Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship 2026

The Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship is an international scholarship programme offered by the ACFE Foundation, the charitable arm of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners in the United States. It was established to support students who have an interest in fraud examination and related anti-fraud careers, while honoring the memory of ACFE members Larry Jennings and Tracy Ritchie.

The scholarship is generally aimed at students enrolled at an accredited college or university and pursuing studies relevant to fraud examination, such as accounting, business, finance, criminal justice, or similar fields linked to fraud prevention, detection, and investigation. It is commonly open to both undergraduate and graduate students, depending on the annual call.

Funding typically helps with tuition and academic expenses, but award values and the exact number of scholarships can vary by year. Because the programme is not tied to one specific university, recipients may study at eligible institutions in different countries, provided they meet the scholarship's academic and subject-area requirements.

Applicants are usually expected to demonstrate academic merit, interest in an anti-fraud career path, and enrollment in a relevant degree programme. The application process is generally completed through the ACFE Foundation or ACFE scholarship portal, where students submit supporting materials such as academic records and essays or recommendation materials as requested in the current cycle.

Students interested in this scholarship should review the latest official guidance carefully, as eligibility details, required documents, and deadlines may change from year to year.