APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY JUNE 1

About

The DBPR Clay Ford Scholarship Program was established to assist dedicated students entering the required fifth year to obtain a CPA license. Each year, $200,000 is made available in scholarship funding for this program. Eligible applicants may receive up to $8,000 per semester for a maximum of two semesters.

Eligibility

  • Financial need (as calculated through completion of FAFSA application)
  • Ethnicity, gender, or racial minority status pursuant to section 288.703(4) F.S.
  • Scholastic ability and performance, (including the intention of sitting for the CPA exam)
  • Completion of 120 credit hours from an accredited institution in Florida
  • Florida residency

Application

Complete the application by clicking the link below. Applications must be submitted by June 1 via one of the three options listed below.

Applying early will allow time for staff to review your application and notify you of any missing information required to complete your application by the deadline. Incomplete applications may not be accepted.

  1. Email applications to
    CPA.Applications@myfloridalicense.com
    The subject should be “Clay Ford Scholarship Program Application.”
    Please make sure all required documents are attached to the email.
  2. Mail applications to
    Florida Board of Accountancy
    Clay Ford Scholarship Program Application
    240 NW 76th Drive, Suite A
    Gainesville, FL 32607
  3. Fax applications to
    Florida Board of Accountancy
    Clay Ford Scholarship Program
    (352) 333-2508

For additional assistance regarding this program, call (352) 333-2505.

Need Help?

All requests for publications, documents, forms, applications for licenses, permits and other similar certifications can be obtained by contacting the Customer Contact Center.

Roger Scarborough, Director
Division of Certified Public Accounting
240 NW 76th Drive, Suite A
Gainesville, FL 32607

Telephone: 850.487.1395
Facsimile: 352.333.2508