Scholarships

The NCFIA
Francis "Lucky" Hanson Scholarship

The Northern California Fraud Investigators Association is a 600 member professional organization dedicated to improving the detection, deterrence and prevention of fraud and white collar crime. We are also committed to the education of the men and women who will be the fraud fighters of the future.

As an investment in the future, the NCFIA will award up to three Francis "Lucky" Hanson college scholarships in the amount of $2,500 each for the academic year. In order to be eligible, students must be registered as a full time student at a recognized college or university. There is currently no specific requirement as to the major or intended course of study, for applicants. This scholarship is open to relatives and friends of members of the NCFIA.

The deadline for the submission of the next scholarship application is May 1 annually. The committee will decide winners in the Summer. Scholarships will be announced at the quarterly meeting in September.

The committee will select recipients on the basis of overall academic achievement as demonstrated by official college or university transcripts, three (3) letters of recommendation (including at least one from a member of the Association), and an original essay (not to exceed 250 words) explaining why the applicant deserves the scholarship and how the awareness of fraud will affect his or her professional development.

Applications are accessible by clicking on the link below, or by mail. Completed applications or additional questions should be addressed to:

Francis "Lucky" Hanson Scholarship
Attn: Norm Parker
Allied Insurance
10824 Olson Dr. #C379
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

parkern2@nationwide.com
916.362.4028

Click here for a printable scholarship application form