Quick Facts

Eligible CountriesAny
Area of StudyBusiness
Application Deadline23 November 2026 — 15 days left
Scholarship TypeOther
FundingPartial
Mode of StudyHybrid
ReferenceRAS-2026-2815
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About This Scholarship

The CFA Institute Access Scholarship Programme reduces CFA Program exam registration fees for individuals who cannot afford the full programme fees. It is intended for candidates facing financial difficulties who meet CFA Program entry requirements and are not currently registered for a CFA examination.

What This Scholarship Covers

  • Reduced CFA Program exam registration fee to USD 400 under the Premium Registration Package (includes Practice Pack)
  • Access to the digital CFA curriculum upon registration
  • Scholarship valid for one examination window

Who Can Apply

  • 1 Must meet all CFA Program entry requirements
  • 2 Must be unable to afford the full CFA Program fees
  • 3 Must not be currently registered for a CFA examination
  • 4 Must not have failed to register for or sit an examination under a previously awarded scholarship
  • 5 Must not have an active, unused CFA scholarship
  • 6 Must not have submitted multiple applications within the same application window
  • 7 Must not have an open application for another CFA Institute scholarship programme
  • 8 Must not receive financial assistance from current employer for participation in the CFA Program
  • 9 Must have complied with previous scholarship audit requirements, where applicable

How to Apply

1
Review the Access Scholarship Rules and confirm you meet eligibility requirements
2
Apply during one of the four application windows aligned with each exam window (e.g., 3 November 2026 to 23 November 2026 for the August 2027 exam)
3
Log in to the CFA Institute website using a computer (application cannot be completed on mobile devices)
4
Complete and submit the online application
5
Receive a confirmation email after submitting (contact CFA Institute if not received)
6
Await notification by email approximately 4 weeks after the application window closes (decision date 18 December 2026)
📅 One examination window

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