Partial Scholarships for students Willing to Pursue their Studies in Fraud Examination 2020

Through the Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship, the ACFE Foundation supports the education of students who have an interest in pursuing a career in fraud examination. The scholarship provides an opportunity for students to advance their education and anti-fraud career paths. Many of these outstanding and deserving students go on to become Certified Fraud Examiners.

Scholarship Amount:

The Ritchie-Jennings Memorial scholarship award amounts are $10,000, $5,000, $2,500, and $1,000. Scholarships are awarded in U.S. dollars and include a one-year ACFE Student Associate membership. Awards will be paid directly to the award recipient’s university.

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must have a declared major or minor in accounting, business administration, finance, criminal justice and demonstrate a desire to pursue a career in fraud examination or similar anti-fraud profession. The institution must be an accredited, four-year college or university. Scholarship applicants must be currently enrolled full-time and enrolled through the 2021 academic year.

The following persons are not eligible to apply:

• Past scholarship award recipients
• High school students (including seniors)
• Junior college or community college students
• College or university students graduating in 2020 (students must be enrolled through 2021)
• ACFE Chapter officers or directors.

Scholarship Requirements:

Applicants must meet the following requirements in order to be eligible:

• Undergraduates must be enrolled 9 semester hours (or equivalent) per term
• Graduates must be enrolled 6 semester hours (or equivalent) per term
• Complete the Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship application online
• Be currently enrolled at an accredited, four-year college or university with enrollment through the 2021 academic year
• Upload Official Transcript(s) showing all completed college or university courses
• Two recommendation forms must be submitted on behalf of the applicant.

Note: Recommendation forms should be requested from an individual who may be familiar with the applicant's fraud-related education, activities, interests, goals, and anti-fraud career paths such as an employer or professor. At least one recommendation form is preferred to be from a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or professor. Students are encouraged to meet with a Local ACFE chapter to become acquainted with a CFE. During the application process, the applicant will provide information on two recommenders. These individuals will receive a link to upload their individual recommendation forms on the applicant's behalf.

Selection Criteria:

Scholarships are awarded annually on the basis of:

• Completed scholarship application
• Recommendation Forms
• Fraud-related interests, activities, goals and desired career path.
• Overall academic achievement demonstrated by transcripts.

About ACFE Foundation:

The mission of the ACFE Foundation is to increase the body of anti-fraud knowledge and support future anti-fraud professionals worldwide through the funding of scholarships, endowments, research, and other educational projects. The ACFE Foundation works to encourage students to pursue careers in fraud examination and provide resources for research on the detection and deterrence of fraud.

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