Deloitte, University of Maryland partner on scholarships for master’s of accounting students

Deloitte’s philanthropy arm is expanding its scholarship program for students pursuing master’s degrees in accounting at the University of Maryland to diversify the future talent pool of certified public accountants. The Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program is adding the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business into the mix, now eligible for a $30 million pot of scholarship funding disbursed over the next few years. The Smith School and other institutions partner with the Deloitte Foundation on covering 100% of tuition for the students who are selected.