Top Criminal Justice Scholarships in 2021
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Qiyam Stewart a Scholarships360 writer who focuses on scholarships and financial aid. As an Admissions Fellow at Kenyon College, Qiyam has worked in the admissions office and interviewed prospective high school students applying to Kenyon. Qiyam currently attends Kenyon College as a Philosophy major and double concentration in Law & Society and African Diaspora Studies.
Qiyam Stewart a Scholarships360 writer who focuses on scholarships and financial aid. As an Admissions Fellow at Kenyon College, Qiyam has worked in the admissions office and interviewed prospective high school students applying to Kenyon. Qiyam currently attends Kenyon College as a Philosophy major and double concentration in Law & Society and African Diaspora Studies.A degree in criminal justice can be a pathway to a variety of careers including police officer, FBI agent, lawyer, forensic psychologist, and a researcher. One of the best ways to pay for your education is with criminal justice scholarships.
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Keep on reading to learn everything you need to know about criminal justice scholarships including application deadlines, award amounts, and eligibility requirements.
Top criminal justice scholarships
The Brian Terry Foundation Scholarship Program
- Eligibility: High school seniors and undergraduate college students who plan to study criminal justice and serve their community. To qualify, you must be a legal resident of the U.S. and have at least a 3.0 grade point average (GPA).
- Amount: Varies
- Deadline: May 31, 2022
Exploring Law Enforcement Scholarships
- Eligibility: Law enforcement Explorers who are in the 12th grade or in accredited college programs
- Amount: Varies
- Deadline: Varies
Nellie Martin Carman Scholarship Fund
- Eligibility: Graduating seniors from public high schools in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties in Washington state (must be a US citizen).
- Amount: $2,000
- Deadline: April 15th of each year
Summary of Criminal Justice Scholarships
Upcoming scholarships
Gene Carte Student Paper Competition
- Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students who submit an essay of 7,500 words or less.
- Amount: $500, $300, or $200
Lincoln Legal Professionals Association Scholarship
- Eligibility: Nebraska high school or college students with cumulative 3.0 GPAs who wish to further their educations in the legal support field at college
- Amount: $1,500
Maine Chiefs Of Police Memorial Scholarship
- Eligibility: Graduating high school senior who intends to pursue a career or profession related to law enforcement.
- Amount: $500
New Leader Scholarship
- Eligibility: Juniors and seniors attending one of the following universities: California State University, East Bay; San Francisco State University; San Jose State University; Sonoma State University or University of California, Berkeley. Must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher and be majoring in social sciences, human services, health-related fields or public service.
- Amount: Up to $8,000
- Opens: Mid-January 2022
Susan M. Hunter Scholarship
- Eligibility: Full-time undergraduate/graduate students who are children of full-time employees (either past or present) of a member agency. Undergraduates must have at least a 3.0 GPA, and graduate students must major in either Corrections or Criminal Justice.
- Amount: $1,500
- Opens: February 2022
