The Criminal Justice degrees can lead you to attractive careers in a range of areas. Whether you’re aiming to become a member of other contributions of a police officer, border patrol agents, attorneys, judges, probation officers, FBI agents or judicial system, Criminal Justice Scholarships can be an option to achieve your career goals.
All students looking for financial assistance to help ease the financial burden of getting a criminal justice degree should be able to find some opportunities here. Browse our list of criminal justice scholarships and find ways to make paying for college less of a crime.
Our scholarship directory is available for graduate, high school students, graduating high school senior. All given scholarships provide award range from $350 to $10,000. So go ahead, don’t waste your time. Apply today!
Virginia Sheriffs’ Scholarship Program
Each year, the Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute offers several scholarships for at least $1,000 apiece to young people statewide who need financial assistance to advance their educational endeavors in the criminal justice field. Qualified candidates must live in a locality led by a member sheriff, have a declared major in criminal justice, and be attending a Virginia college full-time, and display potential for a career in law enforcement.
Provided By: Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute
Course: Criminal justice
Award: $1,000
Eligibility: Only majors in the criminal justice field will qualify for a scholarship.
Deadline: May 1, 2018
Apply Now: https://vasheriffsinstitute.org/scholarship/
Dan Sprehe Memorial Scholarship
The Greater Chicago Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners supports the education of collegiate accounting, business administration, finance, and criminal justice majors from the greater Chicago area through the Dan Sprehe Memorial Scholarship Fund. Students or recent graduates from the greater Chicago area who are members of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners are eligible to apply for this scholarship. The Chicago Chapter will reimburse up to ten (10) students per academic year for the cost of the ACFE Exam Prep and CFE Exam upon passing the exam. This amount is currently at the student discount cost of $350.
Provided By: Greater Chicago Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
Course: Multiple courses
Award: 10 scholarship each $350
Eligibility: Graduates
Deadline: July 1st of each year.
Apply Now: http://www.acfechicago.org/Scholarships/Dan_Sprehe_Memorial_Scholarship_Fund/
My Alarm Center Student Scholarships
At My Alarm Center, they are proud to support those who are studying to make their neighborhoods a safer place. If you are currently studying law enforcement, law, criminal justice, or a related field, then you are eligible to submit a security-focused essay for a chance to win a $1000 scholarship to put toward your college tuition.
Provided By: My Alarm Center
Course: Law enforcement, law, criminal justice, or a related field
Award: $1000
Eligibility: Be a graduating high school senior (May 2017) or freshman/sophomore in college
Deadline: July 1, 2018
Apply Now: https://myalarmcenter.com/about/philanthropy/scholarships
Anderson Criminal Justice Scholarship
Washington State Fair Foundation is pleased to offer you an Anderson Criminal Justice Scholarship. Washington residents who are either graduating seniors or returning students/adult learners are applicable for this scholarship. The $5,000 award is payable over two years ($2,500 per year).
Provided By: Washington State Fair Foundation
Course: Multiple courses
Award: $5,000
Eligibility: Graduating seniors or returning students
Deadline: Feb 19, 2018
Apply Now: https://thefairfoundation.awardspring.com/Home/ScholarshipDetails/51761
Brian Terry Foundation Scholarships program
Brian Terry Foundation glad to announce you a Scholarship program. It is open for students intending to study criminal justice or a related field of study and eventually seeking a career in law enforcement. Brian Terry Scholars must be intending to study criminal justice or a related field of study. Brian Terry Scholars must is currently seeking an undergraduate degree.
Provided By: Brian Terry Foundation
Course: Multiple courses
Award: Varies
Eligibility: Undergraduate students
Deadline: May 31, 2018
ApplyNow: http://www.honorbrianterry.com/scholarship-program/
Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Inc is pleased to announce you a Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program. Applicants must have a declared major or minor in accounting, business administration, finance or criminal justice and demonstrate a desire to pursue a career in fraud examination or similar anti-fraud profession. The Ritchie-Jennings Memorial scholarship award amounts are $10,000, $5,000, $2,500, and $1,000.
Provided By: Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Inc
Course: Multiple courses
Award: $10,000, $5,000, $2,500, and $1,000
Eligibility: Criminal justice major
Deadline: January 29, 2018
ApplyNow: http://www.acfe.com/scholarship.aspx
Alphonso Deal Scholarship Award
The National Black Police Association is offering you an Alphonso Deal Scholarship Award. It is open for those students (male or female) who might be afforded the opportunity to have higher educational training in the academics of law enforcement, or other related areas, for the betterment of the Criminal Justice system.
Provided By: National Black Police Association
Course: Multiple courses
Award: Varies
Eligibility: Higher educational training
Deadline: May 18, 2018
ApplyNow: http://www.blackpolice.org/scholarships.html
Criminal Justice Scholarship Award
Crimcheck is honored to announce a Criminal Justice Scholarship Award. Students who are currently enrolled in post-secondary education or high school seniors/recent high school graduates who are pursuing post-secondary education in the criminal justice field. Its award amount is $500.
Provided By: Crimcheck
Course: Multiple courses
Award: $500
Eligibility: High school seniors
Deadline: August 1, 2018
ApplyNow: https://www.crimcheck.com/about/criminal-justice-scholarship
Ruth D. Peterson Fellowship for Racial and Ethnic Diversity
The Ruth D. Peterson Fellowship for Racial and Ethnic Diversity is designed to encourage students of color, especially those from racial and ethnic groups underrepresented in the field, to enter the field of criminology and criminal justice. Individuals studying criminology or criminal justice issues are encouraged to apply. $6,000 fellowships are awarded each year.
Provided By: Ruth D. Peterson
Course: Multiple courses
Award: $6000
Eligibility: Must be accepted into a program of doctoral studies
Deadline: March 1, 2018
ApplyNow: http://www.asc41.com/awards/RuthPetersonFellowship.html
Harold Johnson Law Enforcement Scholarship
Silicon Valley Community Foundation offering you a The Harold Johnson Law Enforcement Scholarship. It is open for students who plan to pursue a career in police work, corrections or other criminal justice fields. Its award amount Up to $5,000.
Provided By: Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Course: Multiple courses
Award: $5000
Eligibility: Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
Deadline: Feb. 21, 2018
ApplyNow: https://www.siliconvalleycf.org/scholarships/johnson