- Provider: CFA Institute
- Host country: Global
- Study level: Postdoctoral, Other
- Funding: Partial funding: Discounted CFA exam registration fees (USD 400 under Premium Registration Package)
- Who can apply: Individuals who cannot afford full CFA fees, are not currently registered for a CFA exam, and meet CFA entry requirements.
- Fields of study: Finance
- Deadline: 23 November 2026
About the scholarship
The CFA Institute Access Scholarship is designed to make the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Programme more accessible. It targets individuals who face financial difficulties paying the full programme fees. The scholarship reduces the CFA Program exam registration fee to USD 400 under the Premium Registration Package, which includes the Practice Pack.
What it covers
- Discounted CFA Programme examination registration fees.
- Access to the digital CFA curriculum upon registration.
Note: The scholarship is valid for one examination window and does not cover travel, passports, or incidental expenses.
Who can apply
- Individuals unable to afford the full CFA Programme fees.
- Candidates who meet all CFA Programme entry requirements.
- Applicants who are not currently registered for a CFA examination.
- Those without an active, unused CFA scholarship or open application for another CFA Institute scholarship.
How to apply
Applications for the 2027 cycle are open until 23 November 2026. Decisions are expected by 18 December 2026. To apply, visit the official CFA Institute webpage.
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