Published: 17 Aug 2026 340 views
The CFA Institute Access Scholarship Program is designed to make CFA Program more accessible to individuals who may not be able to afford the full program fees while adhering to the program mission and values.
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| Application Deadline | Not Specified |
| Type | Training |
| Sponsor | Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Beginning with scholarships awarded on 4 March 2026, The Access scholarship reduces the CFA Program exam registration fee to USD 400 under the Premium Registration Package which includes Practice Pack. Applicable tax applies.
Scholarships awarded prior to 4 March 2026 will not have complimentary access to the Practice Pack. No exceptions will be made.
Applicants must meet the requirements for the CFA Program. For full eligibility requirements, please review the Access Scholarship Rules
Application window
The Access Scholarship has 4 application windows per year that align with each exam window.
February 2027 - Levels I and III
Opens: 5 May 2026
Closes: 25 May 2026
Decision Date: 19 June 2026
May 2027 - Levels I and II
Opens: 12 August 2026
Closes: 1 September 2026
Decision Date: 25 September 2026
August 2027 - Levels I, II, and III
Opens: 3 November 2026
Closes: 23 November 2026
Decision Date: 18 December 2026
November 2027 - Levels I and II
Opens: 9 February 2027
Closes: 2 March 2027
Decision Date: 26 March 2027
Check also:
Commonwealth Master's Scholarship to Study in UK 2027/2028
Mandela Washington Fellowship for Africans 2027 (Fully Funded to USA)
During the application windows noted above, the Access Scholarship application will be available to apply for here. Log in using a computer. The application cannot be completed on mobile devices. You will receive a confirmation email after submitting your application. If you do not receive a confirmation email contact us
For more Information, visit Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute Scholarship webpage
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