GACFE Scholarship Program

Organization
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners - Georgia Area Chapter
PO Box 79498
Atlanta, GA 30357-7498

Level of Study -
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Degree

Award Type -
Scholarship

Purpose
To provide continuing education in fraud detection, deterrence and prevention.
Focus -
Accounting.
Qualifications -
Applicants must be currently employed full time in the fraud examination and investigative fields (private or government sectors). Candidates must have two (2) or more years of experience in fraud investigations and or examination, as well as either be a current or new member of our Chapter.
Criteria
Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of (a) overall academic achievement demonstrated by notarized transcripts; (b) two letters of faculty recommendation, at least one of which must be from an instructor in the students' accounting, criminal justice, risk management or law degree program; and (c) an interest in fraud detection, deterrence, and prevention, demonstrated through courses of study or career goals.
Amount -
$500
$2,000
Award Duration -
Annual.
To Apply
Applicant must fill out the application via the link below and email your entire packet, application, and scanned documents (scanned documents are to comprise one PDF doc); attaching the following enclosures: Proof of GA State Residency; Proof that you are currently employed in the public or private sector for at least two years and that your job duties relate to fraud examination and investigations; Two letters of recommendation from your employer, one being from a supervisor or manager; Proof of military service; if applicable (DD-214 or other official document); Copy of College or University Degree Diploma; Resume or Curriculum Vitae; Complete a 300-500 word essay via the GACFE scholarship application explaining why you deserve the scholarship to enroll in the CFE Exam prep course and how becoming a CFE would enhance your career and your organization's fraud deterrence goals.
Deadline -
October 15.

Contact -
careeraffairs@gacfe.org.
For more information
http://gacfe.org