The Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program is a scholarship program that is awarded annually by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) Foundation. The program is named after two fraud examiners, Larry Jennings and Tracy Ritchie, who was killed while on the job. The scholarship program was established to honor their memories and support students pursuing careers in the field of fraud examination. The scholarship program is open to undergraduate and graduate students in a degree program related to fraud examination, including accounting, business administration, criminal justice, finance, and law. The program provides financial assistance of up to $10,000 to help cover tuition, books, and other educational expenses. To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and be enrolled full-time during the upcoming academic year. They must also submit an essay on a topic related to fraud examination and provide two letters of recommendation. The Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program is a highly competitive scholarship with many applicants worldwide. Since its inception in 2003, the program has awarded over $1.8 million in scholarships to more than 1,100 students. The scholarship provides financial assistance and helps students establish connections within the fraud examination community, which can be invaluable in their future careers.
