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 the awareness of the need for more female advisors. Currently, women make up less than 30% of all financial advisors in the profession. We hope this scholarship opportunity will encourage more women to explore this profession.
Applicants should be female undergraduate students of any major enrolled in a college or university in the United States. Students who will be a sophomore, junior, or senior in Fall 2026 qualify. The scholarship award includes $2,500 toward tuition, preferably applied toward a personal finance course, complimentary 1-year student affiliate membership to NAPFA, and mentoring opportunities with the NAPFA Women's Initiative. Applications must be submitted by March 31, 2026 and scholarship recipients will be notified by May 31, 2026.
