Twelve of Scotland’s most promising accountancy students have been named recipients of the 2025 Charles Scott Prize by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS).
The prizes are awarded in recognition of outstanding academic achievement in accountancy at Scottish universities.
The prestigious award is presented annually to one student from each Scottish university offering accountancy programmes. The selection criteria vary by institution and are applied locally by academic departments, with each university identifying the student who has demonstrated exceptional academic performance and promise within their cohort.
The Charles Scott Prize forms part of ICAS’ broader commitment to championing the next generation of CAs, promoting high standards in accountancy education, and deepening collaboration with universities across the country.
The 2025 winners are:
- Szymon Iskierka, Abertay University
- Jennifer Whitehead, Edinburgh Napier University
- Millie Cooley, Glasgow Caledonian University
- Jason Howie, Heriot-Watt University
- Monica Gray, Robert Gordon University
- Zoe O’Meara, The University of Edinburgh
- Ella MacLean, University of Aberdeen
- Hannah Finlayson, University of Dundee
- Ethan McDonald, University of Glasgow
- Grace Sellick, University of Stirling
- Craig Differ, University of Strathclyde
- Aaron Sweeney, University of the West of Scotland
Picture: L-R: Jason Howie, Ethan McDonald, Zoe O’Meara, Ella MacLean, Millie Cooley, Hannah Finlayson, Aaron Sweeney, Craig Differ, Szymon Iskierka.
