CFA Institute Access Scholarship 2026 for Nigerians

The CFA Institute is offering its Access Scholarship to individuals who wish to pursue the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) qualification but face financial challenges in paying the programme's examination registration fees.

The scholarship is available to eligible applicants worldwide, including Nigerians.

Category: Professional Certification Scholarship

Certification: Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

Scholarship Benefits

Successful applicants receive:

• A reduced CFA examination registration fee of US$400.
• Access to the Premium Registration Package.
• Complimentary access to the CFA Practice Pack.
• Applicable taxes may be added.

Note: The scholarship reduces the cost of examination registration; it does not cover every expense associated with becoming a CFA charterholder.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Meet the CFA Program's eligibility requirements.
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Not already be registered for an examination or awaiting examination results when applying for the scholarship.

Application Timeline

Applications opened: 3 November 2026.

Application deadline: 23 November 2026.

Decision notification: 18 December 2026.

The current application window is for the August 2027 examination cycle.

How to Apply

• Visit the official CFA Institute Access Scholarship page.
• Review the eligibility requirements.
• Sign in to your CFA Institute account or create one.
• Complete the scholarship application.
• Submit the application before the deadline

Official Scholarship Information and Application:

https://www.cfainstitute.org/programs/cfa-program/scholarships/access

Important: CFA Institute indicates that applications cannot be completed on mobile devices. Applicants should use a computer.