ELIGIBILITY:

Eligible students must submit a completed scholarship application by uploading their official transcript(s) and two letters of recommendation from either a professor or someone who knows them on a professional level. 
Interested students must demonstrate a desire to pursue a career in fraud examination or a 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 2026-2027 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. 

To APPLY, qualified applicants must:

Complete the Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship application

Upload official transcript(s) showing all completed college or university courses.

Have two recommendations from individuals who know you on a professional level (employers, colleagues, professors, etc.).

During the application process, you will provide information on your two recommenders. These individuals will receive a link to upload their professional recommendation forms on your behalf. We highly recommend that you seek recommendations from individuals familiar with your fraud-related education, activities, interests, goals, and career path, such as an employer or professor.
At least one recommendation is preferred (not required) to be from a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). Students are encouraged to meet with a Local ACFE Chapter to become acquainted with a CFE.

BENEFIT:

Total Amount Awarded: $85,000

Number of Awards: 23