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Danny Case CFE Prep Scholarship
Long-time chapter and chapter board member, who has provided many years of significant contributions to advancing the anti-fraud training of anti-fraud professionals within Central Ohio and beyond.


 Apply for the Danny Case CFE Scholarship Here! View the Scholarship Requirements Here!

Shannon Hiott CFE Prep Scholarship
A 29-year-old Fraud Investigator, based in Central Ohio, was a dedicated member of the ACFE and worked at Nationwide Financial. With a strong desire to combat fraud, she actively sought opportunities to educate herself by collaborating with various anti-fraud teams and absorbing all the educational resources provided by Nationwide. Over time, Shannon leveraged her knowledge to become an expert in anti-fraud operations. Recognizing the competitiveness of investigative roles, she took it upon herself to study and earn her CFE in 2021. Finally, in August 2023, Shannon fulfilled her career aspirations and became a Fraud Investigator at Nationwide Financial. Shannon’s determination and strong work ethic served as an inspiration to many. Despite her short time on the team, her passion and ambition matched that of her senior colleagues. Thanks to her background and education, Shannon was able to learn quickly and make valuable contributions. Sadly, Shannon’s life came to a tragic end later in August 2023. However, her legacy as a passionate fraud fighter will continue to live on.


 Apply for the Shannon Hiott CFE Scholarship Here! View the Scholarship Requirements Here!

Eligibility Criteria:

All requirements must be met in order for the candidate to be considered for the scholarship.

  • Candidate is a Central Ohio Chapter member or Central Ohio Chapter Student Sub-Division member as of the time of application and is in good standing with the ACFE as an Associate member (paid ACFE global annual dues).
  • Candidate must have a four-year college degree, be within 6 months of graduating with a four-year college degree, be a graduate student, or have comparable professional experience in order to be eligible for the scholarship. Please note, a four-year college degree or comparable professional experience is required to sit for the exam, as noted by the ACFE global requirements.
  • Candidate must sign the Danny Case & Shannon Hiott CFE Prep Scholarship Agreement* whereby they will agree that, upon passing the CFE exam, the person shall serve either in an elected position for the Central Ohio Chapter’s board of directors or as a committee volunteer for a term of no less than two years and within the first three years after passing the exam.
  • The Central Ohio Chapter will provide computerized study materials to the candidate.
  • When the recipient notifies the Central Ohio Chapter that she/he is ready to take the exam, the Central Ohio Chapter will remit payment to ACFE global for the exam (one time). Any additional times the CFE exam is taken will be at the cost of the recipient.
  • The candidate will have up to one year after prep course activation to take and pass the CFE exam. Failure to do so will require the recipient to reimburse the Central Ohio Chapter $250.00 (cost of the study materials is $945.00).

  • The candidate will be required to provide the following:
    • Proof of four-year degree, proof of approval to graduate within six months, or proof from employer stating candidate’s years of professional experience in fraud related profession.
    • Letter from employer stating candidate’s years of professional experience in fraud related profession.
    • No more than a one-page explanation of why they should be awarded the Danny Case or Shannon Hiott CFE Prep Scholarship

Central Ohio Chapter of ACFE PO Box 1901 Columbus, OH 43216
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