Forensics
Scholarships
- CW Post College:
- Database of various criminal justice degrees, which offer scholarships:
- Association of Firearms and Toolmarks Examiners Scholarship:
http://www.afte.org/AssociationInfo/a_scholarship.htm
This organization offers $1000 annual scholarship to students seeking a career in forensic science. Applications will be reviewed and recipients chosen by the scholarship committee prior to the annual AFTE Training Conference. Scholarships granted will be for the school year beginning on or about the following September
C.W. Post Forensic Scholarships are available to entering freshmen or
transfer students who desire to major in Forensic Science full-time at the
undergraduate level. Minimal qualifications include a “B” average (3.0 out of a
4.0 G.P.A.) in all previous schoolwork and an SAT composite of at least 1000
(old SAT) or 1500 (new SAT) for new freshmen. Transfers must have 3.0 minimum
cumulative G.P.A. International students must submit a minimal TOEFL score of
525. All scholarship recipients must apply and be admitted as full-time
matriculated undergraduate Forensic Science students for the 2006-2007 academic
year at C.W. Post.
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Grace M. Walsh Forensic Scholarships:
AVAILABLE: ANNUALLY
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
This offer is for outstanding forensic students. Sixty percent of the annual scholarship funds are to be awarded to incoming students and forty percent of the scholarship funds are to be awarded to returning students who meet eligibility requirements.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Contact the Director of Forensics for application information.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 1
- Ellis R. Kerley Forensic Sciences Foundation Scholarships
Papers or posters will be selected from among the abstracts submitted. At the annual American Academy of Forensic Sciences meeting, the selected papers/posters will be presented during the Ellis R. Kerley Award Program. The paper or research which best demonstrates the excellence in pursuit of developments in the field of forensic anthropology personified by the late Ellis R. Kerley will receive the Ellis R. Kerley Award. The award will be granted for the paper or poster which best demonstrates originality, creativity, depth of research, innovation, new methodologies, research design, significance to the field, and/or potential impact on the practices of forensic anthropology.
- Virginia Institute of Forensic Science and Medicine Scholarships
- Accredited Criminal Justice Forensic Scholarship
- Emily R. Murphy Scholarship in Forensic Science
The scholarship is awarded each spring to a graduate student in forensic science. The award is based on merit. Email fos@vcu.edu for more information.
- The UNI Forensic Program
This program offers several scholarships. The most frequently received of these scholarships are the general program awards. These general program scholarships are usually partial tuition awards, but some students who are exceptionally committed to the program may receive full tuition awards. Some specialized awards, such as the Bartlett Freeland Debate Awards, the Ebel, and the Koh, are also available. The scholarship brochure from the Office of Financial Aid provides more details about these specialized awards. The scholarships are open to freshmen, transfer students, and current students of UNI. Students are selcted to receive forensic scholarships based on their level of commitment to the program, their competitive contributions, and their academic standing.
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UNO/UNL Criminal Justice Education Fund The Criminal
Justice Education Fund is to provide
scholarship or research assistance,
fellowships or grants to undergraduate or graduate students majoring
in
criminal justice. The amount awarded varies from year to year.
Applicants must submit a
transcript and a letter outlining career
goals and the use to which
the monies will be applied. Interested
persons should contact their
advisor for further information.
Applications should be
submitted to: Criminal Justice Fund Advisory
Board, Department of Criminal
Justice, Durham Science Center 208,
University of Nebraska-0maha,
Omaha, NE 68182. Deadline for
application is March 15.
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DONALD J. WEISENHORN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SCHOLARSHIP
Amount
varies; Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate
student,
majoring in Criminal Justice, and be sophomore or above.
GPA requirement 3.0.
Applications must be received by Feb 14.
- UNI Forensics Scholarships http://www.eni.edu/forensics/scholarship.html
- NAU Scholarship http://www.commu.nau.edu/forensic/for_scholarships.html
- VCA Forensic Science
Scholarships, fellowships and teaching assistantships
Emily F. Murphy Scholarship in Forensic Science
http://www.has.vcu.edu/forensics/current_stud/cs_grad_scholarship.html
- AFTE Scholarship Program: $1,000
www.cwpost.liu.edu/cwis/cwp/finaid/fall/applications/forensic.pdf
- Ellis R. Kerley: Forensic Sciences Foundation- The board is committed to
issuing a minimum of one scholarship per academic year to a qualified
graduate level student who is enrolled in an educational program leading
to a graduate degree in physical anthropology or forensic anthropology.
http://www.elliskerleyforensicsciencesfoundation.org/Application.htm
- AFTE (Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners) The AFTE awards
$1000.00 annually to students seeking careers in the field of Forensic
Science. Applications will be reviewed and recipients will be chosen by
Scholarship Committee prior to the annual AFTE Training Conference.
Scholarships granted will be for the school year beginning on or about the
following September. Scholarship renewals are not automatic; therefore, it
will be necessary to apply every year for a scholarship. Scholarship funds
approved will be sent directly to the applicant, payable to the applicant
and the educational institution.
http://www.afte.org/AssociationInfo/files/Scholarship%20application.doc
Contact: Michael T. Neel
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
Atlanta Forensic Science Laboratory, Suite 410
2600 Century Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30345-3100
For more info: http://www.afte.org/AssocationInfo/a_scholarship.htm
- Emily R. Murphy Scholarship in Forensic Science:
The Emily R. Murphy Scholarship in Forensic Science was established in her
honor. Family, friends, alumni, students and faculty have contributed to this
fund to bring it to endowment — ensuring that the Emily R. Murphy
Scholarship will be available into perpetuity. The scholarship is awarded each
spring to a graduate student in forensic science. The award is based on merit.
To learn more about the scholarship, e-mail fos@vcu.edu
- VCU: Forensic Science Scholarships, fellowships, and teaching assistantships.
The scholarship is awarded each spring to a graduate student in forensic
science. The award is based on merit.
www.has.vcu.edu/forensics/current_stud/cs_grad_scholarship.html
- Trent University- There are no scholarships that are specific to Forensic Science.
However, students with incoming averages of 80% or better will
automatically receive scholarships of $1000 to $2500. There is a wide array
of other scholarships and bursaries available. Check the online site at
www.trentu.ca/calendar/uc41.html or contact the Financial Aid Office for
further details. For more info:
http://www.trentu.ca/academic/forensicscience/faq.html
- Long Island University- C.W. Post Campus- C.W. Post Forensic Scholarships are
available to entering freshmen or transfer students who desire to major in
Forensic Science. Minimal qualifications include a “b” average
in all previous schoolwork and an SAT composite of at
least 1000 for new freshman. Transfers must have 3.0 minimum Cumulative
GPA. International students must submit a minimal TOEFL score of 525. All
scholarship recipients must apply and be admitted as fulltime matriculated
undergraduate Forensic Science students for the academic year at C.W. Post.
Contact:
Long Island University
C.W. Post Campus
Forensic Science Scholarship Committee
C/o Dr. Joan Shields
720 Northern Blvd.
Brookville, NY 11548
(516) 299-3071
Fax: (516) 299-3944
For more information: http://www.liu.edu/cwpost
- Justice Scholarship Program- This scholarship will support ten matriculated
undergraduate students of John Jay College who exemplify perseverance and
dedication in pursuing a public service career. The scholarship is to be
applied to educational expenses and to support undergraduate research. Five
scholarships will be offered to each incoming class and five scholarships will
be offered to currently enrolled students who have completed 30 credits.
Establishment of a scholarship of $2000 is to be awarded in two installments.
The first installment prior to the beginning of the fall semester and the second
installment at the end of the spring semester.
Criteria:
1. Entering Freshman
The minimum qualifications for this program include a secondary school rank in the top 10 percent, a combination SAT I score of at least 1140 or a score of 90 on the NYS English and Math A Regents.
2. Maintain an overall 3.5 grade point average
Applications are to be submitted to:
Dr. Patricia Sinatra
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Director of Freshman Programs and Scholarships Services
445 West 59th Street- Room 3125N
New York, New York 10019
Telephone: 212- 237- 8120
- UNI Forensics Scholarship (University of Northern Iowa)
The UNI Forensic Program is able to offer several scholarships. The most frequently
received of these scholarships are the general program awards. Some specialized awards,
such as the Bartlett Freeland Debate Awards, the Ebel, and the Koh are also available.
Initial Eligibility Requirements: The student must be admitted to the University, The
student must submit all required
forensics scholarship application materials, The
student must have a cumulative grade
point average of not less than 3.0 on a 4.0
scale, The student must enroll as a
full-time student (at least 12 credit hours), The
student must agree to abide by the
rules and procedures of the forensics program
during his/her participation Send all application materials and forms to:
Jacob Thompson
Director of Forensics
343 Lang Hall
Department of Communication Studies
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0318
For More Information: www.uni.edu/forensic/scholarship.html
- University of Technology Sydney (center for
Forensic
Science):(http://www.forensics.edu.au/article.php?sid=218)
- University of Northern Iowa (UNI) Forensic Program- Scholarship recipients are
- expected to be team leaders and exhibit a commitment to UNI Forensics beyond that of team members not on scholarship. http://www.uni.edu/forensic/scholarship.html
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- Information Assurance Scholarship Program (IASP)- Information Assurance
Scholarship Program provides full
scholarship support to selected
undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students seeking degrees and
graduate certificates in information assurance disciplines. http://www.defenselink.mil/nii/iasp/
· Emily R. Murphy Scholarship in Forensic Science- To learn more about the scholarship, e-mail fos@vcu.edu. It awards $1000.00 annually to students seeking a career in Forensic Science. Scholarships granted will be for the school year beginning on or about the following September. Scholarship renewals are not automatic; therefore, it will be necessary to apply every year for a scholarship.
· Various Forensic Science Scholarships Around America- http://www.forensicpage.com/new05.htm