Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship: Advancing Anti-Fraud Education

The Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship provides an opportunity for students to advance their education and anti-fraud career paths. It supports their anti-fraud interests by providing a full year of ACFE membership.

Honoring Exemplary ACFE Members

In 1998, the program was renamed the Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship in honor of ACFE members Larry Jennings, CFE, and Tracy Ritchie, CFE. Both men were among five people fatally wounded during terrorist attacks in Karachi, Pakistan, on November 14, 1997. "Both men exemplified the true spirit of our organization with their devotion to detecting, investigating and deterring fraud and white-collar crime," said Dr. Joseph T. Wells, CFE, CPA, Chairman and founder of the ACFE.

Scholarship Overview

The scholarship program was established in 1992 to provide opportunities for students who had demonstrated achievement in fraud-related studies. The Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship provides an opportunity for students to advance their education and anti-fraud career paths.

Scholarship Type

Merit and need based

Number of scholarships to award

Multiple

Scholarship coverage

Tuition fee reduction

Eligibility Criteria

Interested students must demonstrate a desire to pursue a career in fraud examination or similar anti-fraud profession. They must have a declared major or minor in accounting, business administration, finance, criminal justice or similar fraud-related discipline. College or university students graduating in 2026 (must be enrolled through 2027). Students must be currently enrolled 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 must be a junior, senior, or at least in the second half of their sophomore year when applying. Graduate students must be enrolled in 6 semester hours (or equivalent) per term. Applicants must submit two recommendations from individuals who know the applicant on a professional level (employers, colleagues, professors, etc.). ACFE chapter directors or officers.

Evaluation Factors

Fraud-related interests, activities, goals and desired career path. Overall academic achievement demonstrated by transcripts.

Award Details

Award amounts are $10,000, $7,500, $5,000 and $2,000 and are paid directly to the recipient’s university or college.

Application Process

The scholarship application period for the 2025-2026 academic year is closed.

Read also: Creating a Scholarship Fund

Key Dates

Awards Distributed - May 7, 2026

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