Personal Financial Planning
Scholarship Opportunities
Pursuing a degree in Personal Financial Planning is an investment in your future, and there are significant resources available to help fund your journey. The ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé Muma College of Business awards more than $1,000,000 in scholarships each year through its over 175 scholarship programs, and students may also apply for a variety of industry‑sponsored scholarships offered by national financial planning organizations.
Students are encouraged to explore both university‑level and industry‑level scholarships. Many awards are need‑based, while others are merit‑based or tied to a specific major or professional organization
Important Note: Scholarship applications for the Muma College of Business are submitted through the university’s AwardSpring system. Most awards are designated for full‑time students (12 credit hours or more per term) who maintain a minimum 3.0 ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé GPA and are fully admitted to the college.
ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé Muma College of Business Scholarships
The following scholarship opportunities are available through the Muma College of Business and are open to Personal Financial Planning majors who meet the eligibility requirements.
Muma College of Business General Scholarships
With more than 175 scholarships available exclusively for business majors, the Muma College of Business offers awards across a wide range of criteria, including academic merit, financial need, intended major, leadership, and community involvement. Students admitted to the college are automatically considered for all applicable awards through a single AwardSpring application.
Bulls Business Network Scholarship Opportunities
Students enrolled in the Bulls Business Network (BBN) program gain access to exclusive scholarship opportunities and are eligible for more than $100,000 in awards each year. BBN students also benefit from professional development, mentoring, and career‑preparation resources designed to accelerate their path into the financial services industry. For more information, check out the BBN overview page.
Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance Dean’s Advisory Board Leadership Award
The Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance Dean’s Advisory Board offers awards to students in the Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance, as selected by a special committee appointed by the dean. This award recognizes students who have demonstrated strong leadership, whether through leadership roles in classes, student organizations, or across the university. For more information, check the award overview page.
Industry Scholarship Opportunities
In addition to Muma College of Business scholarships, Personal Financial Planning students are encouraged to pursue industry‑sponsored scholarships offered by national organizations in the financial planning profession
CFP Board Center for Financial Planning – Scholarship Programs
The CFP Board Center for Financial Planning administers multiple scholarship programs to support individuals completing the education and exam requirements for CFP® certification. Awards are available for CFP® exam fees, undergraduate tuition, certificate programs, and exam review courses.
Each scholarship has its own eligibility requirements, application process, and deadlines. to review all available scholarship and financial aid opportunities.
XYPN CFP® Exam Scholarship Programs
XY Planning Network (XYPN) awards CFP® Exam Scholarship Programs that fully cover the CFP® Certification Examination fee for ten recipients each exam cycle. The program offers two types of scholarships:
- XYPN CFP® Exam Scholarship (XYPN Members Only)
- XYPN Diversity CFP® Exam Scholarship (Open to XYPN Members and Non‑Members)
For more information about this scholarship, .
NAPFA Scholarship and Opportunities
The National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) offers a wide range of scholarship opportunities to both members and non‑members. These include scholarships for NAPFA events, CFP® exam scholarships, and tuition scholarships. to review all available awards, along with eligibility requirements and deadlines.
FPA Awards and Scholarships
The Financial Planning Association (FPA) offers a wide range of awards and scholarships, including scholarships to attend the annual FPA conference, CFP® exam scholarships, and diversity and inclusion scholarships. Both members and non‑member students are encouraged to apply for these opportunities through the FPA website. for full details on available programs, eligibility requirements, and deadlines.
For questions about program-specific scholarships or to learn more about financial planning resources, contact the Personal Financial Planning Program.