This program was established to give back and support highly driven, exceptional young students on their journey to earning the ICAG qualification. The scholarship is inspired by the academic journey of our founder, Michael Siaw Larbi (MSL).

While a student at the University of Ghana Business School, Michael completed all 16 ICAG papers (at the time) in under two years, passing them all on the first attempt and finishing the qualification in his third year of university at age 21. He graduated as the National Overall Best ICAG Candidate at the Final Level and also won the Overall Best Candidate awards for the earlier exam levels. The following year, he graduated from his undergraduate program with First Class Honours as the Valedictorian and Overall Best Graduating Student, achieving the highest GPA of 3.94 (out of 4.0) that year.

This scholarship program is our way of making the path to becoming a Chartered Accountant more accessible. You can read more about MSL’s academic journey here.

We currently offer two competitive merit-based scholarships for ICAG students.

1. Future Leaders Scholarship Program (FLSP)

This premier scholarship offers a full 100% tuition fee waiver. It is designed for exceptional current undergraduate students and recent graduates who demonstrate outstanding academic records.

2. Tertiary Achievers Scholarship Program (TASP)

This scholarship provides a 40% tuition fee reduction. It is for current undergraduate students with strong academic performance who do not meet the strict criteria for the FLSP.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the FLSP, applicants must be:

1. Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at a Ghanaian university, OR a recent graduate (within the last 12 months).

2. Under the age of 27.

3. Preparing for or currently pursuing the ICAG qualification.

Minimum Academic Requirements

For Male Applicants: A minimum GPA of 3.80/4.0, a GPA of 4.80/5.0, or a CWA of 78.

For Female Applicants: A minimum GPA of 3.75/4.0, a GPA of 4.75/5.0, or a CWA of 75.

Note: Valedictorians or Overall Best Graduating Students who apply must also meet these GPA or CWA thresholds.

Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee selection, as the process is highly competitive and based on overall merit.

Conditions for Maintaining the FLSP Scholarship

To maintain the FLSP scholarship, you must pass all papers on your first attempt and sit for the required number of ICAG papers in a single sitting:

Level 3: All 4 papers (unless you have fewer remaining)

Level 2: At least 4 papers (unless you have fewer remaining)

Level 1: All 4 papers (unless you have fewer remaining)

Scholars are also encouraged to score at least 60% in half of their papers, as this may be used to assess continued eligibility for higher levels.

Eligibility Criteria

This scholarship supports current undergraduate students under 27 who have achieved either a First Class Honours (but do not meet FLSP criteria) or a very strong Second Class Honours (Upper Division).

Exceptional graduates who narrowly miss the FLSP criteria may also be considered for this program.

Progression and Migration

If a TASP scholar completes their undergraduate program and their final academic results meet the FLSP criteria, they may be migrated to the 100% Future Leaders Scholarship for their remaining ICAG studies.

Due to the highly competitive nature of our scholarship programs and the rolling basis on which applications are reviewed, we strongly encourage all interested candidates to apply early to be considered.

1. Check Your Eligibility: Carefully review the criteria for the scholarship you wish to apply for.

2. Submit Your Application via Email: Send your application to scholarship@michaelsiawlarbi.com, clearly stating which scholarship you are applying for. If you were referred, include the full name of the person who referred you.

3. Attach All Required Documents:

For Current Students: An official university transcript (or one from your university’s online portal, endorsed by a faculty member) and a valid student ID.

For Graduates: An official university transcript and your final undergraduate degree certificate.

All Applicants: A National ID to confirm your age.

If Applicable: A letter of award for Valedictorian or Best Graduating Student status.

If you are hardworking, committed, and academically outstanding, we want to support your journey. Apply today. Let us invest in your ambition.