Power Your Transition scholarship
Power your transition!
Tell us which of our 5 C’s comes most naturally to you in a short video.
The RSM US Foundation awards 10 recent or soon-to-be community college graduates annually with a $10,000 scholarship each and an invitation to an RSM information session as they pursue a bachelor’s degree in business or technology.
Scholarships will be paid on behalf of the awarded student, directly to the college or university they attend.
Scholarship timeline
- Applications accepted March 1 until April 30 annually
- Selections made in May annually
- Payments made to recipients' universities prior to the start of the upcoming academic year
How to apply
- Track down your unofficial transcript
- Craft a personalized statement (1,500 characters or less) on what motivates you to grow forward to pursue a bachelor’s degree in business or technology from a college or university
- Create a 30-60 second video—original content only—demonstrating which of our 5 C’s comes most naturally to you
- During the application acceptance period described above, click the “Apply now” button on this page
All applications require a video. Please only use original content—capture only yourself, selfie-style, not other people, photos, music, videos or unoriginal content. Keep it simple and within 30-60 seconds! Failure to follow video guidelines may render your scholarship application ineligible.
Eligibility
The program is open to legal residents of the 50 states and Washington, D.C. who are at least 18 years old. Between December 2025 and August 2026, applicants must graduate with an associate’s degree in business or technology from a community college, have a minimum 3.3 GPA and intend to pursue a degree in business or technology at a four-year college or university beginning fall 2026.
View the FAQs and full terms and conditions for more information and details on the program.
Questions?
Email RSMscholarships@rsmus.com with additional questions.
Meet this year's winners
Receiving this scholarship affirms the hard work and determination I’ve poured into my education and lifts a huge weight off my shoulders. It reminds me that my efforts matter, and I’m truly grateful for the support as I continue working toward my business degree and future goals.
Taylor Fairbanks, University of Northern Iowa
This scholarship provides meaningful support and relief, allowing me to focus on school and make the most of my education. I am inspired to pass this generosity forward throughout my education and career. Thank you! I am very grateful to be part of the RSM community.
Elijah Quinones, University of Colorado Boulder
Receiving this scholarship is a true honor. It relieves significant financial pressure for my family and gives me the freedom to focus on my academics, personal growth and the future I am working hard to build.
Jakub Pulka, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Winning the Power Your Transition scholarship means a lot to me because it shows my hard work is paying off. As a student balancing school and work, I am motivated to keep growing and building my future. I also want to thank RSM US LLP for choosing me.
Ravi Banipal, DePaul University
The RSM Power Your Transition scholarship gives me the ability to focus on my future and the career I want to build without as much fear about finances. It motivates me to keep working hard and take full advantage of every opportunity ahead of me.
Mahi Kumar, Cornell University
Words cannot fully express how grateful I am. Building a future for myself without support has meant carrying every late night, every doubt and every bill alone. This scholarship loosens that pressure, helps steady my path through NYU and reminds me that betting on myself was never a mistake.
Rhea Coulthurst John, New York University
This scholarship is an honor to receive. What this means for me is that I can focus all my effort on pursuing my bachelor’s degree. I no longer have to worry about a financial burden and can focus on only my professional and educational goals.
Robert Ciesla, Lewis University
Receiving this scholarship means more than financial support; it is a reminder that my journey, sacrifices and courage to keep moving forward matter. As a student pursuing accounting, this opportunity brings me closer to becoming a CPA and building an exciting future.
Juan D. Hernandez, DePaul University
This scholarship gives me the opportunity to continue down a path I once thought was no longer attainable. It represents real optimism toward my future, both academically and professionally. I'm incredibly grateful for RSM's support in my journey and am excited to make the most of it.
Primrose Par, University of Maryland, College Park
Receiving this scholarship is a financial relief, and I am grateful for this opportunity. It motivates me to continue working hard toward my goals, allowing me to dedicate more time to my studies and community.
Katherine Tan, University of Southern California
Previous RSM scholarship awardee
I am incredibly thankful to the RSM US Foundation for their support. Transitioning from community college to a four-year program felt like crossing a canyon with a tightrope, but the Foundation provided the bridge I needed to cross with confidence.
Emily Junker, Power Your Transition scholarship recipient
