ACFE Scholarship

 1/22/2026

Dear Dr. Elam, The ACFE Foundation would like to remind you that the 2026-2027 Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship application period is open. We encourage eligible students to submit an online application by the February 2, 2026 deadline.

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To be eligible, students must have a declared major or minor in accounting, business administration, finance, criminal justice, or similar fraud-related discipline. Students must also be currently enrolled or admitted at an accredited, four-year college or university and be enrolled through the 2026-2027 academic year. Undergraduates must be enrolled in 9 semester hours (or equivalent) per term and graduates must be enrolled in 6 semester hours (or equivalent) per term. 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. Multiple awards are available at the $10,000, $7,500, $5,000 and $2,000 levels. Visit ACFE.com/Scholarship for full eligibility criteria or click the button below to access the online application.

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We recommend applicants start early to have time to request/upload official transcripts, and to find a professor or employer to complete their two professional recommendations. Additional inquiries can be emailed to Scholarships@ACFE.com.