ACFE Ritchie Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program 2026

ACFE Ritchie Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program 2026

The ACFE Ritchie Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program 2026 provides partial funding awards ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 for students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or Criminal Justice. The scholarship is open to all nationalities and requires applicants to be enrolled at an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be classified as sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate students and intend to pursue a career in an anti-fraud profession. A major or minor in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or Criminal Justice is required.

• Be enrolled as a student at an accredited institution.
• Be classified as one of the following: Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Graduate student (Master’s level).
• Have a major or minor in one of the following fields: Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Criminal Justice.
• Intend to pursue a career in an anti-fraud profession.
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Scholarship Value and Awards

The program offers one award of $10,000, two awards of $5,000, four awards of $2,500, and 23 awards of $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the student’s university as a one-time scholarship.

Application Process

Complete the online application via the official ACFE scholarship portal. The deadline for submitting your application is February 2, 2026. Apply here.