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  • ACJA/Lambda Alpha Epsilon Scholarship
    $200-$800
    January 31
    Sponsor: American Criminal Justice Association

    Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students who are studying criminal justice. Students must be ACJA/LAE members, but they may submit a membership form at the time of application. Applicants must have completed at least two semesters or three quarters of their education while earning at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicants must submit transcripts, letters of enrollment and goals statements.

    How to apply: Applications are available online and by written request.

    Interim National Office
    3211 Fitzgerald Dr
    Montgomery, TX 77356

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  • Alan Hutsell Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    January 18
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Noble County

    Eligibility: Applicants must be West Noble High School seniors. Students must be pursuing advanced education in emergency services involving fire, police, criminal justice or EMS.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 127
    1208 E. Lakeside Drive
    Kendallville, IN 46755

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  • ALLCOPS Criminal Justice Professional Scholarship
    Varies
    March
    Sponsor: Allegan County Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors or non-traditional adult students. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Students must intend on enrolling full-time in an accredited criminal justice program.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    524 Marshall Street
    Allegan, MI 49010

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  • Allison Tenbarge Criminal Justice Scholarship
    $500
    January 31
    Sponsor: Knox County Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be female graduating high school seniors in Daviess, Gibson, Knox, Perry, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh or Warrick counties with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Students must be pursuing a post-secondary degree (2- or 4-year) in criminal justice or law enforcement.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Old National Bank Building
    20 North Third Street
    Suite 301
    Vincennes, IN 47591

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  • Bob L. Peterson Scholarship
    Varies
    March 2
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Lorain County

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Lorain County high school graduates who have a minimum GPA of 2.0 and are enrolled in academic institutions within Ohio. Students must major in environmental, medical, law enforcement, nursing, banking, teaching or public planning.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    9080 Leavitt Road
    Elyria, OH 44035

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  • Bradley J. Harper Scholarship for Criminal Justice
    Varies
    April 6
    Sponsor: Muskingum County Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be past or present graduates of Tri-Valley High School who are enrolled in programs relating to law enforcement resulting in a degree in criminal justice. Applicable programs in criminal justice include corrections, law enforcement, forensics, and police academy.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    534 Putnam Avenue
    Zanesville, OH 43701

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  • Brandon Walker Memorial Scholarships Criminal Justice Scholarship
    Varies
    February 10
    Sponsor: Saginaw Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors from Frankenmuth High School, Freeland High School, Hemlock High School, Nouvel Catholic Central High School, St. Charles High School, Swan Valley High School, or Valley Lutheran High School. Students must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in criminal justice with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Applicants must submit letters of recommendation, a recent school transcript, a completed FAFSA, an essay and a special attachment or membership verification information.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1 Tuscola
    Suite 100B
    Saginaw, MI 48607

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  • Bruce C. Bade Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    March
    Sponsor: Blackford County Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be high school graduates living in Blackford County, local students who have completed at least one year of college, or nontraditional students.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    121 North High Street
    Hartford City, IN 47348

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  • Butch Draper Memorial Scholarship
    $500
    March 1
    Sponsor: Hillsdale County Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Hillsdale County seeking an education in the field of law enforcement. Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and must attend an accredited two- or four-year college, university, vocational, or trade school. Applicants require an application form, a copy of a college acceptance letter, a Student Aid Report, a personal essay, two letters of recommendation and a high school transcript.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2 South Howell Street
    P.O. Box 276
    Hillsdale, MI 49242

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  • Chairman Emeritus Award
    Varies
    March 15
    Sponsor: National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice

    Eligibility: Applicants must be nominated by a member of NABCJ.

    How to apply: Nomination applications are available online.

    1801 Fayetteville Street
    106 Whiting Criminal Justice Building
    P.O. Box 20011-C
    Durham, NC 27707

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  • Charles H. Koch, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
    Varies
    March 5
    Sponsor: Williamsburg Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Jamestown, Lafayette or Warhill High Schools interested in legal careers and criminal justice. Students must demonstrate financial need.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1323 Jamestown Road
    Suite 103
    Williamsburg, VA 23185

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  • Chief Charles V. Main Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    March 31
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Frederick County

    Eligibility: Applicants must provide their transcript with the application. Students who submit their transcripts will be considered for all scholarships offered by the foundation. Applicants must be Frederick County students majoring in criminal justice.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    312 East Church Street
    Frederick, MD 21701

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  • Colonel Richard M. Dawson Highway Patrol Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    February 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee

    Eligibility: Applicants must be upcoming sophomores, juniors, or seniors pursuing a college criminal justice course. Students must be children of employees of the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    3833 Cleghorn Avenue
    Suite 400
    Nashville, TN 37215

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  • Community Leaders Scholarship
    $1,000
    February 6
    Sponsor: Spencer & Associates

    Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents and at least 17 years of age or older. Students must be enrolled in or planning to enter a program in the fields of criminal justice or law enforcement or they must be enrolled in or planning to attend law school. Applicants must be from a household with an annual family income of $100,000 or less. Students must demonstrate an interest in service to their community. An essay is required on a provided prompt.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    5956 Sherry Lane
    Suite 2000
    Dallas, TX 75225

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  • Criminal Justice Changemaker Scholarship
    $1,000
    October 1
    Sponsor: Varghese Summersett PLLC

    Eligibility: Applicants must be incoming or current undergraduate or law students in the United States interested in a criminal justice career. Students must submit an essay on a provided prompt.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    300 Throckmorton Street
    Suite 1650
    Fort Worth, TX 76102

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  • Crooksville Fallen Firefighter's Scholarship Fund
    $500
    April 15
    Sponsor: Muskingum County Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be students graduating from Crooksville High Scholl and have been enrolled at Crooksville prior to September 1st of their junior year and must have maintained at least a 2.5 GPA. Students must be enrolled in a 2- or 4-year institution and must be pursuing a degree in a public service field (medical, law enforcement, firefighting, health education.)

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    534 Putnam Avenue
    Zanesville, OH 43701

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  • Daniel W. Schindlbeck Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund
    Varies
    December 9
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley

    Eligibility: Applicants must be students pursuing a career in criminal justice or law enforcement at an accredited post-secondary institution on a full-time basis. Students must reside in Dekalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendal, LaSalle or Will County. A transcript, SAT or ACT scores, the Expected Family Contribution and recommendation letters are required.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 4786
    Aurora, IL 60507

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  • Darius Quimby Scholarships
    $500
    March 22
    Sponsor: Operation Thank An Officer

    Eligibility: Applicants must be current high school students or college students pursuing a degree in law enforcement or current law enforcement officials who are pursuing an advanced degree. An essay submission is required.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 92
    Montrose, MN 55363

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  • Doug McLain Memorial Scholarship
    Varies
    March 1
    Sponsor: Parkersburg Area Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduates from Parkersburg Catholic, Parkersburg or Parkersburg South High School with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students must be pursuing a filed of study in police, ems, fire or criminal justice at a four-year institution, trade school or certificate program. Work ethic, community service and leadership skills are considered.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 1762
    1620 Park Avenue
    Parkersburg, WV 26102

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  • Ed Johnson Memorial Scholarship
    $1,000
    April 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga

    Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time college sophomores, juniors or seniors pursuing criminal justice or related fields at any regionally accredited, non-proprietary, technical, community or four-year college or university. Students must have a GPA of 2.5 and demonstrate financial need.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1400 Williams Street
    Chattanooga, TN 37408

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  • FOP Lodge #88 Criminal Justice Scholarship
    Varies
    Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Washington County MD

    Eligibility: Applicants must be deserving students pursuing an education in criminal justice.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    37 S. Potomac Street
    Hagerstown, MD 21740

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  • Frederick V. Hoyet Sr. and Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund
    $4,000
    February 24
    Sponsor: Pittsburgh Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must attend high school at Penn-Trafford High School as graduating seniors and reside in Westmoreland County. Students must pursue a degree or studies in engineering, law, criminology, criminal justice, healthcare, biological sciences, fine arts, English/literature, humanities and environmental or conservation studies and have a minimum GPA of 2.5.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Five PPG Place
    Suite 250
    Pittsburgh, PA 15222

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  • Gene Carte Student Paper Competition
    $200-$500
    April 15
    Sponsor: American Society of Criminology Gene Carte Student Paper Competition

    Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students. The writing competition requires applicants to write on a topic directly related to criminology and must be accompanied by a letter signed by the dean or department chair. Other paper formatting requirements are listed on the website. The first place winner also receives a travel award.

    How to apply: There is no application form. Paper must be mailed in. The paper specifications are on the website.

    Daniel Ragan
    Department of Sociology, University of New Mexico
    1915 Roma N.E., Suite 1103, MSCO5 3080
    Albuquerque, NM 87131

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  • Grace Education Fund
    Varies
    February 1
    Sponsor: Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors enrolled at an accredited two- or four-year college or university and who have demonstrated their achievements and participation in church and other organizations and volunteer services in the community. Students must be pursuing a degree in engineering, business/marketing/accounting, pre-law/political science, teaching especially the history of the U.S., computer sciences, medical technologies or criminal justice. Selection preference will be given to students with a minimum 2.8 GPA and any student who receives a full scholarship that includes all of the fees normally payable by policy of the community foundation will not qualify for this scholarship.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    101 W. Sandusky Street, Suite 207
    Findlay, OH 45840

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  • Greater St. Cloud Public Safety Foundation Scholarship
    $2,000
    March 1
    Sponsor: Community Giving

    Eligibility: Applicants must be High School Seniors, College Students or Non-Traditional Students from Benton, Stearns or Sherburne County in Minnesota who exhibits leadership skills. Students must have a minimum 2.5 or better GPA and must be willing to enroll or be enrolled in a 2 or 4-year program at a US-based community college or university in the area of criminal justice and fire responder programs including police, firefighters or EMT.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    101 7th Avenue South, #100
    St. Cloud, MN 56304

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  • Gregory Joseph Troy Memorial Fund
    Varies
    March 31
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Frederick County

    Eligibility: Applicants must provide their transcript with the application. Students who submit their transcripts will be considered for all scholarships offered by the foundation. Applicants must be students pursuing careers in police work.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    312 East Church Street
    Frederick, MD 21701

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  • Honorable Anthony L. Pagones Memorial Scholarship
    $1,000
    April 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Dutchess County school with a preference for a Beacon resident. Students must be planning to major in law, political science/government or criminal justice and must have community involvement and financial need.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    25 Van Wagner Road
    Suite 2
    Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

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  • Hudson Valley Guns and Hoses Scholarship
    Varies
    April 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley

    Eligibility: Applicants must be college-bound or currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate college students in Dutchess, Orange, Putnam and Ulster Counties. Paid or volunteer firefighters or law enforcement officers (or an immediate relative of a paid or volunteer firefighter or law enforcement officer) are also eligible. Students must plan to major in criminal justice, fire science, public administration or related fields.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    25 Van Wagner Road
    Suite 2
    Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

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  • James A. McCavitt and Annie LePors McCavitt Scholarship Fund
    Up to $1,000
    April 21
    Sponsor: Silicon Valley Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors from the Tussey Mountain School District in Pennsylvania who will have completed all four years at his or her school. Students must be planning to enroll on a full-time basis in a college or university. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and a desire to contribute knowledge in service-oriented areas of study such as education, nursing, law enforcement, medical research or social work.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2440 W. El Camino Real
    Suite 300
    Mountain View, CA 94040

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  • James Preisel Memorial Scholarship
    $1,000
    March 2
    Sponsor: Four County Community Foundation Scholarships

    Eligibility: Applicants must be high-achieving Imlay City High School seniors or recent ICHS graduate who plans to pursue a degree in a public service field including law enforcement, public safety, education, medical fields and the military. Special consideration will be given to applicants seeking a career in law enforcement who provide two letters of recommendation and have a minimum 3.0 or greater GPA.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    231 East St. Clair Street
    Almont, MI 48003

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  • Jed Moses Fulmer Memorial Scholarship
    $3,000
    February 22
    Sponsor: Johnson County Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of Edinburgh Community High School, Franklin Community High School, Indian Creek High School or Whiteland Community High School who plan to enroll full-time at an accredited institution and will pursue career in law enforcement or in the Department of Natural Resources. Students must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher and special consideration will be given to those who attend Vincennes University. Selection is based on the strength of the overall application.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 217
    398 South Main Street
    Franklin, IN 46131

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  • John Jurkas Law Enforcement Scholarship
    Varies
    February 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundation for Muskegon County

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Muskegon County High School graduates attending college in Michigan to become certified in Law Enforcement in the criminal justice program.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    425 W. Western Avenue
    Suite 200
    Muskegon, MI 49440

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  • John S. Atwater Scholarship
    $3,000
    January
    Sponsor: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties

    Eligibility: Applicants must have participated in the criminal justice program for four years.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    700 South Dixie Highway
    Suite 200
    West Palm Beach, FL 33401

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  • Jonathan Jasper Wright Award
    Varies
    March 15
    Sponsor: National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice

    Eligibility: Award recipients will be involved in affecting policy change. Nominator should be a member of NABCJ.

    How to apply: Nomination applications are available online.

    1801 Fayetteville Street
    106 Whiting Criminal Justice Building
    P.O. Box 20011-C
    Durham, NC 27707

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  • Jorden W. Nickols Memorial Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    March 1
    Sponsor: Blackford County Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must have participated in high school sports. Students must plan to study education/coaching, criminal justice or a science-related field and be qualified as a full-time student. Students must submit information on their school and community activities and goals, a transcript, an explanation of their financial need and an appraisal from a guidance counselor or other school official.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    121 North High Street
    Hartford City, IN 47348

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  • Katherine Philbin Stoklosa Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    March 20
    Sponsor: Greater Lowell Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Lowell High School graduating seniors who are varsity sport athletes who will be attending a four-year college or prep school. Students must have attended the Lowell Public Schools for all grades and be a member of the Public Service Academy or have plans to pursue higher education in the field of law, criminal justice, public service or education.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    100 Merrimack Street
    Suite 202
    Lowell, MA 01852

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  • Kush Arora Federal Justice Reform Scholarship
    $500
    December 31
    Sponsor: Kush Arora Attorney at Law

    Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduates, in graduate school, law school students or incoming freshman. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and they must submit a 1,000-word essay. Applicants must be pursuing a law degree or any degree that can be used within the criminal justice system.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Price Benowitz LLP
    110 North Washington Street
    Suite 205
    Rockville, MD 20850

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  • Law Family Scholarship
    Varies
    March 1
    Sponsor: Parkersburg Area Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be post-secondary students with two full years of post-secondary studies residing Wirt or Wood County. Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and pursue a healthcare or public safety management degree. Preferences are given to Wood County residents or students with military experience, those who have participated in college ROTC program or those with volunteer experience.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 1762
    1620 Park Avenue
    Parkersburg, WV 26102

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  • Lowell Police Officer Christos G. Rouses Memorial Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    March 20
    Sponsor: Greater Lowell Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating from Lowell High School who plan to pursue studies in criminal justice at a two or four year institution.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    100 Merrimack Street
    Suite 202
    Lowell, MA 01852

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  • Lowell Police Officer George F.A. Pearsall Memorial Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    March 20
    Sponsor: Greater Lowell Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating from Lowell High School who plan to pursue studies in criminal justice at a two or four year institution.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    100 Merrimack Street
    Suite 202
    Lowell, MA 01852

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  • Lowell Police Officer John Joseph Winn Memorial Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    March 20
    Sponsor: Greater Lowell Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating from Lowell High School who plan to pursue studies in criminal justice at a two or four year institution.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    100 Merrimack Street
    Suite 202
    Lowell, MA 01852

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  • Lowell Police Officer Patrick F. Leavitt Memorial Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    March 20
    Sponsor: Greater Lowell Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Lowell High School who plan to pursue studies in criminal justice at a two or four year institution.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    100 Merrimack Street
    Suite 202
    Lowell, MA 01852

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  • Marv VandenBosch Scholarship
    Varies
    February 1
    Sponsor: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Tri-Cities students who are pursuing a career in criminal justice or law enforcement. Students must be willing to lead a life of caring for all that live in their community.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    One South Harbor Drive
    Grand Haven, MI 49417

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  • Matt Solus Memorial Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    February 22
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of the North State

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating from a Siskiyou County High School or currently attending College of the Siskiyous. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and are planning to major in, or show a strong interest in, police or fire science.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1335 Arboretum Drive
    Suite B
    Redding, CA 96003

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  • Melissa (Missy) Ryerson Shorey Memorial Scholarship
    Varies
    March 10
    Sponsor: Pinellas Education Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating students from any Pinellas County Public High School with a minimum 3.5 GPA. Preference will be given to students pursuing a 4-year degree in political science, business, marketing and public relations, or communications. Students must be female and must demonstrate conservative values through membership/participation in conservative organizations, internships, faith-based organizations, or similar.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    12090 Starkey Road
    Largo, FL 33773

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  • Melissa L. Linville Criminal Justice Scholarship
    $500
    August 1
    Sponsor: Crimcheck

    Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in classes for the upcoming academic year. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Selection is primarily based on demonstration of leadership potetntial, dedication to a career in criminal justice and ambition. Students must submit an essay explaining their educational and professional goals.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    17295 Foltz Industrial Parkway
    Suite B
    Strongsville, OH 44149

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  • Mike Cayce Law Enforcement Scholarship
    $1,000
    February 8
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country

    Eligibility: Applicants must be current graduates or prior graduates from a high school in Bandera, Blanco, Comal, Gillespie, Kendall, or Kerr County. Students must be pursuing a criminal justice degree; e.g., law enforcement, criminal investigations, corrections, criminal psychology, forensic science, homeland security, etc.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    241 Earl Garrett Street
    Kerrville, TX 78028

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  • Officer David Lee Colley Memorial Scholarship
    Varies
    March 1
    Sponsor: Central Alabama Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Elmore County High School with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students must plan to major in criminal justice. Applicants must show involvement in church, and community service and must have participated in an AHSAA-sponsored sport at Elmore County High School.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    111 Adris Place
    Suite 8
    Dothan, AL 36303

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  • Optimist Club of Saginaw Officer Ed Nowaczyk Scholarship
    Varies
    February 10
    Sponsor: Saginaw Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors and Saginaw County residents pursuing a degree in criminal justice or law enforcement with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Students must submit letters of recommendation, a recent school transcript, a completed FAFSA, an essay and a special attachment or membership verification information.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1 Tuscola
    Suite 100B
    Saginaw, MI 48607

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  • Pulaski County Sheriff's Office Scholarship
    Varies
    March 3
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Pulaski County

    Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Pulaski County for at least two years, graduating from Winamac or West Central High School. Students must plan to attend an accredited college, university, vocational or trade school and study in the field of criminal justice.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    127 E. Pearl Street
    Winamac, IN 46996

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  • Randall A. Blank Memorial Scholarship
    Varies
    February 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors or graduates of a public or private high school in Winnebago County. Students must be majoring in police science or its related field. Applicants must complete an essay discussing why he or she chose to study police science and their future plans and goals.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    946 North Second Street
    Rockford, IL 61107

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  • Richard McGrath Memorial Fund Award
    Travel or Conference Award
    December 1
    Sponsor: American Criminal Justice Association

    Eligibility: Applicants must be active American Criminal Justice Association-Lambda Alpha Epsilon (ACJA/LAE) members majoring in a criminal justice field who have attended at least one regional meeting. The fund pays the registration fee for students to attend the national conference.

    How to apply: Applications are available by written request or email.

    Interim National Office
    3211 Fitzgerald Dr
    Montgomery, TX 77356

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  • Riley Burnell Criminal Justice Memorial Scholarship Fund
    $2,500
    February 15
    Sponsor: Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be students from Koochiching County who are interested in pursuing a career in criminal justice. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Zeitgeist Arts Building
    222 East Superior Street
    Suite 302
    Duluth, MN 55802

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  • Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship
    $2,000-$10,000
    February 5
    Sponsor: Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

    Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students with a declared major or minor in criminal justice, accounting, business or finance. Students must submit three letters of recommendation, with at least one from a Certified Fraud Examiner or local CFE Chapter and must write an essay on why they deserve the scholarship and how fraud awareness will help their career.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Scholarships Program Coordinator
    The Gregor Building
    716 West Avenue
    Austin, TX 78701

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  • Robert E. Hurley Memorial Scholarship
    Varies
    February 22
    Sponsor: Stateline Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors or alumnae of Stateline Area high schools who plan to major in the field of criminal justice. Preference will be given to dependents of active Beloit Police Officers.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    690 3rd Street
    Suite 110
    Beloit, WI 53511

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  • Robert P. Koch Memorial Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    May 22
    Sponsor: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who demonstrated a record of accomplishment in academic criminal justice/legal courses or extracurricular activities in a criminal justice/legal program. Students must pursue a degree in criminal justice, legal courts, law enforcement, law, crime scene investigation (forensics) corrections or probation and parole. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    700 South Dixie Highway
    Suite 200
    West Palm Beach, FL 33401

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  • Rossen Law Firm Criminal Justice Scholarship Challenge
    $1,000
    February 28
    Sponsor: Rossen Law Firm Criminal Justice Scholarship Challenge

    Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in college, law school or other masters level equivalent and pursuing a career in the criminal justice field. Students must create a video explaining how they plan on using their education to make an impact on the criminal justice field.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    6400 N. Andrews Avenue
    Suite 505
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

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  • Ruth D. Peterson Fellowship for Racial and Ethnic Diversity
    $8,000
    Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
    Sponsor: American Society of Criminology

    Eligibility: Applicants must be African American, Asian American, Latino or Native American. Recipients must have been accepted into a doctoral studies program. Selection is based on curriculum vitae, college transcripts, financial need, references and letter describing career plans, experiences and interest in criminology.

    How to apply: Applications are available by written request.

    1314 Kinnear Road
    Suite 212
    Columbus, OH 43212-1156

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  • Saginaw County Lawyers Auxiliary Scholarship
    Varies
    February 10
    Sponsor: Saginaw Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Saginaw County residents pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in any law-related field, such as paralegal, legal assistant, legal secretary, court reporter, and criminal justice. Students must be attending a Michigan college or university with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Applicants must submit letters of recommendation, a recent school transcript, a completed FAFSA, an essay and a special attachment or membership verification information.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1 Tuscola
    Suite 100B
    Saginaw, MI 48607

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  • Sartell Police Association and Brian Klinefelter Law Enforcement Scholarship
    Varies
    Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
    Sponsor: Community Giving

    Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors going into law enforcement at any post-secondary school. Selection preferences will be given to students from Stearns or Benton County and to students from Sartell School District and St. Cloud or Sauk Rapids-Rice School District.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    101 7th Avenue South, #100
    St. Cloud, MN 56304

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  • Scott A. Flahive Memorial Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    February 1
    Sponsor: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Grand Haven High School local graduates who are willing to pursue studies in the field of law enforcement or criminal justice.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    One South Harbor Drive
    Grand Haven, MI 49417

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  • Scott D. Johnston Scholarship
    Varies
    March 17
    Sponsor: Muskingum County Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Muskingum County Schools or residents or College Students. Students must have a minimum 2.75 GPA and must be planning to attend or attend a 2-4 year college while majoring or planning to major in criminal justice or law enforcement and must show volunteer work in the community.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    534 Putnam Avenue
    Zanesville, OH 43701

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  • Scott F. Coen Memorial Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    April 15
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating students from Pine Bush High School who are planning a two- or four-year college course of study in criminal justice and have participated in an athletic program at Pine Bush High School.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    30 Scott's Corners Drive
    Suite 203
    Montgomery, NY 12549

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  • Sgt. Earl Murray Memorial Scholarship
    Varies
    March 6
    Sponsor: Outer Banks Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Dare County residents in good academic standing who plan to pursue a four-year degree in criminal justice. Students must demonstrate involvement in school and community activities.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    13 Skyline Road
    Southern Shores, NC 27949

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  • Shiawassee County Bar Association's Patricia Carmody Memorial Scholarship
    $500
    January 31
    Sponsor: Shiawassee Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must reside in Shiawassee County, have graduated from a high school in Shiawassee County, or will graduate from a High School in Shiawassee County. Students must plan to study any one of the following programs: Paralegal program, court reporter, criminal justice, law enforcement, legal secretary, legal administrative assistant, law or pre-law curriculum, or any other law-related field.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    217 N. Washington Street
    Suite 104
    P.O. Box 753
    989-725-1093,

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  • SPC James E. Hall, Jr. Scholarship
    $1,000
    February 14
    Sponsor: Middletown Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be incoming freshmen graduating from a Middletown Area high school and willing to major in criminal justice. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and will be required to fill out financial information and upload the FAFSA.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    300 N. Main Street
    Suite 300
    Middletown, OH 45042

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  • Stefanie Liberti Memorial Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    May 22
    Sponsor: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Lake Worth High School who participated in the criminal justice academy for four years. Students must pursue a degree in criminal justice.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    700 South Dixie Highway
    Suite 200
    West Palm Beach, FL 33401

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  • Steve Hassett Memorial Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    March 31
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Frederick County

    Eligibility: Applicants must provide their transcript with the application. Students who submit their transcripts will be considered for all scholarships offered by the foundation. Applicants must be Walkersville High School varsity athletes with preference given to law enforcement/criminal justice majors.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    312 East Church Street
    Frederick, MD 21701

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  • Student Paper Competition
    $100-$200
    January 31
    Sponsor: American Criminal Justice Association

    Eligibility: Applicants must be student members (undergraduate or graduate) of the American Criminal Justice Association-Lambda Alpha Epsilon and submit an original paper on criminology, law enforcement, juvenile justice, courts, corrections, prevention, planning and evaluation or career development and education in the field of criminal justice. Students may apply for membership along with their paper submission. Applicants should submit applications and three copies of the paper.

    How to apply: Applications are available by contacting the Executive Secretary.

    Interim National Office
    3211 Fitzgerald Dr
    Montgomery, TX 77356

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  • Trooper J. R. Southerland, III Memorial Scholarship
    Varies
    March 1
    Sponsor: Central Alabama Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors or graduates of Elmore County High School who choose to major in criminal justice in college. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    111 Adris Place
    Suite 8
    Dothan, AL 36303

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  • Troutville Volunteer Fire Department Scholarship Fund
    $1,000
    January 13
    Sponsor: Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors residing in Botetourt County. Students must plan to pursue a degree as a first responder and show academic or other merits. Students must enroll in an accredited college, university, technical or trade school, demonstrate academic capability and commitment to community service.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 1159
    Roanoke, VA 24006

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  • Virginia Sheriffs' Institute Scholarship
    Varies
    May 1
    Sponsor: Virginia Sheriffs' Institute

    Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of an eligible Virginia locality. They must be accepted or enrolled at a Virginia college or university and must be majoring in or planning to major in criminal justice. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, transcript, letter of recommendation from applicant's local sheriff, personal essay, proof of college acceptance (incoming freshmen only) and standardized test scores (incoming freshmen only) are required.

    951 East Byrd Street
    Suite 905
    Richmond, VA 23219

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  • Walter G. Menges Police Training Scholarship
    Varies
    March 20
    Sponsor: Wapakoneta Area Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Wapakoneta High School graduates pursuing training in police and/or law enforcement studies.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 1957
    103 S. Blackhoof
    Wapakoneta, OH 45895

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  • Walter G. Menges Police Training Scholarship
    Varies
    March 20
    Sponsor: Wapakoneta Area Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Wapakoneta High School graduates pursuing training in police and/or law enforcement studies.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 1957
    103 S. Blackhoof
    Wapakoneta, OH 45895

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  • William L. Hastie Award
    Varies
    March 15
    Sponsor: National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice

    Eligibility: The award honors the first African American appointed to the bench in 1937 by President Franklin Roosevelt. Nominator should be a member of NABCJ.

    How to apply: Nomination applications are available online.

    1801 Fayetteville Street
    106 Whiting Criminal Justice Building
    P.O. Box 20011-C
    Durham, NC 27707

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  • Zinda Law Group Scholarship
    $1,000
    September 30
    Sponsor: Zinda Law Group

    Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents and be enrolled in an accredited college or university or high school seniors planning on attending college after graduation. Students should be interested in pursuing an associates or bachelor's degree in political science, government service or a related field and want to help consumers, families, the public or undeserved communities.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    8834 North Capital of Texas Highway
    Suite 304
    Austin, TX 78759

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