Scholarships

Utah Chapter ACFE Scholarship Program

The ACFE Foundation provides annual student scholarships opportunities for students who have a declared major or minor in accounting, business administration, finance, cyber security, or criminal justice and demonstrate a desire to pursue a career in fraud examination or similar anti-fraud profession.

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History & Purpose

Our chapter has supported Utah-based colleges and universities for many years, helping and extending a hand to students pursuing a career in fraud prevention and detection. This includes offering trainings and conferences at no cost, providing full access to our chapter library and providing networking to potential employers. Our 500+ members span the entire state of Utah. To expand our reach to all members, we began offering online-based trainings in 2020. The revenues generated from online trainings fund the Utah Area Chapter CFE Scholarship Program.

Award amounts are $1000. Scholarships are awarded in U.S. dollars and include a Student-Associate membership to the Utah Area Chapter CFE.

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2023 Scholarship Schedule

• The 2023 Application period is NOW CLOSED.
• Application Deadline - Applications need to be completed online by June 16, 2023.
• Scholarship award recipients will be announced on June 28, 2023.
• Scholarship awards will be distributed to winners by July 12, 2023.
• Award recipients will be formally recognized during the chapter's training meeting on August 1, 2023.

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Eligibility Criteria

Scholarship applicants must currently be enrolled full-time and similarly enrolled during the 2023-2024 academic year at an accredited, Utah four-year college or university. Applicants must have a declared major or minor in accounting, business administration, finance, cybersecurity, or criminal justice, and demonstrate a desire to pursue a career in fraud examination or similar anti-fraud profession.

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‍Applicants must meet the following requirements in order to be eligible:

• Undergraduate students must be enrolled in 9 semester hours (or equivalent) per term and be at least in the second half of their sophomore year when they apply.
• Graduate students must be enrolled in 6 semester hours (or equivalent) per term.
• Be currently enrolled at an accredited, Utah based college or university or be a Utah-based resident enrolled in an online accredited college or university, with enrollment through the 2023-2024 academic year.
• Submit a Completed Utah Chapter ACFE Scholarship application.
• Two recommendation forms must be submitted on behalf of the applicant. At least one form is preferred to be from a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or a professor. Students are encouraged to attend monthly Utah Chapter ACFE training events to become acquainted with a CFE. Additional recommendation forms should be requested from an individual who may be familiar with your fraud-related education, interests, goals, and anti-fraud career path such as an employer or professor.

During the application process, you will provide information on two recommenders. These individuals will receive a link to upload their individual recommendation forms on your behalf.

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The following persons are not eligible to apply:

• Past scholarship award recipients
• High school students (including seniors)
• College or university students graduating in 2023 (students must be enrolled through 2024)
• ACFE Chapter directors or officers

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Selection and Non-discrimination Policy

Scholarships are awarded annually on the basis of:

• Completed scholarship application
• Recommendation Forms
• Fraud-related interests, activities, goals and desired career path.
• Overall academic achievement

The Utah Chapter ACFE does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability or sexual orientation in any of its programs or activities.

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‍Make a Donation Today
Please help to support the program by mailing your contribution payable to the Utah Chapter ACFE. Contributions and questions should be addressed to:

Utah Chapter ACFE

Attn: Scholarship Program Coordinator

837 E South Temple

Salt Lake City, UT 84102

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Email: Scholarships@Utah-ACFE.com