Eligibility Criteria:

1. Eligibility Requirements 

Applicants must: 

• Be currently enrolled (undergraduate or graduate) in a forensic accounting, fraud examination, business forensics, accounting, cybersecurity, or related program 

• Be in good academic standing (recommended minimum GPA: 3.0 or higher) 

• Demonstrate a serious interest in fraud examination or financial crime prevention 

• Be able to attend the full conference (or all required days) 

2. Application Materials 

Applicants must submit the following: 

A. Application Form (fill out on registration form for this event)

• Full name, major, academic year 

• Name of university 

• Student’s email address 

• Student’s phone number 

B. Statement of Interest (500–750 words) (send email to BMAL1@centralohiocfe.com)

The statement should address: 

• Why the student is interested in fraud examination 

• How attending the conference will: 

• Enhance academic and career goals 

• Contribute to professional development 

• How the student plans to apply conference knowledge in coursework, internships, or career activities 

• Any prior involvement in fraud-related coursework, research, or organizations (e.g., ACFE, accounting clubs, cyber clubs) 

3. Faculty Recommendation (send email to BMAL1@centralohiocfe.com)

• One recommendation from a faculty member or program chair 

• Should address: 

• Academic performance 

• Professional maturity 

• Commitment to fraud-related studies 

4. Professional Engagement Commitment 

Recipients must agree to: 

• Attend all required conference sessions 

• Conduct themselves in a professional manner 

• Actively participate in sessions, networking events, and student programs 

 

5. Post-Conference Deliverables (Required)Within 30 days of conference completion, recipients must submit: (send email to BMAL1@centralohiocfe.com)

• A 2–3 page reflection paper summarizing key learning outcomes OR 

• A brief presentation to classmates, student organizations, or faculty 

• If the second option is chosen, recipient must provide an outling of the presentation to the contact at Central Ohio Chapter of ACFE 

6. What is covered by the scholarship: 

• Registration fee 

• Lunch for the two days of the event 

Recipient is responsible for travel and lodging, if required. 

7. Selection Criteria 

Applications will be evaluated based on: 

• Strength and clarity of the statement of interest 

• Demonstrated commitment to fraud studies 

• Academic performance 

• Professional potential and engagement 

• Completeness and quality of application materials