than 31 October 2026. Selection notices go out in December.

Typical award per student
~$750
Accounting undergraduate
Soph - 5th year
Application deadline
31 Oct 2026
Resident + U.S. citizen
Minnesota
How to apply Am I eligible? Official website

What is the Minnesota Association of Public Accountants Scholarship?

The Minnesota Association of Public Accountants Scholarship is a small but targeted grant for undergraduates who already chose accounting and want to work in public practice inside Minnesota. MAPA has represented practitioners who serve individuals and small businesses since the 1940s, and the scholarship reflects that membership: certified and non-certified accountants alike belong to the association, and the award nudges the next generation toward the same client base.

You will not find a glossy online portal here. MAPA still runs the process through a PDF application, paper or email submission, and a hard deadline on 31 October for the 2026-2027 cycle. That old-school workflow is exactly why a structured checklist helps. Transcripts must come from every college you attended, the recommendation must be signed, and MAPA expects every question answered even when the honest answer is "not applicable."

Money-wise, think in the $750 range unless MAPA publishes an update. The association scales how many students receive aid based on the applicant pool and the year's budget, which is typical for professional society scholarships. The payoff is not just cash. Winning signals to future employers that you committed early to public accounting in a state where CPA licensing and firm culture still lean heavily on association networks.

If you are a Minnesota resident with a 2.5 GPA and sophomore standing or higher, download the current form from mapa-mn.com/scholarship, build your packet before October slips away, and keep an eye on your inbox in December. Missing a signature or a transcript is the fastest way to lose out on an award that does not require a ten-page essay.

Who can apply

Eligibility

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    Minnesota resident and U.S. citizen
    MAPA requires applicants to be U.S. citizens and Minnesota residents. You must attend a U.S. accredited college or university. International students and students whose home state is outside Minnesota do not match the published residency rule.
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    Sophomore, junior, senior, or fifth-year standing
    The scholarship targets undergraduates entering their sophomore, junior, senior, or fifth year in a degree program at an accredited four-year college or university. First-year students who have not yet reached sophomore standing are not listed among eligible class levels on the official page.
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    Accounting major headed for public accounting
    You must major in accounting and state an intention to practice in the field of public accounting. MAPA exists to support small-firm and public-practice accountants, so your application should show that career path rather than a corporate finance track alone.
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    Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
    MAPA sets a floor of 2.5 or better on your grade point average. Transcripts from every school you have attended should reflect that benchmark before you submit.
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    Complete answers on the MAPA application
    Every question on the PDF application must be answered. If a item does not apply, explain why. MAPA states that skipping questions can eliminate the application from consideration.
What you get

Benefits

  • Typical scholarship amount About $750 (varies by year)
  • Number of awards Based on qualified applicants
  • Renewability Apply again in a future cycle if eligible
  • Tuition paid directly to school Check payable to student (typical MAPA practice)
  • Room and board Not covered
  • Full tuition waiver Not offered
What to prepare

Document checklist

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    2026-2027 MAPA Scholarship Application (PDF)
    Download the current MAPA Scholarship Application from mapa-mn.com/scholarship, fill in each section, sign and date it, and attach supporting materials so pages cannot separate in transit.
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    Official transcripts from each college attended
    Provide transcripts from every post-secondary institution you have attended. You may include them in your packet or have each school send them directly to MAPA at the address on the application.
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    Signed letter of recommendation
    Include one letter of recommendation on letterhead when possible. The writer may send it with your application or mail or email it separately to MAPA before the deadline.
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    Signed and dated supporting pages
    MAPA's acceptance policy requires the application, recommendation, and transcripts to be signed, dated, and received together or coordinated so nothing arrives after 31 October 2026 without the rest of the file.
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    Contact details for scholarship questions
    Use [email protected] for scholarship email submissions or questions. MAPA's mailing address for paper packets is PO Box 301, Big Lake, MN 55309.
Step by step

How to apply

Start at mapa-mn.com/scholarship and read the Who May Apply and General Information sections. Confirm you are a Minnesota resident accounting major entering sophomore year or above with at least a 2.5 GPA.
Use the 2026-2027 Scholarship Application PDF linked on the page. Answer every question, sign and date the form, and note any items that do not apply rather than leaving blanks.
Request transcripts early from each college you have attended. Ask a professor, employer, or mentor who knows your accounting coursework to write a signed recommendation that can arrive with your packet or directly from the writer.
Staple or clip the application, transcripts, and recommendation so documents stay together. MAPA warns that separated pages can delay or disqualify a file.
Mail the original packet to MAPA, PO Box 301, Big Lake, MN 55309, or email materials to [email protected]. Everything must be received by the October 31 deadline, not postmarked that day unless MAPA confirms otherwise.
MAPA tells all scholarship candidates whether they were selected during December after the deadline. Keep your phone and email current on the application.
When

Deadline and timeline

Application deadline
31 October 2026
42 days left
Aug - Sep 2026
MAPA posts the 2026-2027 application PDF and opens the window for Minnesota accounting undergraduates.
Sep - Oct 2026
Typical time to finish the form, request transcripts, and collect a signed recommendation.
31 Oct 2026
Deadline for signed applications and supporting documents to reach MAPA by mail or email.
Nov 2026
MAPA reviews complete files and verifies GPA, residency, and public-accounting intent.
Dec 2026
All applicants receive selection results according to MAPA's published schedule.
2026-2027 academic year
Recipients use the grant toward accounting study while preparing for public practice careers in Minnesota.
Questions

FAQ

How much is the Minnesota Association of Public Accountants Scholarship worth?

MAPA does not publish a fixed dollar amount on its scholarship page, but Minnesota CPA and scholarship directories consistently describe the award as about $750 per recipient. The association can spread multiple grants in a year depending on funds and the number of qualified applicants, so treat $750 as the usual figure and confirm any change on mapa-mn.com before you apply.

Who is eligible for the MAPA accounting scholarship?

You must be a U.S. citizen and Minnesota resident enrolled at a U.S. accredited four-year school, majoring in accounting with plans to work in public accounting. MAPA accepts sophomores through fifth-year undergraduates who hold at least a 2.5 GPA. First-year students who have not reached sophomore standing are outside the published class levels.

When is the MAPA scholarship application deadline?

For the 2026-2027 cycle posted on mapa-mn.com, applications and supporting documents must be received no later than 31 October 2026. Some third-party directories list a November date for other years, but the official MAPA page and PDF instructions specify October 31, so plan around that date.

How do I apply for the MAPA scholarship?

Download the MAPA Scholarship Application PDF from the official scholarship page, complete and sign it, attach transcripts and a signed recommendation, and send the packet to PO Box 301, Big Lake, MN 55309 or email [email protected]. Transcripts and the recommendation can also be sent directly to MAPA if they arrive before the deadline.

Does the MAPA scholarship require a letter of recommendation?

Yes. MAPA lists a letter of recommendation among required supporting documents. The letter should be signed and dated. The recommender may include it in your mailed packet or submit it separately to MAPA as long as it is linked to your application and arrives on time.

Can first-year accounting students apply for MAPA?

The official eligibility text names students entering sophomore, junior, senior, or fifth year. If you are still in your first year and have not yet advanced to sophomore standing, you likely need to wait until the next cycle unless MAPA updates the wording on its site.

When does MAPA announce scholarship winners?

MAPA states that all scholarship candidates will be notified of the selection in December. That timeline follows the October 31 application deadline, so expect email or mail contact toward the end of the calendar year.

Is the MAPA scholarship the same as the Ed Silbernick Memorial Scholarship?

Some scholarship aggregators describe a separate $1,000 Ed Silbernick Memorial award alongside the general MAPA grants. The public MAPA scholarship page focuses on the main association application PDF. If you see two names on a directory, read the current MAPA form and contact [email protected] to learn whether both awards share one application in your cycle.

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