SAMPLE CFA ACCESS SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY

Three years of stock trading, Podium in the National Valuation College Challenge and a Financial Literacy
Instagram channel is how I will describe my Finance journey till now. I am a 21 year college student from
Mumbai who is extremely passionate towards making a career in Investment Banking.

I have pursued multiple certifications in Financial Modelling, Python and Fundamental Analysis to upskill
myself. I have done 2 Internships with various brokerage firms to gain practical knowledge and earn
something to support my family. I also freelance to create models and python programs from various
people via fiverr. I have studied in a Non-English medium school but have fought all odds to master English
as I feel it's required to become a successful Global Finance Professional.

I believe that the CFA Charter is the best way to achieve my life goals. I dream to work in an MNC and later
open a Discounted Finance School in my hometown to help rural India learn Financial Literacy. I want to
work around the globe to learn more about international Finance Structures and what better way to
embark on this journey than a charter that is accepted in over 150 nations.

Unfortunately, due to the financial situation at my home and my fathers health it is extremely tough for
me to afford the CFA Institute Fees. I sincerely hope you would grant me the scholarship and see me
become an ethical and a brilliant Finance Professional.

PLEASE NOTE – THIS ESSAY IS ONLY FOR REFERENCE PURPOSE. KINDLY ENSURE YOU DO NOT LIE AT ALL
WHILE DRAFTING YOUR ESSAY. STATE THE FACTS AND IF YOU DESERVE THE SCHOLARSHIP, IN MY
EXPERIENCE YOU WILL RECEIVE IT.