ICAS Foundation

The ICAS Foundation supports academically talented young people from less advantaged backgrounds by helping them take their first steps into a professional career in accountancy or finance. Students benefit from a range of support including bursary funding, mentoring assistance and help to access internships. The ICAS Foundation bursary is only open to students who are planning to study, or who are currently studying (1st, 2nd or 3rd year), an accountancy or finance related degree at university. The programme provides an annual bursary of up to £2,500 designed to help with the costs involved in studying at university and preparing for the workplace. Additionally, students are matched with an experienced Chartered Accountant mentor who can offer guidance and encouragement throughout their time at university. Penultimate and final year students receive regular updates on relevant internship and graduate role opportunities, with the programme having an excellent reputation among employers in the sector.