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 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:

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

2021 – 2022 Scholarship Schedule:

• 2021 – 2022 Application period opens September 14, 2020
• Application Deadline – Completed online by February 1, 2021

Source: https://www.acfe.com/scholarship.aspx