Toronto, ON: The ACFE Foundation would like to announce that the 2026-2027 Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship application period is open. Through this scholarship program, the ACFE Foundation works to encourage university students to pursue anti-fraud career paths. Please help spread the word to qualified individuals.

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 at an accredited 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. Graduates must be enrolled in 6 semester hours (or equivalent) per term. Multiple awards are available at the $10,000, $7,500, $5,000 and $2,000 levels.

Visit ACFE.com/Scholarship for full eligibility criteria and to access the online application. Applications must be submitted by February 2, 2026. However, we recommend applicants start early to have time to request/upload official transcripts, and to find a professor or employer to complete their professional recommendations.

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