The RSM US Foundation awards 10 recent or soon-to-be community college graduates annually with up to $10,000 each in scholarships as they pursue a bachelor’s degree in business or technology.

Scholarships will be paid on behalf of the awarded student, directly to the college or university they attend.

Scholarship timeline

• Applications accepted March 1 until April 30, 2025
• Selections made in May
• Payments made to recipients' universities prior to the start of the upcoming academic year

How to apply

• Save a copy of your unofficial transcript
• Craft a personalized statement (1,500 characters or less) on what motivates you to grow forward to pursue a bachelor’s degree in business or technology from a college or university
• Create a 30-60 second video – original content only – demonstrating which of our “5 C’s” comes most naturally 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

The program is open to legal residents of the 50 states and Washington, D.C. who are at least 18 years old. Between December 2024 and August 2025, they must graduate with an associate’s degree in business or technology from a community college, have a minimum 3.3 GPA and intend to attend a four-year college or university beginning in fall 2025.

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RSM is the leading provider of professional services to the middle market. The clients we serve are the engine of global commerce and economic growth, and we are focused on developing leading professionals and services to meet their evolving needs in today’s ever-changing business landscape. Our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. RSMUS, LLP is led by Brian Becker, managing partner & CEO of RSM US LLP. He oversees over 17,000 assurance, tax and consulting professionals across nearly 100 offices in the U.S., Canada, India and El Salvador. RSM US and RSM UK recently announced plans to merge, creating a transatlantic enterprise with more than 23,000 people across six countries, including U.S., Canada, UK, Ireland, India and El Salvador.