Department of Criminal Justice Administration Scholarships

 Frank Lee Criminal Justice Scholarship

Requirements:
  • Recipient must be a resident of Tennessee and be a full-time student
  • Recipient must be at least a rising junior or senior majoring in Criminal Justice Administration
  • Recipient must have a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA
  • Recipient must document financial need through MTSU financial aid office
  • This award is for one year, but renewal is not precluded
 

R. B. J. Campbelle, Jr. Scholarship

Requirements:
  • The applicant must be a resident of Tennessee and be a full-time student
  • The applicant must be pursuing a degree in the field of Criminal Justice Administration
  • The award is for one year, but renewal is not precluded

Tennessee Juvenile Court Services Association (TJCSA)

Criminal Justice Endowed Scholarship

Requirements:
  • The applicant must be a resident of Tennessee and a full-time student
  • The applicant must be pursuing a degree in the field of Criminal Justice or Criminology
  • The applicant must have intent and the professional potential to pursue a career in the juvenile justice profession
  • The applicant must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or higher
  • The applicant must be at least a rising junior or senior in the Criminal Justice Administration undergraduate program
  • This award is for one year, but renewal is not precluded

 

Law Enforcement Scholarship

Requirements:
  • Recipients must meet all requirements for admission and have been accepted and/or enrolled in Middle Tennessee State University at the time of the award
  • Recipient must be a resident of the State of Tennessee and a full-time student (or part-time student currently employed as a law enforcement officer)
  • Recipient must demonstrate intent and professional potential to pursue a career in law enforcement
  • Recipient must be at least a rising junior or senior majoring in Criminal Justice Administration
  • Recipient must have a minimum 2.75 cumulative grade point average

Ashton Thomas Scholarship

Requirements:

  • Recipient must be currently enrolled at MTSU and pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice Administration.
  • Recipient must be in good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
  •  Recipient must have served or currently serving in the United States Air Force, Air Force Reserves, or Air Force ROTC; after which any branch of military service will receive preference.
  • Recipient must have demonstrated leadership and current service to the community (verified by organization).
  • This award is for one year, but renewal is not precluded.

Dennis D. Powell Scholarship

Requirements:

  • Have an overall minimum 2.75 grade point average on a 4.0 scale at the time of the application. (Can also consider ACT/SAT score for incoming freshman).
  • Have declared a MAJOR in Criminal Justice Administration.
  • All entering or currently enrolled students are eligible.
  • Need in the broadest sense may be considered.
  • If a recipient fails to maintain the required level of academic performance or changes to a major/minor outside those specified, they shall forfeit any unpaid balance of their award.

 

 You may apply for scholarships online here: www.mtsu.edu/scholarships/opportunities

The scholarship deadline is February 15th.

 

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Office Phone:
615.898.2630

Email:
cjadept@mtsu.edu

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 238
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN 37132

Department Main Office:
Academic Classroom Building 230

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