Last date
02/02/2026
Reward
839,500
Qualification
Other
Post
Under Graduate
General information
Scholarship name
RITCHIE JENNINGS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The scholarship program was established in 1992 to provide opportunities for students who had demonstrated achievement in fraud-related studies. In 1998, the program was renamed the Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship in honor of ACFE members Larry Jennings, CFE, and Tracy Ritchie, CFE. Both men were among five people fatally wounded during terrorist attacks in Karachi, Pakistan, on November 14, 1997. "Both men exemplified the true spirit of our organization with their devotion to detecting, investigating and deterring fraud and white-collar crime," said Dr. Joseph T. Wells, CFE, CPA, Chairman and founder of the ACFE. Highlights:
- Region
- International Region : USA
- Scholarship type
- Private
- Fields
- Other
- For
- Under Graduate
Key dates
Last date to apply: 02/02/2026 The last date to apply for this scholarship is February 02, 2026.
Eligibility
Eligibility 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. Undergraduates must be enrolled in 9 semester hours (or equivalent) per term and must be a junior, senior, or at least in the second half of their sophomore year when applying. Graduates must be enrolled in 6 semester hours (or equivalent) per term. Non-eligibility Past scholarship award recipients. High school, junior college or community college students. Undergraduates not in the second half of their sophomore year. College or university students. ACFE chapter directors or officers.
Award & availability
Stated amount: 839,500 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. Award amounts are $10,000 or 8,39,526.00 Indian Rupee, $7,500 or 6,29,644.50 Indian Rupee, $5,000 or 4,19,763.00 Indian Rupee and $2,000 or 1,67,905.20 Indian Rupee and are paid directly to the recipient’s university or college. Scholarship to 30 universities in the USA.
Application
No Application Fee is required. Applicants who are interested in the Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship can apply for a scholarship online on the ACFE website. Step I: Applicants are required to create an account at the scholarship portal: The application is divided into 8 categories:
- Applicant General Information
- College or University Information
- Academic Information (Applicant’s current study structure)
- Official Transcripts (All official transcripts of institutions/colleges previously attended)
- Essay Instructions (Sections of essays demanded, entailing the applicant’s history and future anticipations)
- Recommendation Request
- ACFE Foundation Affiliation (Information about the applicant’s association with the ACFE Foundation.)
- Certification (Electronic Signature) Step II: Provide Official transcripts, that prove the complete history of education and institutions attended by the applicant. Step III: Provide two letters of recommendation, one preferably from a Certified Fraud Examiner. Step IV: Fill out the application form with the necessary details and submit the same.
Selection process
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. 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.
Contact
For further queries about the Ritchie Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program, you may contact: Scholarship Program Coordinator Global Headquarters - The Gregor Building 716 West Avenue Austin, TX 78701 USA (800) 245-3321 (U.S. & Canada only) Phone: +1 (512) 478-9000 Fax: +1 (512) 478-9297 Email: Scholarships@ACFE.com Apply Now https://www.acfe.com/scholarship.aspx