Middle Tennessee Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Scholarships:
The Middle Tennessee Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners awards scholarships to outstanding Middle Tennessee* students pursuing degrees in accounting/finance, criminal justice, information technology, or law-related majors. Students with other majors who are pursuing a career in fraud-fighting may also apply. The chapter will award the Donna Crutcher Memorial Scholarship to one high school student and one college student, and award additional scholarships to runners-up. The scholarships may range between $1,500 and $3,000.
Eligibility Requirements:
- **Students who will be graduating from high school in May/June 2026, or is currently enrolled, or will be attending a college or university
- Seeking a degree in accounting/finance, criminal justice, information technology, or a law-related major
- Minimum 3.0 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale).
To apply:
1. Complete the SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION.
2. Attach current high school or college transcript.
3. Attach one letter of recommendation from non-relatives.
4. Attach an original 250-500 word essay on how fraud awareness will affect your career development
5. Attach an original statement (no more than 250 words) describing why you deserve the scholarship.
6. The application and all attachments should be submitted together and RECEIVED no later than 5:00 PM Central Time on May 13, 2026.
7. Email completed application and attachments to:
Scholarship Committee
*Preference may be given to applicants who reside or plan to attend colleges or universities in Middle Tennessee to include the following counties: Bedford, Cannon, Cheatham, Clay, Coffee, Davidson, DeKalb, Dickson, Fentress, Franklin, Giles, Grundy, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Jackson, Lawrence, Lewis, Lincoln, Macon, Marshall, Maury, Montgomery, Moore, Overton, Perry, Pickett, Putnam, Robertson, Rutherford, Sequatchie, Smith, Stewart, Sumner, Trousdale, Van Buren, Warren, Wayne, White, Williamson and Wilson. However, students who also reside in other parts of Tennessee, Southern Kentucky, Northern Alabama (near the Middle Tennessee area) or are attending colleges or universities in Middle Tennessee are also encouraged to apply.
** Special consideration will be given to Middle Tennessee Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners members and their families.
Confirmation of enrollment in a college or university will be required prior to payment of funds.
Global Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Scholarships:
The ACFE Foundation has announced 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.
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.
Additional inquiries can be emailed to Scholarships@ACFE.com.