[Institute of Management Accountants](https://eu.imanet.org)

August 1, 2026

Up to $5,000 for IMA-endorsed schools; up to $2,000 for non-endorsed/partner schools; not guaranteed.

Supports accounting students and educational initiatives through scholarships, research, and preservation in management accounting.

Application does not guarantee funding; award amounts are determined by committee review.

--- ## Description The IMA Memorial Education Fund (MEF) Grant provides financial support to students and educational programs in accounting and management accounting. The fund aims to promote educational opportunities, support the acquisition and preservation of materials of historical interest, and enable student participation in the IMA Student Leadership Conference. Grants are awarded to colleges and universities to help send students to these conferences, fostering professional development and advancing management accounting education. --- ## Due Dates - August 1, 2026: Application deadline --- ## Funding Amount - IMA-endorsed schools: Up to $5,000 (not guaranteed) - Non-endorsed/IMA Partner schools: Up to $2,000 (not guaranteed) - Award amounts and recipients are determined by a committee of accounting faculty and IMA professional members. Applying does not guarantee funding. --- ## Eligibility - Open to colleges and universities seeking support to send students to IMA’s Student Leadership Conference. - Both IMA-endorsed and non-endorsed/partner schools are eligible, with differing maximum award amounts. - The grant specifically benefits students interested in accounting or management accounting. - Applications must be submitted by the institution, not by individual students. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted through the [IMA Application Portal](https://imamef.secure-platform.com/a/solicitations/103/home). - Each college or university may submit one application per cycle. - Applications are reviewed and scored by a committee of accounting faculty and IMA professional members. - Required materials and further submission instructions are available on the application portal. - All submissions must be made online; paper or email submissions are not accepted. --- ## Additional Information - Applying does not guarantee funding or a specific award amount. - The MEF is governed by a Board of Trustees and operates according to its bylaws. - For questions or concerns, applicants are encouraged to contact the MEF Grant team directly. --- ## External Links - [IMA MEF Grant Application Portal](https://imamef.secure-platform.com/a/solicitations/103/home) - [IMA Memorial Education Fund Grant Information](https://imamef.secure-platform.com/a) - [Institute of Management Accountants Main Page](https://eu.imanet.org) - [IMA Research Foundation](https://www.imanet.org/membership/academics/research-foundation) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |----------------------|----------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [MEFGrantIMA@imanet.org](mailto:MEFGrantIMA@imanet.org) | | IMA Main Contact | [webmaster@imanet.org](mailto:webmaster@imanet.org) | | Phone | (800) 638-4427 | | Contact Form | [IMA Contact Page](https://www.imanet.org/about-ima/contact-us) |

IMA Memorial Education Fund (MEF) Grant

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