Criminal Justice is a broad field that includes: law, criminal investigation, law enforcement, criminology, and other related areas. If you’re a Criminal Justice major, take a look below at just a few criminal justice scholarships available.
George A. Strait Minority Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 1, 2020
This scholarship awards minority students who have extensive law library experience. Interested in a career in law librarianship? If so, check out this opportunity.
To be eligible students must: be a graduate student at a library or law school, be defined as a minority according to the current US government guidelines, demonstrate financial need, and also qualify for another AALL educational scholarship.
Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program
Amount: Varies
Deadline: TBD for 2021-2022
Criminal justice majors who want a career in anti-fraud should check out the Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program. Along with the scholarship award, winning students also receive a year’s membership to the ACFE (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners).
To apply, students must: submit their transcript, submit two letters of recommendation, and enroll in a certain amount of credit hours per semester.
ACJA-LAE Scholarship
Amount: $100, $200, $400
Deadline: December 31, 2020
The American Criminal Justice Association Lambda Alpha Epsilon scholarship is for chapter members as well as members-at-large in good standing. Not a member yet? Students can mail in their membership application along with their scholarship entry.
Eligible students must: be enrolled in a recognized course related to Criminal Justice, have completed at least two semesters, have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0, and also fully complete the application.
Women in Federal Law Enforcement Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 1
To encourage women in the field of Criminal Justice, WIFLE offers this scholarship. There is a great emphasis on community service and dedication to the field as well, so students who apply should keep that in mind.
In order to apply, students must: be enrolled full-time at an accredited college/university, a Criminal Justice or related major, have completed at least one academic year, have a 3.0 GPA or higher, write an essay, submit a recommendation letter, and also be a U.S. citizen.
NOBLE Irlet Anderson Scholarship
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: April 15, 2020
The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives offers a number of scholarships for graduating high school seniors interested in a career in law enforcement or Criminal Justice.
Eligible students must: be accepted into an accredited academic institution, be a US citizen, demonstrate financial need, have a GPA of 3.8 or higher, submit all required documents, and also pursue a career in either law enforcement or criminal justice.
Want to find more criminal justice scholarships? In that case, look online and through scholarship databases. Otherwise, talk to your high school counselor or your college’s financial aid office. Generally, there are plenty of scholarships out there for you to apply for. There’s also no such thing as applying for too many criminal justice scholarships, as long as you meet all the requirements.
| Lender | Rates (APR) | Eligibility | |
|---|---|---|---|
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5.50%-16.12%* Variable
3.99%-15.61%* Fixed
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Undergraduate and Graduate
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VISIT CITIZENS |
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5.54% - 15.70% Variable
3.99% - 15.49% Fixed
|
Undergraduate and Graduate
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VISIT SALLIE MAE |
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4.63% - 17.99% Variable
3.49% - 17.99% Fixed
|
Undergraduate and Graduate
|
VISIT CREDIBLE |
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6.00% - 13.75% Variable
3.99% - 13.75% Fixed
|
Undergraduate and Graduate
|
VISIT LENDKEY |
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5.66% - 14.72% Variable
3.69% - 14.56% Fixed
|
Undergraduate and Graduate
|
VISIT ASCENT |
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3.70% - 8.75% Fixed
|
Undergraduate and Graduate
|
VISIT ISL |
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5.62% - 16.85% Variable
3.69% - 16.49% Fixed
|
Undergraduate and Graduate
|
VISIT EARNEST |
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5.00% - 14.22% Variable
3.69% - 14.22% Fixed
|
Undergraduate and Graduate
|
VISIT ELFI |
