2027 CFA Institute Access Scholarship Program: Application Requirements

Published: August 23, 2026;3 min read;By SW Team

Applications are now open for the 2027 CFA Institute Access Scholarship Program to qualified candidates.

CFA Institute Access Scholarship Program reduces the CFA Program exam registration fee to USD 400 under the Premium Registration Package which includes Practice Pack.

In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.

Scholarship Host: CFA Institute Access
Host Country: Asia || Africa || Australia || Canada || Europe || France || UK || USA || Nigeria || Japan || Sweden || Ireland || Singapore || China || Germany || Finland || Netherlands || South Africa || Kenya || Ghana || Korea
Category: Trainings
Benefits: Full Scholarship • $400 Off Exam Costs • Practice Pack•
Eligibility: Students from 190+ Countries
Deadline: September 1, 2026

Applications are now open for the CFA Institute Access Scholarship for May 2027, designed to make the CFA Program more affordable for individuals who may otherwise face financial barriers to pursuing the qualification.

The scholarship is an opportunity for aspiring investment and finance professionals to work towards the globally recognised CFA charter while developing their investment and analytical skills.

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  • The Access scholarship reduces the CFA Program exam registration fee to USD 400 under the Premium Registration Package which includes Practice Pack.
  • Opportunity to pursue a globally recognised finance qualification
  • Development of investment and analytical skills
  • A pathway towards the CFA charter

To be considered for the 2027 CFA Access Scholarship Program, applicants must satisfy the following criteria::

  • Applicants who meet the CFA Program enrollment requirements:
    • Complete a bachelor’s program or equivalent program and have received a degree from the college/university. If you are not sure if your program is comparable, speak to your college or university.
    • Have a combination of 4,000 hours of work experience and/or higher education that was acquired over a minimum of three sequential years and achieved by the date of registering for the Level I exam.
    • CFA Institute requires that every CFA Program candidate have a valid international travel passport. 
    • CFA Program exams are only offered in English. Exams require English proficiency for reading comprehension and formulating answers to complex financial scenarios.
  • Individuals who demonstrate financial need
  • Those with an interest in investment and finance
  • Applicants who are not currently registered for a CFA exam

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The step-by-step guide to apply for the CFA Access Scholarship Program is as follows;

  • Visit the official scholarship portal (Click the link below).
  • Log in using a computer.
  • The application cannot be completed on mobile devices.
  • You will receive a confirmation email after submitting your application.
  • Submit your application by the deadline.
Application Deadline: September 1, 2026