Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship 2026

The Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship, offered by the ACFE Foundation, provides financial support to students pursuing careers in fraud examination and anti-fraud professions. Scholarship recipients receive $2,000 to $10,000, paid directly to their university, along with one year of ACFE membership. Established in honor of Tracy Ritchie and Larry Jennings, this award recognizes academic excellence and dedication to fighting fraud.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: February 2, 2026
2. Study Level: Undergraduate
3. Value: $2,000 – $10,000 + 1-Year ACFE Membership
4. Sponsor: ACFE Foundation (USA)
5. Eligible Courses: Accounting, Business administration, Finance, Criminal justice
6. Eligible Countries: All Countries

Eligibility Criteria for Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship 2026

To qualify, applicants must meet the following requirements to be eligible:

1. Be enrolled through the 2026-2027 academic year in an accredited college or university.
2. Have a declared major or minor in accounting, business administration, finance, criminal justice or similiar fraud-related discipline.
3. Undergraduate students must be enrolled in 9 semester hours (or equivalent) per term and must be at least in the second half of their sophomore year when they apply.
4. Graduate students must be enrolled in 6 semester hours (or equivalent) per term.
5. Demonstrate a desire to pursue an anti-fraud career path.

The following individuals are not eligible to apply:

1. Past scholarship award recipients
2. High school students (including seniors)
3. Junior college or community college students
4. College or university students graduating in 2026 (students must be enrolled through 2027)
5. ACFE Chapter officers or directors

Benefits of Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship 2026

1. $10,000, $7,500, $5,000, or $2,000 tuition support
2. Paid directly to university
3. One-year ACFE Membership (networking + career opportunities)

How to Apply

1. Complete the online application on the ACFE Scholarship portal.
2. Upload official transcript(s).
3. Submit two recommendation letters from professors or professionals.
4. Ensure all documents are submitted before February 2, 2026.

For more information, visit the official ACFE Scholarship webpage

Application Deadline:

February 2, 2026

Application Link(s)

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