Program will award $5,000 scholarships to Business, Economics and STEM students in the United States and United Kingdom

BOSTON, MA (March 20, 2026) – Global consulting firm Charles River Associates (CRA) this week announced the opening of applications for the fourth year of the CRA All-Access Scholarship, a talent development program that supports students pursuing degrees in Business, Economics or STEM.

Originally launched in the United States in 2023 as part of CRA’s All-Access Initiative, the scholarship expanded in 2024 to include students in the United Kingdom, broadening access to students pursuing careers in business, economics and STEM disciplines. To date, CRA has awarded $180,000 in scholarships to thirty-six total recipients.

To be eligible, applicants must be full-time students enrolled at an accredited university who are completing their sophomore year in the United States or penultimate year in the United Kingdom. Applicants must be majoring in Business, Economics or a STEM field and maintain a minimum GPA equivalent of 3.5 (U.S.) or 2:1 (U.K.). Ideal candidates demonstrate strong academic excellence, leadership, community service and financial need.

“CRA created the All-Access Scholarship to help expand educational opportunity for students pursuing careers in Business, Economics or STEM. We are proud to support talented individuals who have demonstrated academic achievement, leadership, and a commitment to their communities,” said Raquel Tamez, Chief Inclusion & Engagement Officer, CRA. “As the program continues to grow in both the United States and the United Kingdom, we look forward to continuing to invest in students whose ideas and ambition will shape the future of these fields.”

Applications for the 2026–2027 CRA All-Access Scholarship are open now and will be accepted through April 27, 2026. Students can learn more about eligibility requirements and apply at crai.com/cra-all-access-scholarship.

For program administration and applicant support, CRA partners with International Scholarship and Tuition Services Inc., an independent company that specializes in managing sponsored educational assistance programs.

About Charles River Associates (CRA)

Charles River Associates® is a leading global consulting firm specializing in economic, financial, and management consulting services. CRA advises clients on economic and financial matters pertaining to litigation and regulatory proceedings, and guides corporations through critical business strategy and performance-related issues. Since 1965, clients have engaged CRA for its unique combination of functional expertise and industry knowledge, and for its objective solutions to complex problems. Headquartered in Boston, CRA has offices throughout the world. Detailed information about Charles River Associates, a registered trade name of CRA International, Inc., is available at www.crai.com. Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

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