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ACFE FOUNDATION RITCHIE-JENNINGS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

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Application Deadline: February 1, 2027

LOCATION: USA

The Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship provides an opportunity for students to advance their education and anti-fraud career paths. Additionally, it supports their anti-fraud interests by providing a full year of ACFE membership. The ACFE Foundation does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, or sexual orientation in any of its programs or activities.

ELIGIBILITY:

Eligible students must submit a completed scholarship application, official transcript(s), and two letters of recommendation from either a professor or someone who knows them on a professional level.

Requirements:

Interested students must demonstrate a desire to pursue a career in fraud examination or similar anti-fraud profession and:

Have a declared major or minor in accounting, business administration, finance, criminal justice or similar fraud-related discipline. 

Be currently enrolled at an accredited, four-year college or university and be enrolled through the 2027-2028 academic year.

Junior college students in their second year or that have completed their associate degree are eligible to apply, but do need to be enrolled at an accredited, four-year university.

Undergraduates must be enrolled in 9 semester hours (or equivalent) per term.

Graduates must be enrolled in 6 semester hours (or equivalent) per term.

The scholarship application period for the 2027-2028 academic year is open. The 2027-2028 schedule is listed below:

Application Period Opens – September 1, 2026

Application Deadline – February 1, 2027

Recipients Announced – May 2027

Awards Distributed – May 2027

Eligible students can access and complete the online application here for the 2027-2028 Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship.

Scholarships are awarded annually based on:

A completed application.

Fraud-related interests, activities, goals and desired career path.

Overall academic achievement demonstrated by transcripts.

Recommendation forms.

BENEFIT:

Award amounts are $10,000, $7,500, $5,000, and $2,000 and are paid directly to the recipient’s university or college.

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UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA INTERNATIONAL EXCELLENCE ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP

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Application Deadline: December 1, 2026

LOCATION: Canada

The International Excellence Entrance Scholarship program highlights exceptional international high school graduates who combine outstanding leadership potential with academic giftedness. Each year, one award valued at $25,000 and two awards valued at $10,000 will be given out to three exceptional international high school graduates who demonstrate outstanding leadership potential and academic giftedness. The application for the 2027/28 International Excellence Entrance Scholarship is now open!

ELIGIBILITY:

One University of Manitoba International Excellence Entrance Scholarship will be offered to students who:

are international.

are enrolled full-time (minimum 80% course load) in the first year of study in University 1 or any faculty, college or school at the University of Manitoba with a direct entry option.

Have achieved a minimum admission average of 90% across five of the following senior level high school courses: Math, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Sciences, English, First Language Literature, Geography, History, Music and Visual Arts.

Have demonstrated strong leadership qualities and sustained, meaningful community involvement.

Have completed a University of Manitoba application for admission by December 1st, including payment of application fee.

Two University of Manitoba International Excellence Entrance Scholarships will be offered to international undergraduate students who:

Have achieved the minimum admission requirements for University 1 or any faculty, college or school at the University of Manitoba with a direct entry option.

Have demonstrated strong leadership qualities and sustained, meaningful community involvement.

Have completed a University of Manitoba application for admission by December 1st, including payment of application fee.

Short-listed applicants will be ranked in a level of first, second and third place based on the results from the award application and the admissions application.

Applicants:

Ensure you provide ample time for the recommender you choose to provide feedback by the application deadline. Regardless of when you send the recommender a request, all portions of the application are due on December 1.

We require one letter of recommendation from your recommender (reference) who is either a current teacher or principal (translated into English if required).

Choose a recommender that will be able to provide enough information about you for the selection committee review.

Recommenders:

Please ensure you are able to submit your recommendation of the applicant by December 1.

Please include as much information as you can that showcases your experience with the applicant.

If you are not able to fulfill a recommender request from the applicant, please advise the applicant with ample time to find another recommender.

BENEFIT:

One University of Manitoba International Excellence Entrance Scholarship valued at $25,000

Two University of Manitoba International Excellence Entrance Scholarships valued at $10,000 each

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