Meet our previous winners
I am truly honored and thankful for being chosen as a recipient of the RSM ‘Power Your Education Scholarship.’ RSM’s focus on the Power of Being Understood truly shows me that we did not come to live for ourselves but to serve others through understanding one another. This scholarship takes away financial stress and enables me to use my education as a means to better the world around me.
Jordan Foster, Texas A&M University
Receiving this scholarship is a great honor. It affirms my commitment to academics and empowers me to pursue my goals by alleviating the financial burden of tuition. I am extremely grateful for this opportunity and will make the most of it throughout my career.
Kendall Holley, Howard University
I am thankful to be selected for this program. It is a blessing to be able to focus on school and not have to worry about how my education will be paid for. I thank RSM for seeing me as someone who embodies their values.
Marques Carr, Morgan State University
Receiving this scholarship means the world to me. It not only lightens my financial burden but also fuels my ambition to excel in my studies. I am deeply grateful for this opportunity to pursue my dreams without constraints.
Josie Beneke, College of Saint Benedict
Obtaining this scholarship gives me the ability to dedicate myself fully to my studies without having to worry about paying my tuition. It allows me to fully be a student and take advantage of all opportunities available to myself.
Doole Gaiende Edwards, Howard University
I am extremely grateful to receive the Power Your Education scholarship because not only has it given me financial relief, but it also gives me the ability to pursue and focus on my personal and professional goals.
Nadia Sumah, University of Maryland, College Park
I am extremely honored to have received the Power Your Education scholarship from RSM. Receiving this award has not only allowed me to reduce the financial burden of pursuing my dreams, but has motivated me to continue working hard for my future.
Kirtee Ayitha, Indiana University Bloomington
I can’t believe I was selected as a recipient. It means that there are still selfless individuals who care about the education of the younger generation, regardless of their relation. This scholarship provides me with some extra hours that I can dedicate to my studies instead of working. It makes me believe that all of the work that I have put in thus far is paying off.
Ida Schandorf, Virginia Commonwealth University
Receiving the RSM Power Your Education Scholarship not only helps me financially, but it also encourages me to explore new opportunities and unleash my creativity. I'm truly honored to have been chosen for this scholarship.
Chloe Wu, Rutgers University
I could not be more grateful to RSM for this scholarship and the opportunity it has provided me to further my education and experiences as a student without the stress of financial burden. I strive to continue to work hard and make everyone who has supported me proud.
Aidan Trinh, California State University, Fullerton
It's impossible to put into words how grateful I am for this opportunity. Receiving this scholarship will offer immense aid to my family and me this upcoming academic year. It also inspires me to continue striving toward my career goals as an Asian American student in business.
Tina Pham, University of Houston
I am beyond grateful to be receiving this scholarship—it means the absolute world to my family and me. I am so happy to be aligned with RSM and their values through this scholarship!
Mary Ferguson, University of North Texas
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Scholarship timeline
- Applications accepted Dec. 1 until Feb. 28 annually
- Selections made in April annually
- Payments made to recipients' universities prior to the start of the upcoming academic year
How to apply
- Track down your unofficial transcript
- Craft a short statement (200 characters or less) describing what makes you unique
- Create a 30 second video—original content only—that demonstrates what The Power of Being Understood means to you
All applications require a video. Please only use original content—capture only yourself, selfie-style, not other people, photos, music, videos, or unoriginal content. Keep it simple! Failure to follow video guidelines may render your scholarship application ineligible.
Eligibility
Qualified applicants are legal residents of the 50 states and Washington, D.C., who are at least 18 years old, full-time students with a 3.0 GPA or above at an accredited college or university, and two or three years from final graduation with a bachelor's degree in business or technology.
View the FAQs and full terms and conditions for more information and details on the program.
Any employee, owner, intern (and immediate family members) of RSM US LLP, Risk & Regulatory Consulting, LLC, and their respective affiliated entities (collectively, "RSM") and of the foundation are not eligible. Any person who has received a scholarship or other aid in prior years of this program or a similar program of the RSM entities or RSM US Foundation is not eligible.
Questions?
Email RSMscholarships@rsmus.com with additional questions.
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