CFA Access Scholarships

If you are considering applying for an Access Scholarship, be sure to read all of the information below. We have made significant changes to the program and all applicants are expected to understand these changes before applying.

Eligibility requirements and scholarship rules

Award benefits

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.

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

Decision Date: 19 June 2026

May 2027 - Levels I and II

Opens: 12 August 2026

Decision Date: 25 September 2026

August 2027 - Levels I, II, and III

Opens: 3 November 2026

Decision Date: 18 December 2026

November 2027 - Levels I and II

Opens: 9 February 2027

Decision Date: 26 March 2027

Eligibility requirements

Applicants must meet the requirements for the CFA Program. For full eligibility requirements, please review the Access Scholarship Rules.

Providing information

Providing knowingly false or misleading information in applying for an Access Scholarship is a violation of the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct. If we suspect your application contains inaccurate, deceptive, or untruthful information, you may be subject to an investigation by the CFA Institute Professional Conduct Program. Disciplinary sanctions may include a suspension or prohibition from participating in the CFA Program. You also may become ineligible to receive scholarships in the future.