The eligibility requirements for these scholarships are similar. The applicant must be a resident of the state of their sheriff’s association, attending a university/college in the same state, and must be a full-time student. The applicants need to submit completed applications to the sheriff of the county of the applicant’s permanent resident in that state.

Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship – Information can be found on this page: http://www.learninglaw.com/minnesota-sheriffs%E2%80%99-association-scholarship/. In this link you’ll find information about the scholarship and the url for the application.

Illinois Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship – Information can be found here: http://www.ilsheriff.org/youth_programs__0.aspx. This past year’s application can be viewed at here: http://www.kankakeecountysheriff.com/pdf/ISA%20Complete%20Scholarship%20Internet%20Packet%202011.pdf.

Indiana Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship: Information can be found at: http://www.indianasheriffs.org/ns/scholarships.php. The application can be found at: http://www.indianasheriffs.org/ns/documents/ScholarshipApplication.pdf.

North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship: Information can be found here: http://www.ncsheriffs.org/scholar.htm. I couldn’t find the URL for the application, so applicants should keep checking back at this site for the application link.

Texas Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship: Information can be found here: http://www.txsheriffs.org/scholarship/youth.htm. The application can be found here: http://www.txsheriffs.org/pdfs/youth_scholarship.pdf.

Louisiana Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship: Information can be found here: http://www.lsa.org/public/scholarship.aspx. The application can be viewed here: http://www.lsa.org/Docs/scholarship%20application%20NEW%2009.doc.

Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship: Information and the application can be found here: http://tnsheriffs.com/PDF/ScholarshipApp.pdf.

There are plenty more criminal justice scholarships at other states’ sheriffs’ associations. So applicants should check with their local sheriff’s office to get more information. Good luck!

The scholarship program is for 2 years including a 10 week internship during the summer. The program pays for the student’s tuition and mandatory fees. The student will also receive a stipend of $1000 per month for nine months. The stipend helps the student to only worry about their studies and not on other things that come up. The student will also receive $5000 for the 10 week internship.

To eligible for this award, students’ need to be US citizens, must be majoring in a DHS STEM field (but can have criminal justice as a dual major) with relevance to homeland security research areas. Those areas can be found in the link to the scholarship information site that is posted below. Students’ must have a GPA of 3.30 or better on a 4.0 scale. The applicant must not be graduating before the 2 year commitment is up or the student will be ineligible.

The program does have other requirements beyond maintaining a minimum GPA level, enrollment status, and satisfactory progress towards a degree, the student must complete the 10 week internship and is required to complete a one year service commitment at an approved DHS-STEM venue. The one year service is required within two years of the final stipend payment.

Applicants must start the application process at the DHS program website. They will have to answer several questions to determine their eligibility. If the applicant is eligible then they will be able to begin the application process. The applicant will be judged on academic record, reference reports, SAT or ACT test scores, and 3 essays: research experience, current research interests, and homeland security service.

Expect the due dates to be early January 2012. Applicants should keep checking the website to see when the application is up.

Go to this site for more information and application starting point: http://www.orau.gov/dhsed/newpages/scholarship.html

Review this site to see a sample application: http://www.orau.gov/dhsed/newpages/ScholarsApplic2011.pdf

Good Luck!

In order for an applicant to be eligible he/she must be a cancer survivor under the age of 25 (and had to have been diagnosed before the age of 18), a US citizen, carry at least a 2.5 GPA, and accepted into an accredited post-secondary educational institution.

To apply for the scholarship, an applicant must fill completely fill the out scholarship application. The application includes writing an essay, community service participation, a photo, and a financial need form. Applicants must also submit a letter of acceptance to the school they plan to or are attending, official transcripts, written documentation from your doctor confirming your diagnosis, and two letters of recommendation.

These scholarships can be reapplied for by past recipients, so renewal is not automatic. A student can win this award up to four times. The scholarship will be disbursed directly to the student’s school in equal amounts per semester.
The application package for the 2012-2013 academic school year will be available in January 2012. Most likely the due date for applying will be around March 31, 2013.

Information can be found here: http://www.beyondthecure.org/page.aspx?pid=724

The 2011 application can be found here: http://www.thenccs.org/document.doc?id=156. It is a good idea to review this past application so that you understand what is required of you, and you can get a jump on getting the required information.

This is a great opportunity for criminal justice degree students who still need money to cover their educational costs. Good Luck!

There are three levels of scholarships available and each level offers three scholarship awards. The three awards are 1st place is $400, 2nd place is $200, and 3rd place is $100. The three levels are Graduate Level for graduate students, Upper Level for undergraduate students who have completed at least 70/105 semester hours, and Lower Level for undergraduate students who have completed less than 70/105 semester hours but more than 12 semester hours/18 quarter hours. Students must also have at least an overall 3.0 GPA, and must be enrolled at least 2/3 time at their school. Applicants must also be US citizens, and an enrolled member of an ACJA/LAE chapter or a member at large. Applicants may send in membership applications at the same time when the scholarship application is submitted.

Students need to submit a completed scholarship application, official school transcripts, and certification of enrollment; but letters of recommendation are optional. 5 copies of each document need to be sent to the scholarship committee by December 31, 2011.

The scholarship application can be found at: http://www.acjalae.org/PdfFiles/Scholarship_App.pdf
Information about the ACJA/LAE and membership forms can be found at: http://www.acjalae.org/

The money will be sent directly to the student, so the student can use it however he/she wishes – towards books, tutors, transportation, etc.

This is a good opportunity for students that need a little extra money to help them out. Good luck!

To be eligible for the scholarship applicants must be high school seniors, be a US citizen, be younger than 21 years old, live in a RMHC chapter area, be accepted into a 2 or 4 year educational institution, and completely fill out the scholarship application.

Most scholarships are around $1000 but can vary from chapter to chapter.

The due date to apply for the scholarship is January 27, 2012. Applicants will be notified of their status around May – June 2012.

Students can get more information and the application for the scholarship from the following sites:
Information: http://rmhc.org/what-we-do/rmhc-u-s-scholarships/
Chapter locator: http://rmhc.org/assets/RMHC-Scholarship-PDFs/2010-2011-County-list-doc.pdf
Online application: https://aim.applyists.net/Account/LogOn?ReturnUrl=%2frmhc
The Information site has links to hard copies of the applications.

Good Luck.

The only eligibility requirement is the applicant must be admitted to a university before applying for the scholarship. There are several documents a student must submit to apply for the scholarship. Students must submit a completed application, a photograph, current resume, proof of acceptance and enrollment at a 4-year university, academic transcripts, copies of special academic awards, and 2 letters of recommendation (from a teacher, supervisor, or community leader).

Additionally, applicants must submit 2 essays: one on Counterintelligence and National Security and the other is a Personal essay. The Counterintelligence and National Security essay should be 600-800 words and explain one of the goals or concepts of the Lint Center. The application gives a good description of what the scholarship committee is looking for, but they are looking for ground-breaking innovating ideas. The Personal essay should be one page, and discuss why you are right for the scholarship. The scholarship committee wants to understand you, your goals, your thoughts, and get a general feeling of who you are. At the end of both essays the student must input the following “I (request/do not request) this essay to be published on the Lint Center for National Security Studies, Inc website (with/without) my name published.”

All documents, including the completed application, must be scanned into a PDF format and emailed to Scholarship@LintCenter.org. The due date is January 31, 2012; any applications received after January 31, 2012 will be considered for the following year.

You can get more information by emailing Info@LintCenter.org or going to this site, http://www.lintcenter.org/2009/Eaton.htm.

The application can be found at http://www.lintcenter.org/LintCenter-SchForm-01.doc.

Good luck and I’m sorry I didn’t find this sooner, but keep this great criminal justice scholarship opportunity in mind when applying for scholarships next year.

Students need to be nominated by their high school Principal or Guidance Counselor. The student must also be a full-time high school senior, have a GPA of at least 2.8, and “demonstrate a strong commitment to community service and display leadership abilities in school activities or through work experience.”

The scholarship can be used towards tuition and other expenses, and there is no set number of scholarships awarded.

Students are encouraged to ask their Principal or Guidance Counselor to nominate them. Have your Principal or Guidance Counselor email comcast@applyists.com to get the scholarship application and nomination form, and to verify their school’s eligibility.

This is a great opportunity to get some additional money for non-tuition expenses like books, meal cards, other study materials, tutoring, transportation (like bus passes, parking passes, etc.), and/or other fees. Students should try to get as much funding as possible to limit the amount of school loans they would need. Good luck.

Thomas A. Beilein Scholarships – This criminal justice scholarship is available to high school seniors in Niagara County in New York. The students must be seeking a career in criminal justice/law enforcement, attend a 2 or 4-year accredited college/university in the state of New York. There were 3 $1000 scholarships awarded this past year. The deadline will be around March 2012. Go to this site for more details: http://www.niagarasheriff.com/scholarship.aspx.

2011 National Rice Month Scholarship Program – This scholarship is awarded by USA Rice. They are offering 3 scholarships: 1st place is $4000, 2nd place is $3000, and 3rd place is $1500. These are scholarships are available to high school seniors from Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Texas. The deadline for the scholarship is October 14, 2011. Other eligibility requirements and general information can be found at http://www.usarice.com/doclib/220/4614.pdf and the application can be found at http://www.usarice.com/doclib/220/4612.pdf.

Samsung American Legion Scholarship – The American Legions awards this scholarship due to a $5M grant from worldwide electronics leader Samsung. The scholarship is for highs school juniors who complete a Boys State or Girls State program and are descendants of war veterans. Contact your local American Legion chapter or the Boys State and Girls State program office. Additional information can be found at http://www.legion.org/scholarships/samsung and the application is at http://www.legion.org/documents/legion/pdf/samsungscholarship.pdf.

Anheuser-Busch’s Brewery Conference of Teamsters Merit Scholarship Program – This scholarship is for children of employees of Anheuser-Busch. There can be up to 48 $1000 scholarships awarded each year. The program tries to select 4 students from each of the 12 breweries around the country. The only information I could find for this scholarship is at http://www.classes2careers.com/anheuser-busch-awards-45000-in-college-scholarships/. Children of employees should ask their parents to search in the company’s intranet for more information.

I hope this information helps some of you, and for the rest of you I hope you continue to see how many various scholarships are out there. Take some time to find them and you will be happy you did. Good luck.

Eligibility for the scholarship includes US citizenship, GPA over 2.0, graduating from high school in spring/summer 2012, enrollment in an accredited educational institution, seeking a bachelor’s degree, demonstrate financial need, and involved in extra-curricular activities and within the community.

An applicant needs to fill out the online application to start the process. The school counselor at the student’s school must fill out a Certification form for the student. The applicant must fill out the Academic Information section and the Adversity section in order for the counselor to be able to access the Certification form; the counselor will receive login instructions. An Applicant must also provide one letter of support. The student will provide the email address of the person writing the letter, and then the person will receive instructions. A high school transcript and copies of the student’s parent’s federal tax return must also be submitted.

Most scholarships available are $5000 and cover tuition and fees. The checks are mailed directly to the school.

The deadline to have all required documents submitted is October 30, 2011.

Students can start the application process here: https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/apply.cfm

The scholarship home site is here: https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/index.cfm

This is a great opportunity for students who want to use this as a criminal justice scholarship. Good luck.

The first scholarship I came upon is the Darden Restaurant Foundation’s Darden “Recipe for Success” Scholarship offered through the BGCA. This past year there were 68 winners and each were given a $3,000 scholarship. Also, there is a National Youth of the Year that will receive up to $87,000 in scholarships. This looks like a great opportunity, so students should definitely seek our more information from the local BGCA chapter.

The next scholarships are scholarships offered to local area students by the BGCA chapter in that area. In Trenton, NJ, the BGC of Trenton and PNC Bank awarded 2 scholarships to 2 local students to attend Mercer County Community College. The scholarship covers full tuition, expenses, and transportation costs. In Orangeburg, SC, the Orangeburg area BGC has started the Thomas Bruce Ecklund Foundation Scholarship for students who want to attend Claflin University, South Carolina State University or Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College. The last scholarship information I found is from the Truckee Meadows BGC in the Northern Nevada area. They offer three different scholarships to the students at any of their 20 chapters: Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows Scholarship – $500 per semester up to 10 semesters, Doris Pearce Memorial Scholarship – $500 per semester up to 10 semesters, and the Hot August Nights Foundation Scholarship – $500 per semester up to eight semesters.

All information about any scholarships can be found from the BGCA or local chapters. Students can find local chapters from this link: http://www.bgca.org/whoweare/Pages/FindaClub.aspx.

I hope this information helps you criminal justice degree students who are looking for different types of criminal justice scholarships. Good luck.