CFA® Scholarships
Your Chance to Start Smart, Learn Smart & Save Big
The CFA® Program is one of the most respected finance qualifications in the world — and the CFA Institute offers several scholarships to ensure deserving candidates can pursue the program without financial barriers.
At Unique Global, we help you understand these scholarships, guide you through eligibility, and support you in the application process so you can reduce your CFA exam fees significantly.
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Why CFA Scholarships Matter
CFA Scholarships can reduce your exam fee from $940 to as low as $400, and waive the $350 enrollment fee, making the program far more affordable for students, women, professors, and working professionals.
Whether you’re starting your CFA journey or balancing academics, job, or teaching — there’s a scholarship that fits your profile.
Types of CFA Scholarships & Who They’re For
1.
Access Scholarship

(Financial Need-Based)

Ideal for candidates who:

  • Need financial assistance
  • Are not currently enrolled in the CFA Program
  • Want to reduce CFA costs significantly

Benefit

Enrollment fee: Waived
Exam fee: $400

2.
Student Scholarship

(University-Affiliated Students)

Perfect for::

  • Students currently enrolled in an affiliated university
  • Young aspirants planning to start the CFA journey early

Benefit

Enrollment fee: Waived
Exam fee: $600

3.
Professor Scholarship

(For Academics & Educators)

Designed for:

  • Full-time college or university professors
  • Educators teaching finance, economics, business, accounting or related subjects

Benefit

Enrollment fee: Waived
Exam fee: $400

CFA Fee Structure: With vs Without Scholarship
Scholarship Type Enrollment Fee Exam Fee
Access Scholarship Waived $400
Student Scholarship Waived $600
Professor Scholarship Waived $400
Without Scholarship $350 $940
Scholarship Type Enrollment Fee Exam Fee
Access Scholarship Waived $400
Student Scholarship Waived $600
Professor Scholarship Waived $400
Without Scholarship $350 $940
How to Apply for a CFA Scholarship

1. Identify the Right Scholarship

  • Access Scholarship: For candidates needing financial support.
  • Student Scholarship: For students at CFA-affiliated universities.
  • Professor Scholarship: For full-time faculty teaching finance-related subjects.

2. Check Eligibility Requirements

  • Access: Financial need + not currently enrolled for a CFA exam.
  • Student: Must prove current university enrollment.
  • Professor: Must be full-time faculty in a relevant subject.

3. Prepare Application Materials

  • A personal statement/essay explaining your goals and financial situation (if required).
  • Supporting documents such as income proof, student ID, university letter, or faculty verification.

4. Submit Before the Deadline

  • Apply within the CFA Institute’s scholarship window.
  • Wait for the result before registering for any exam, otherwise your application becomes invalid.
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