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Justice is served in these scholarships for criminal justice majors. Students wishing to pursue a career in criminal investigation, law enforcement, or forensic science can find money to fund their college tuition and other fees with these criminal justice scholarships. Take our Scholarship Match Quiz and find more scholarships for you. Browse our list of criminal justice scholarships and find ways to make paying for college less of a crime.

Criminal Justice Scholarships 2024 List

Marjorie M. Shostak Scholarship

This award is available for U.S. college sophomores, juniors and seniors who are pursuing an academic discipline leading to a career in international trade, business, law or a related international field. Acceptable majors include business administration with an international emphasis, economics or political science ( i.e., pursuing a law degree, with an international emphasis). Students must attend an accredited Southern California institution and have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
Award Amount

Total:  $1500

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  December 05

MALDEF Law School Scholarship

This award is available for Hispanic students who will be enrolled full time in a law program during the upcoming school year. Selection will be made by considering involvement in and commitment to serve the Hispanic community through the legal profession academics professional achievements and financial need.
Award Amount

Total:  $70000

Awards:  10

Deadline

Deadline:  December 31

MileMark Media Legal Scholarship

This award is open to all high school, college and grad students interested in pursuing law, criminal justice or forensics. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and must submit an original essay of 500 words or less. Click here to learn more and apply today!
Award Amount

Total:  $1000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  January 20

StudentCam Documentary Competition

This contest is available for U.S. students in middle school and high school. In order to enter, applicants must submit a short video documentary about an issue, event, or topic that helped him/her better understand the role of the federal government in their life or community.
Award Amount

Total:  $20000000

Awards:  200

Deadline

Deadline:  January 20

Klif Kramer Firefighter Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is available for U.S. undergraduate students enrolled in the firefighting or emergency medical services program at the Florida State College of Jacksonville. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
Award Amount

Total:  $1000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  January 31

John Edward Allen Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is available for U.S. students who are attending Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ). Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, and must be majoring in pre-law, business, or transportation.
Award Amount

Total:  $4400

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  January 31

Captain Robert C. Sorensen Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship is available for U.S. students who are enrolled in the Fire Science program at Florida State College of Jacksonville (FSCJ). Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and enroll in at least six credit hours per semester.
Award Amount

Total:  $1000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  January 31

Army Staff Sgt. Richard S. Eaton, Jr. Scholarship

The Thomas Knowlton Award recognizes those individuals who have significantly contributed to the promotion of Army Intelligence. U.S. undergraduate and graduate students who are studying in fields related to alliance building, counterintelligence, cultural understanding, and national security.
Award Amount

Total:  $1000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  January 31

The Harold Johnson Law Enforcement Scholarship

The Harold Johnson Law Enforcement Scholarship is available for graduating seniors and graduates of a public or private high school in San Mateo County or Santa Clara County. Applicants must have declared a program of study in law enforcement (or criminal justice, administration of justice or police science) and plan on pursuing a career in police work, corrections or other criminal justice fields.
Award Amount

Total:  $5000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  February 14

J.L. Weigand, Jr. Notre Dame Legal Education Trust Scholarship

This award is available for U.S. graduate students who attend or plan to attend the University of Notre Dame Law School, the University of Kansas Law School, or Washburn Law School. Students must be residents of Kansas and be in the top 10 percent of his/her class.
Award Amount

Total:  $20000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  February 15