Criminal Justice Scholarships

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• Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship

• Amount$10,000
• DeadlineFebruary 2, 2027

The Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship offers students the opportunity to advance their education and anti-fraud career paths. Award amounts range from $2,000 to $10,000, and recipients also receive a full year of ACFE membership. The scholarship program, established in 1992, was renamed in honor of ACFE members Larry Jennings and Tracy Ritchie, who lost their lives in a terrorist attack in

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• Vermont Police Association Scholarships

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineFebruary 12, 2027

The Vermont Police Association created this scholarship for Vermont students seeking a degree in law enforcement. Eligible applicants must attend an accredited school approved for federal Title IV funding (Pell Grants, Stafford loans, PLUS loans), as well as demonstrate financial aid. Recipients are notified by May 1. The type of school you will attend (accredited school approved for federal

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• SVCF Harold Johnson Law Enforcement Scholarship

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineFebruary 27, 2027

The Harold Johnson Law Enforcement Scholarship was established in memory of Police Chief Harold "Hal" Johnson to provide financial support to students who plan to pursue a career in police work, corrections or other criminal justice fields. This scholarship honors Hal's 29 year law enforcement career, which began in Sacramento, California, in 1955. He chose his career after serving honorably as a

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• George A. Strait Minority Scholarship

• AmountVaries
• DeadlineApril 1, 2027

To be eligible for the George A. Strait Minority Scholarship, applicants must: be enrolled in an ALA accredited library graduate school program or law school in the U.S.; be a member of a recognized minority group (as defined by current U.S. guidelines); intend to pursue a career in law librarianship; complete the Strait Scholarship/Fellowship application, indicating their interest in either the

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• Nellie Martin Carman Scholarship

• Amount$8,000
• DeadlineApril 15, 2027

The Nellie Martin Carman Scholarship's mission is to empower exceptional graduating high school seniors from King, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties in Washington state by providing financial support for their college education within the state. Scholarship Details Available to graduating seniors from public high schools in certain counties in Washington state Scholarships are renewable for

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• Don Schmidt Scholarship

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineApril 30, 2027

Ohio Parks and Recreation Association Foundation annually awards scholarships to students majoring in recreation, parks and leisure studies throughout Ohio. The Don Schmidt Scholarship is for students majoring in parks/law enforcement. To be eligible, applicants must: have a declared major in a relevant degree program at a college or university in Ohio, and/or the applicant must be a resident of

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• WIFLE Scholarship Program

• Amount$2,500
• DeadlineMay 1, 2027

WIFLE offers several scholarships to talented individuals to meet demands in the field of law enforcement and to foster the professional development of those engaged in Law Enforcement. The dollar amount of each scholarship will vary based on numerous factors. Scholarship Awards may be renewable on subsequent applications. WIFLE scholarships are awarded based on a student’s academic potential,

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• Chicago Police and Firefighter Training Academy Scholarship

• AmountVaries
• DeadlineMay 1, 2027

To be eligible for the Chicago Police and Firefighter Training Academy Scholarship, applicants must: be a resident of Chicago; have an attendance rate of at least 90%; have a valid school ID, state ID, or valid driver's license with a good driving record; have obtained a physical examination (within 12 months); have completed a background check, which includes fingerprinting and no felony