Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 1 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: No
About
Awards scholarships to students pursuing careers in fraud examination, including those with a focus on computer forensics and cybersecurity. Honors individuals who lost their lives in the fight against fraud.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: any
- GPA: 3.0+
- Currently enrolled in an accredited 4-year institution
- Majoring in a field related to fraud examination, including computer forensics/cybersecurity
Required Materials
- Online application
- Academic transcripts
- Essay
- Recommendation letters
Timeline
Applications open in September and close in February. Winners notified in May.
Tips
Your essay should clearly connect your computer science/cybersecurity studies to the field of fraud examination and forensic analysis. Research the ACFE and its mission.