The purpose of the NAPFA Women’s Initiative is to attract, support, educate, and develop women as leaders within the financial advisory profession and to raise awareness of the need for more female advisors. Women currently represent less than 30% of financial advisors in the profession.

This scholarship supports undergraduate students who demonstrate a strong interest in personal finance and a commitment to advancing women’s representation and leadership within the financial advisory profession.

Applicants must be undergraduate students enrolled in a college or university in the United States who will be a sophomore, junior, or senior in Fall 2026.

The scholarship award includes a $2,500 scholarship to be applied toward educational expenses, a complimentary one-year student affiliate membership to NAPFA, and mentoring opportunities through the NAPFA Women’s Initiative.

Applications must be submitted by March 31, 2026. Scholarship recipients will be notified by May 31, 2026.

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* 1. First Name

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* 2. Last Name

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* 3. Email

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* 4. College or University

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* 5. Current Program of Study or Major

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* 6. What will be your grade level in Fall of 2026?

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* 7. Do you plan to pursue a career as a financial planner or financial advisor?

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* 8. Please provide the following information for one reference:

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* 9. How did you learn about this scholarship?

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* 10. Upload your resume including extra-curricular activities as a PDF

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* 11. Upload your unofficial transcript as a PDF file

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* 12. Provide a written response answering the following question using no more than 500 words in total.

Why are you interested in a career in financial planning and what impact do you hope to have on your clients or the profession?

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* 13. Provide a written response answering the following question using no more than 500 words in total.

What experiences or traits do you have that will help you succeed in your career as a financial planner?

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* 14. Gender
This question is optional and collected for aggregate reporting only. Gender information is not used in the selection process.

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* 15. By typing my name below, I certify that the responses submitted are my own work and accurately reflect my experiences and views.

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