Deloitte Scholar
Congratulations on your admission to the Robert H. Smith School of Business! We were incredibly impressed by your application and accomplishments. On behalf of UMD Smith School of Business Dean Prabhudev Konana and the Deloitte Foundation, we are happy to offer you the prestigious Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholarship award that covers Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) tuition and university fees for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Recipients are required to pay a non-refundable $500 deposit to confirm their acceptance and enrollment. This deposit is not included in the award amount and will not be reimbursed. A signed commitment letter is also required.
Please see below for details of your award.
| Total MSA Program Credits | In-State Tuition Rate | Total Tuition (Total Credits x Tuition Rate) | University Fees | Total Award Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 credits | $1,631 per credit | $48,930 | $1,454 | $49,884 |
The Deloitte Scholar award covers tuition for the 30 required MSA credits and university fees, minus a $500 deposit payment required to confirm enrollment. The scholarship will be posted as a tuition reduction based on enrolled credits each semester (not to exceed 30 total credits).
| Total MSA Program Credits | Out-of-State Tuition Rate | Total Tuition (Total Credits x Tuition Rate) | University Fees | Total Award Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 credits | $2,072.50 per credit | $62,175 | $1,454 | $63,129 |
The Deloitte Scholar award covers tuition for the 30 required MSA credits and university fees, minus a $500 deposit payment required to confirm enrollment. The scholarship will be posted as a tuition reduction based on enrolled credits each semester (not to exceed 30 total credits).
Are you ready to accept your offer of admission to UMD Smith and join our community of fearless leaders? Log in to your application portal to confirm your decision. Make sure to complete all of the steps listed in your admission letter, including paying your $500 deposit on time and completing the Checklist for New Students. Please reach out to the Associate Director of MBA & MS Admissions, Kayla Joyce (kjoyce@umd.edu), to sign a commitment letter and receive a waiver of the second deposit requirement. Communication may be sent to your application email address or your UMD email address, so continue to check both for important updates.
Thank You Note Information:
You may be required to complete a thank-you note in Scholarship Universe (SU). Please ensure that you submit your thank-you note by the specified deadline. Your scholarship will not be disbursed to your student account until you have fulfilled the thank-you note requirement, and not meeting this requirement could lead to the cancellation of your scholarship. Utilize the link below to assist you in navigating the process of completing your thank-you note requirement on the SU platform.
Scholarship Thank You Notes | Office of Student Financial Aid
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Award Value and Residency
Changes to your Maryland residency status (in-state vs. out-of-state) will impact the value of your financial award.
Please note that these tuition rates are for the 2025-2026 academic year, and the value is subject to change based on tuition rates for the 2026-2027 academic year. The Board of Regents will confirm tuition rates for the 2026-2027 academic year in July 2026. Visit our admissions page to access current tuition rates.
The Deloitte Scholarship covers mandatory university fees. MS Association fees, course materials/book fees, global course fees, parking permits, living expenses, etc. are not included.
To keep your financial award, you must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA, continue to meet assigned expectations and responsibilities and remain in good academic standing and student conduct.
Timeframe
The award is valid only for students starting in the Fall 2026 semester.
Students must be enrolled in the MSA program for the duration of the 2026-2027 academic year and complete the program in Spring 2027, otherwise, the financial award may be adjusted.
If you are receiving any other financial tuition benefits (employer benefits, veteran’s benefits, external scholarships, etc.) please contact our Smith Financials team at smithfinancials@umd.edu as this award may impact your overall financial situation.
Should you have any questions, please contact the Admissions Office at mastersadmit@umd.edu or the Associate Director of MBA & MS Admissions, Kayla Joyce at kjoyce@umd.edu.