Submission Deadline

Jul 01, 2025

Welcome to the Scholarship Application Portal

In partnership with the Continuing Scholars Endowment, Rice University is pleased to offer three partial scholarships to qualified women pursuing CFP® certification through Rice Continuing Studies' CFP® Certification Education Program.  

Candidates must submit three short essay responses as part of the application process.

For 50 years, the CFP® certification has been the standard of excellence in personal financial planning. Our education program covers the core curriculum required by the CFP® Board, including a financial plan development (capstone) course, to sit for the CFP® certification exam.

Start your application process by clicking the 'Apply Now' button below.

  • Application Deadline: July 1, 2025
  • Notification of Scholarship Status: July 18, 2025
  • Scholarship Offer Acceptance Deadline: July 21, 2025
  • Enrollment Deadline: July 25, 2025
    *Awardees must enroll in the Rice University CFP® Certification Education Program by the above deadline to secure their scholarship award.

To learn more about Rice Continuing Studies' CFP® Certification Education Program, visit: https://glasscockcatalog.rice.edu/specialtyprogram/landingPage.do?method=load&specialtyProgramId=1714924

To become a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, the CFP® Board requires fulfillment of four initial certification requirements. Learn more here: CFP® Certification Process.

For questions, please contact the Professional & Corporate Programs Team at riceprofdev@rice.edu or call (713) 348-6167.