As the name suggests, the Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship was started by two CFE -Tracy Ritchie and Larry Jennings. This scholarship programme is sponsored by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. The ACFE Foundation supports the education of students who have an interest in pursuing a career in fraud examination Many of these outstanding and deserving students go on to become Certified Fraud Examiners. In order to be eligible for the Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship, students need to enrolled in the following fields - 

• Criminal Justice
• Accounting Majors
• Business Administration
• Finance

Winners of the scholarship will also receive a one-year ACFE Student Associate membership.

Shortlisting Process

The selection of scholars for the Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship involves a multi-stage process. The scholars will be selected after a thorough assessment of merit of all the applicants. The selection process includes:

• Telephonic interviews for further shortlisting of candidates.

Terms and Conditions

The continuation of the scholarship depends on the good academic performance of the scholars in the examinations conducted by their respective universities.

Renewal cases of stipend holders who are not promoted to the next year will not be considered for further renewal.

• Scholarship applicants must currently be enrolled full-time and similarly enrolled during the 2022-2023 academic year at an accredited, four-year college or university. Applicants must have a declared major or minor in accounting, business administration, finance or criminal justice and demonstrate a desire to pursue a career in fraud examination or similar anti-fraud profession.

   

  Applicants must meet the following requirements in order to be eligible:

  Undergraduate students must be enrolled in 9 semester hours (or equivalent) per term and be at least in the second half of their sophomore year when they apply

  Graduate students must be enrolled in 6 semester hours (or equivalent) per term

  Be currently enrolled at an accredited, four-year college or university with enrollment through the 2022-2023 academic year

  Submit a Completed Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship application

  Provide Official Transcript(s) showing all completed college or university courses

  Two recommendation forms must be submitted on behalf of the applicant*

   

   

• LORs- 
  • Two letters of recommendation must be submitted on behalf of the applicant
  • At least one form is preferred to be from a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or a professor
  • Students are encouraged to meet with a Local ACFE Chapter to become acquainted with a CFE
  • Additional recommendation forms should be requested from an individual who may be familiar with your fraud-related education, interests, goals, and anti-fraud career paths such as an employer or professor
• Transcripts- Upload Official Transcripts showing all completed college or university courses