The NAEA Education Foundation (NAEA-EF), established in 1989, is a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization, dedicated to helping aspiring enrolled agents reach their career goals. The NAEA-EF works collaboratively with NAEA to offer Special Enrollment Exam (SEE) review and application fee scholarships, EA candidate and student mentoring, and EA career awareness.
Aspiring tax professionals must pass all three parts of a rigorous 3-part test (Special Enrollment Exam or SEE) before they can apply to be licensed by the IRS as Enrolled Agents. The NAEA Education Foundation provides scholarships to these experienced tax professionals in the form of comprehensive review courses, training material, and reimbursement of third-party Prometric testing fees. The Foundation strives to provide mentors to each aspiring tax professional who is awarded a scholarship to offer suggestions to help guide them through the Enrolled Agent process.
The NAEA-EF Spring 2025 scholarship application period is now open! Applications will be accepted from May 1–31, 2025.
View our 2024 Scholarship Winners
“Thank you so much for choosing me as a recipient for the Exam Scholarship! I passed SEE 3 on June 11 and am currently studying for SEE 1, and then I will finish it off with SEE 2. This is such a great help and so encouraging for me!”
– Shawna Betken
“Thank you so much for this wonderful surprise!! What an honor and privilege to be chosen for this scholarship! I have recently passed the SEE 3 and am now studying for the SEE 1 and plan to take it this Tuesday the 18th. This scholarship will definitely help to offset the cost and keep my mind on what is needed to pass!! Looking forward to joining the NAEA once all 3 are passed. I can’t wait to be a part of a community that cares enough to help others along the way and to learn and grow together. Thank you again and best wishes in all of your endeavors!”
– Susan Henderson
The NAEA-EF is pleased to offer the EA Special Enrollment Exam Prep Course Scholarship and the EA Special Enrollment Exam Registration Fees Scholarship as financial support options for aspiring enrolled agents. We are also proud to introduce the new National Tax Practice Institute (NTPI) – Level One Online Package Scholarship for enrolled agents, CPAs, or tax attorneys interested in beginning their path to practicing IRS Representation.
Award: This scholarship provides free access to an On Demand SEE review course. This is for a new EA review course registration and cannot be applied to a review course already purchased.
Eligibility requirements:
Details: This scholarship is ideal for experienced tax professionals who aspire to become enrolled agents. It is available in English and Spanish.
Application Requirements: In addition to completing this application, you must provide a completed reference form.
Award: This scholarship provides the registration fee for all three parts of the Special Enrollment Exam (SEE), limited to one scholarship per part, taken on or after September 1, 2024. To be eligible for reimbursement of all three parts, the remaining sections must be scheduled within two years of the exam start date. A receipt or notice to schedule must also be provided.
Eligibility requirements:
Details: This scholarship is ideal for experienced tax professionals who aspire to become enrolled agents.
Award: This scholarship provides access to Level One of NAEA’s NTPI On-Demand Course. It cannot be applied to live NTPI events, already completed NTPI modules, or NTPI Level 2 or Level 3.
Eligibility requirements:
Details: This scholarship is ideal for experienced tax professionals who aspire to enter IRS Representation work.
About NTPI: To enroll in the National Tax Practice Institute™ (NTPI®), you must be an enrolled agent, CPA, or tax attorney. Participants must finish all three levels to receive the designation.
Award: This $1,000 scholarship is designed to support students pursuing an associate degree or certificate in accounting, tax preparation, or a related field at a community college or two- or four-year college or university. The award provides additional benefits such as mentorship from tax professionals, access to educational programs, and networking opportunities with industry professionals. This scholarship aims to enhance access to higher education and build a pipeline of skilled professionals for the local tax and accounting industry.
Eligibility requirements:
Details: This scholarship is ideal for second-semester students pursuing an associate degree, bachelors degree, or certificate in accounting, tax preparation, or a related field with a passion for tax as a career, and a commitment to using their education to contribute to the industry or community.
Application Requirements: In addition to completing this application, you must provide an official or unofficial transcript, proof of enrollment in an accounting or tax-related program, a 500-750 word essay, and one letter of recommendation. This scholarship is renewable for up to three semesters.
Thank you to the generous NAEA Education Foundation Donors! Through donations from supporters like you, the NAEA-EF can make these opportunities possible. Will you give to the EAs of tomorrow?
Donations Made January 1 – December 4, 2024
A. Charles Town
Aaron Whitaker
Aboubacar Diakite
Aiming Feng
Akintayo O. Adetunmbi
Alan Pinck
Albert Juppe
Alexander Thomson
Alfonso Bundoc
Allan Reynolds
Amber Gray-Fenner
Amos Garsaynee
Angel Silva
Angus Smith
Ann Rice
Annette Ballard
Anthony Aleta
Anthony Travisano
Barbara Mills
Barbara Richardson
Ben Tallman
Bernadette Antonelli
Beth Logan
Bill Nemeth
Bob Frost
Bradley Imsdahl
Carole Whitlock
Cary Oshiro
Catherine Bostock-Hudy
Cecil Norris
Chandra Leele Kondaveeti
Charleen Vickery
Charlene Burkhardt
Charles Oliver
Charles VanKirk
Cherryl Whitely
Cheryl Kunstle
Christina Haley
Christina Wilson
Christopher Coggins
Colin McGee
Connie Ferrell
Daisy Miller
Dani Schwader
Darrell Morris
David A. Hutchison
David Grosdorf
David Jelle
Deborah Conlee
Debra Brown
Denine Ward
Dennis Sulewski
Dennise Haymaker
Derni Osio
Diane Nagel
Diogenes Suarez
Donald Rosenberg
Donna Lyle
Donna Perrone
Edwin Medina
Eileen Eng
Elizabeth Rider
Ellen Azrael
Elmer Dunn Jr.
Ericka Williams
Evonne Kautz
Faye Cobbs
Fred Kreuzer
Gail Stan
Gary Jakalow
Gay McGreal
Gene Bell
Glenn Hyatt
Gordon Ewy
Gwen Larrett
Harpreet Chawla
Harry Marshall
Hooman Rashidi
Ikedinachi Nwaogwugwu
Jacob Miller
James Adelman
James Burcham
James Housman
James Jasienski
James Jorgensen
Janelle Ogg
Janet Henseler
Javed Nizami
Jay Hillis
Jean Mammen
Jeanne Nelson
Jeffrey Blanchette
Jeffrey Linders
John Cencig
John Dever
John Doyle
John H. Blaubach
John M. Perry
John M. Stanley
John Maffei
Jonathan Cormier
Jonna Truan
Juanita Gonzales
Judy Gilmer
Julianne Molek
Junko Gilbert
Karen Markley
Kathryn Fazendin
Kathryn Stroy
Kazuhiro Suye
Kendall Wiegardt
Kerry Lynn Turner
Kevin Fillmore
Kevis Halphen
Kim Koterman
Laura Kimble
Lei Chen
Leonard Warden
Leslie Casteel
Lewen Shao
Linda Burger
Linda Larson
Linda Sandidge
Marcia Doble
Maria Belden
Marie Linders
Mariet Ostos
Marilyn Preston
Mark Manning
Marna Genes
Marshall Muhammad
Martha Domke
Mary Broussard
Mary Dickerson Bowman
Mary Mellem
Mary Sunderland
To find more information on the scholarship opportunities being offered this year, click here.
Enrolled agents (EAs) are America’s Tax Experts. They are the only federally-licensed tax practitioners who both specialize in taxation and have unlimited rights to represent taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service. Learn more about EAs here.
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Scholarships. Through donations from people like you, the Foundation can offer financial support options such as the EA Special Enrollment Exam Prep Course Scholarship, the EA Special Enrollment Exam Registration Fees Scholarship, and the new National Tax Practice Institute (NTPI) – Level One Online Package Scholarship to those who wish to expand their expertise within the areas of tax preparation and IRS representation.
Mentoring. The Foundation supports individuals already working in the accounting and tax field as well as students who are just beginning to explore their future careers and are enrolled in accounting and business courses in high schools, two- and four-year colleges, universities, and trade schools.
Career Planning. The Foundation is committed to helping expand awareness of the EA career and the pathways to get there. Check the calendar for the next live EA Career Panel where those interested in joining the profession will hear from prospective and current EAs on their journey to becoming an EA and their current perspective now that they are on the other side.
NAEA Education Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is dedicated to supporting the lifelong learning of tax professionals.
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