A Variety Of Scholarships Are Available For Criminal Justice Studies

Maybe you've taken an Introduction to Criminal Justice course and decided that you'd like to pursue this course of study. Or maybe you've known all along that criminal justice is the field for you. Career opportunities are diverse, and college and university programs in criminal justice are offered at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Scholarships designed exclusively for studies in criminal justice as well as forensic science include:

Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Scholarships: The Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) awards a variety of scholarships to criminal justice students and professionals. The academy's Student Scholarship Awards provide two graduate school students - one master's and another doctoral - $600 each for travel to the annual academy conference. Students are selected based on papers they present and are able to present their research during the conference. The academy also offers Affirmative Action Awards for minorities and women to participate in the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences and present at the annual meeting, and meeting or conference-related travel awards for undergraduate and graduate students, including awards set aside specifically for women and minorities.

The Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners: With the popularity of the television crime drama, "CSI," forensic science degrees have grown as part of criminal justice programs. The Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners works to advance firearm and toolmark identification. The organization provides $1,000 merit-based scholarships to students who want to enter careers in forensic science. Students provide transcripts, letters of recommendation as part of their applications.

Captain James J. Regan Memorial Scholarship: Captain James J. Regan Memorial Scholarships are awarded by the National Technical Investigators' Association. This non-profit professional organization provides two scholarships of $500 each to law enforcement "explorers" who are seniors in high school or who are participating in an accredited law enforcement or criminal justice program in colleges or universities. Students are selected based on academics, leadership abilities, extracurricular activities and a statement. They submit an essay as part of the scholarship application.

Department of Homeland Security Undergraduate Scholarship: Homeland security is a more recent addition to criminal justice degree specialties. The US Department of Homeland Security awards academic-based scholarships to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) students at the undergraduate level, as well as fellowships for graduate students. Under the Department of Homeland Security Scholars and Fellows Program, undergraduates in criminal justice programs might expect to receive $1,000 per month for nine months and $5,000 for internships lasting 10 weeks, for a total of $14,000.

The Ellis R. Kerley Forensic Sciences Foundation: Graduate students who are affiliated with the American Board of Forensic Anthropology or the American Academy of Forensic Sciences are eligible for these merit-based scholarships. Scholarship candidates must be studying forensic or physical anthropology and, in addition to academic achievement, must demonstrate character, leadership in and outside of school and more. The Ellis R. Kerley Forensic Sciences Foundation is a charitable organization that's named for an anthropologist who pioneered creation of forensic anthropology.

NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund: The Civil Rights Defense Fund allows students in the K-12 grades opportunities to participate in this essay-based scholarship contest. Winners in different grade categories receive first place through honorable mention prizes of $1,000 to $100 in savings bonds.

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