Answer some open-ended questions to apply.

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How do I increase my chances of getting a scholarship? 

How should I prioritize which scholarships to apply to? 

Can I use the same essay for multiple scholarship applications?

Sieben Edmunds Miller Criminal Justice Scholarship

The Sieben Edmunds Miller Criminal Justice Scholarship offers $1,000 for students pursuing criminal justice careers. Apply online.

Essay

You’ll need someone who knows you to write about the great 

Recommendation letter

You’ll need a copy of your grades and courses taken.

Transcripts

How do I know if I meet the requirements for a scholarship?

Wisconsin Professional Police Association Scholarship

The Wisconsin Professional Police Association offers a $500 scholarship for residents pursuing degrees in police science or criminal justice.

Hamilton Community Foundation Scholarships (OH)

Hamilton Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students in Ohio based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!

You’ll fill out a special form to apply (usually a PDF).

Application form

NCSA Annual Scholarship

NCSA Annual Scholarship offers $2,000 for NC students in criminal justice or dependents of law enforcement pursuing careers in law enforcement.

You’ll need to submit a headshot as part of your application.

Photo / headshot

David M. Cline Scholarship

The David M. Cline Scholarship awards $2,000 to SC high school seniors pursuing law enforcement or forensic majors. Essay required.

Increase your chances by having someone who knows you write about the great person you are.

Optional Recommendation

Can I use the same letter of recommendation for multiple scholarship applications?     

Who should I ask for a letter of recommendation? 

The Officer Collin Rose Memorial Foundation Scholarship

The Officer Collin Rose Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 for Michigan residents pursuing careers in justice and emergency services.

What's the difference between an official and unofficial transcript? 

Thomas J. Krajci Memorial Scholarship

The Thomas J. Krajci Memorial Scholarship offers $500 to NY high school seniors pursuing Criminal Justice or Labor Relations.

What is a letter of recommendation?

What if I don't hear back from a scholarship?

WIFLE Scholarship Program

WIFLE Scholarship offers $1,500 for Criminal Justice students with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with an essay, transcripts, and a recommendation.

The Game Changers Scholarship 

The Game Changers Scholarship awards $2,000 to multicultural women for business, sciences, or liberal arts degrees. Minimum GPA: 3.0.

Volunteering or being active in your community is a must for this scholarship.

Community Service

What is financial need and how do I know if I have it? 

How do I submit a transcript for a scholarship application? 

Thurgood Marshall Scholarship

Annual Thurgood Marshall Scholarship offers $2,000 for Criminal Justice students with financial need and community service.

Check the website for additional requirements.

Other

The Voyager Scholarship

The Voyager Scholarship offers up to $50,000 for junior students committed to public service. Open to U.S. citizens and DACA students.

Is there a minimum GPA required to qualify for this program? 

The Brian Terry Foundation Scholarship

The Brian Terry Foundation Scholarship supports criminal justice students with a $250+ award. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

Research in the field is needed for this scholarship.

Research summary / thesis

When do I apply for college scholarships?

Miki Vohryzek-Bolden Student Paper Competition

The Miki Vohryzek-Bolden Student Paper Competition invites students to submit criminology-related articles for a chance to win $250.

Commander Newell S. Rand Jr. Scholarship

The Commander Newell S. Rand Jr. Scholarship offers $1,000 to full-time students with a 2.8 GPA in specific fields. Apply now!

Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship

The Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship offers up to $10,000 for undergraduates pursuing careers in fraud examination.

Gene Carte Student Paper Competition

Criminology students can enter the Gene Carte Paper Competition for a chance to win up to $500. Submit papers up to 8,000 words.

How do I get my official high school transcript?

Vermont DAR Good Citizenship Scholarship

Vermont DAR Good Citizenship Scholarship offers $1,000 for high school seniors pursuing social sciences degrees. Apply with FAFSA, essay, and recommendations.

Victoria Ovis Memorial Scholarship

The Victoria Ovis Memorial Scholarship offers $2,000 to children of fallen or disabled law enforcement officers in New York.

Criminal Justice Scholarship

The Criminal Justice Scholarship awards $1,000 to five Michigan seniors pursuing Criminal Justice. Join the Michigan Sheriffs’ Association to apply.

Special Agent Patrick Flickinger Memorial Scholarship

The Patrick Flickinger Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 for criminal justice students with a 3.0 GPA. Apply now!

IALEIA Education Scholarship

IALEIA Education Scholarship offers $1,500 to members and their families enrolled in accredited institutions. Apply with a 1,500-2,000 word essay.

How do I create a resume? 

Pi Gamma Mu Scholarship

The Pi Gamma Mu Scholarship offers $2,500 for graduate students in social sciences. Requires an essay and three recommendations.

You’ll need an overview of your experiences and accomplishments. 

Resume

Vietnamese American Bar Association of Northern California Scholarship

The Vietnamese American Bar Association offers a $2,000 scholarship for law students committed to serving the Vietnamese-American community.

Nebraska Paralegal Association Student Scholarships

Nebraska Paralegal Association offers $500 scholarships for paralegal students in accredited Nebraska programs. Essay and recommendation required.

The Wisconsin Professional Police Association offers a $250 scholarship for residents pursuing degrees in police science or criminal justice.

HomeLight Scholarship

The HomeLight Scholarship offers $1,000 for U.S. students interested in housing design, construction, or market studies. Apply now!

What is a scholarship portal?

Sgt. Earl Murray Memorial Annual Scholarship

The Sgt. Earl Murray Memorial Scholarship offers $250+ to Dare County students in Criminal Justice at College of The Albemarle.

Bennie Vance Halstead Endowed Scholarship

The Bennie Vance Halstead Endowed Scholarship offers $250+ for College of The Albemarle students in BLET from select counties.