AIA Scholarships are designed for students who are committed to a career in accounting and finance. These life-changing awards provide full funding for tuition and exam fees, helping you achieve the AIA Professional Qualification without financial barriers.
We are proud to offer scholarships that promote equal opportunity and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
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Up to five scholarships awarded annually
Up to five years or until completion of the qualification
To apply, you must:
Submit a completed application form and an essay (max 800 words) in English
Meet AIA’s entry requirements: 2 A Levels and 3 GCSEs (including Maths and English) or equivalent
Be a UK resident for the duration of the programme
Commit to studying online and sitting exams in May and November each year
Have your application counter-signed by a sponsor (a recognised professional or community figure)
Not be, or have previously been, registered as an AIA student
What’s included
Number of awards
Up to five scholarships awarded annually
Duration
Up to five years or until completion of the qualification
To apply, you must:
Submit a completed application form and an essay (max 800 words) in English
Meet AIA’s entry requirements: 2 A Levels and 3 GCSEs (including Maths and English) or equivalent
Hold an English language qualification (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent) if English is not your first language
Be a national of a Commonwealth country (excluding the UK)
Commit to studying online and sitting exams in May and November each year
Have your application counter-signed by a sponsor (a recognised professional or community figure)
Not be, or have previously been, registered as an AIA student
Applications for the 2025 AIA Scholarships are now closed.
To be notified when applications for 2026 open, please email:
AIA reserves the right to withdraw a scholarship if a student is found to be ineligible, fails to make satisfactory progress, or does not sit consecutive exam sessions.
If a student withdraws before completing the qualification, they may be asked to repay the scholarship amount on a pro-rata basis.
AIA may amend scholarship provisions without notice.
AIA Accountancy Scholarship (UK)
AIA Commonwealth Scholarship
