Internal Audit Academic Alliance Grant Program

Powered by the Internal Audit Foundation’s Academic Fund

The Internal Audit Foundation is pleased to administer the annual Academic Alliance grant program (formerly the IAEP Grant Program) for Internal Audit Academic Alliance institutions supported by contributions to the Internal Audit Foundation’s Academic Fund.

The Academic Fund supports initiatives that focus on establishing a foundation for today’s internal audit students to become leaders in the internal audit profession tomorrow.

The 2026 Academic Alliance Grant Program

Applications will open February 1, 2026 through April 15, 2026.

Academic Alliance Grant Program Overview

Academic Alliance Grant Program Criteria

Note:

Minor revisions have been made to reflect changes to the Internal Audit Academic Alliance.
Institutions with restricted funds will now receive designated funds within approximately 60 days of the Foundation processing the donation.
As of 2025, restricted funds no longer need to be requested via the Grant Program (previously Category 5).

2025-26 Academic Alliance Grant recipients

Congratulations to the 2025-26 Academic Alliance Grant recipients!

Bentley University, USA
Central Mindanao University, Philippines
Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
DePaul Universit,y, USA
East International University, Lebanon
Far Eastern University, Philippines
Kennesaw State University, USA
Louisiana State University, USA
Metropolitan State University of Denver, USA

Pittsburg State University, USA
Seattle University, USA
Slippery Rock University, USA
Texas A&M University, USA
The University of Lahore, Pakistan
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, USA
University of Finance and Economics, Mongolia
University of Missouri, USA
University of Pretoria, South Africa

Support the advancement of the internal audit profession

Academic Alliance grants are made possible by contributions to the Internal Audit Foundation’s Academic Fund.

We welcome contributions from individuals, chapters, affiliates, and organizations. Support the future of the internal audit profession today.

Internal Audit Foundation Scholarships & Grants

Aramco Internal Audit Dissertation Scholarship

Formerly, the Michael J. Barrett Doctoral Dissertation Grant, the award was established to encourage internal audit studies by doctoral candidates.

Larry B. Sawyer Student Scholarship

The Larry B. Sawyer Student Scholarship (formerly the Esther R. Sawyer Award) was established in 2000 by the Internal Audit Foundation Board of Trustees and funded through a generous contribution to the Foundation by the Sawyer family.

Investing in the Next Generation

Partnering with and supporting colleges, universities, and students worldwide to supply programs, grants, and scholarships is a top priority for the Internal Audit Foundation.

2026 Global Student Conference Travel Grant

The Internal Audit Foundation is proud to offer the Global Student Conference Travel Grant to support students and educators from around the world.

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