The Institute of Internal Auditors and AuditBoard announced the expansion of their Elevate Internal Audit Scholarship Program to provide scholarships for internal auditors interested in attaining Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) status. This program expansion empowers qualified individuals to receive the training and testing necessary to achieve the CIA, the only internationally recognized certification for internal auditing.
The Elevate program was launched by AuditBoard and The IIA in 2020 to provide scholarships to internal auditors who had been affected by layoffs and other financial hardship due to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and has extended aid for continuing education to over 200 internal auditors. With the economic recovery well underway, the program will now expand to support the continuing education and career development of internal auditors by also providing merit-based scholarships to cover the cost of training and certification for all three parts of the CIA exam.
“The pandemic may be fading in North America, but the need for vigilance is not. In today’s world of complex and rapidly evolving risk, it’s more important than ever for internal auditors to gain the skills to protect and drive value for their organizations,” said Scott Arnold, President and CEO of AuditBoard. “We’re proud to support the internal audit community by partnering with The IIA to provide access to CIA training and exams for those seeking to lead the industry through this historic inflection point.”
“To keep pace in this ever-evolving world, internal auditors must constantly acquire new knowledge and skills. The Elevate scholarship is intended to help those impacted by the pandemic increase their competencies and career options through IIA training programs and certifications, particularly the CIA, that will position them as vital to organizational success,” said IIA President and CEO Anthony J. Pugliese.
The application deadline for the first round of merit based Elevate Internal Audit Scholarships is July 31, 2021. Internal auditors from the United States and Canada interested in completing the CIA study program and examinations within a one-year window are encouraged to apply. Up to 15 scholarships will be awarded twice a year, with the inaugural set of winners to be announced in September 2021. Each scholarship is valued at more than $2,000.
To learn more or to apply for an available scholarship, please visit Auditboard.com/Elevate. 