The AIA Educational & Benevolent Trust has two main purposes: provide funding to support educational development in the accountancy profession and to make a meaningful difference to AIA members who have fallen on tough times.
The Trust is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales, registration number 1118333.
The income for the Trust comes almost exclusively from donations from AIA members.
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The Trust is proud to champion academic excellence by recognising outstanding achievement in university accounting programmes. Each year, the Trust presents awards to top-performing students who demonstrate exceptional talent, dedication, and potential in their studies.
These awards not only celebrate academic success but also encourage the next generation of finance professionals to pursue excellence in their careers. By investing in emerging talent, the Trust reinforces its commitment to the future of the accounting profession.
Aimed at students who are committed to a career in accounting and finance, the AIA Educational & Benevolent Trust Scholarships are a life-changing opportunity to study for the AIA Professional Qualification with full funding towards tuition and exams fees.
Commonwealth Scholarships are available to fund Commonwealth citizens' study on the AIA Professional Qualification.
The AIA Educational & Benevolent Trust offers a range of academic research grants to support research, scholarship and professional development.
The grants available may change from time to time to reflect emerging priorities and areas of focus, so applicants are encouraged to review the current opportunities regularly.
These awards are designed to encourage high‑quality academic work that contributes to the advancement of knowledge and the public interest.
Please check the latest information on available grants and how to apply.
AIA is proud to sponsor The Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) as our chosen staff charity for 2023/24. GNAAS operate 365 day/24 hour emergency service across the Northern region of England, between two helicopters and two response vehicles. They rescue hundreds of severely injured or ill patients every year, costing an annual total of £8 million, each mission costing £4,478.
Previous nominations have included: The British Heart Foundation, Newcastle Food Bank, Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, Cancer Research, Water Aid and Bliss.
Fraud is an ever-evolving and increasing criminal threat to society. No organisation – charitable or otherwise – can make itself completely immune to fraud but it can take steps to minimise the risks. Association of International Accountants (AIA) is committed to doing precisely that, which is why we have signed the Fraud Pledge.
By taking the pledge we are showing that we work actively to prevent fraud, wherever it might occur in our organisation.