Justice Administration Scholarships
Degrees Lead to Law School or Law Enforcement
Programs in Justice Administration generally provide undergraduates and two-year students with a broad survey of criminal justice and law enforcement courses. Graduates may use the programs as a means to a pre-law degree or as an entry level into corrections, public safety and law enforcement. Graduates may also go on to study other disciplines such as business, social sciences and psychology, all of which can benefit from a basic education in criminology and criminal justice.
Scholarship Programs
The University of Louisville offers the following scholarships for students in the Justice Administration program:
- John C. Klotter Award goes to an outstanding graduating senior in the JA major.
- John C. Klotter Endowment is designed to reward a student in the police administration program.
- Kenneth Nally Award goes to an upper level student in the JA major.
The U of L Department of Justice Administration is divided into two parts, the National Crime Prevention Institute and the Southern Police Institute. Students may pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Mt. Hood Community College in Oregon sponsors two scholarships suited to students majoring in the Criminal Justice program. The Associate of Science in Criminal Justice Administration degree prepares students to either pursue four-year degrees or head into entry-level positions in law enforcement, public safety or corrections:
- Oregon Association Chiefs of Police Scholarships are awarded to students in the major who are already sure of a career in the field. Preference is given to a dependent of a public safety official, but otherwise academic merit is highly considered.
- Oregon State Sheriff's Association Criminal Justice Administration Scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student in the Criminal Justice Admin degree who is at least in their sophomore year of the major.
Cerritos College in California provides the Administration of Justice program. The curriculum is designed to offer a broad base of general coursework in criminal justice. Students may use the program as a stepping off for pre-law, or entry-level jobs in law enforcement and corrections, even legal secretarial work. Scholarships are awarded to academically talented students in the program. Awards are $250:
- Stephen Blair Memorial Scholarship
- Richard McGrath Memorial Scholarship
The Law Enforcement and Justice Administration program of Western Illinois University offers a number of scholarships:
- American Society for Industrial Security Scholarship is a small $150 award that goes to a student in the LEJA major who also is pursuing security as a career.
- Keith Webb Scholarship program requires applicants to have a GPA of at least 3.2 and possess an interest in the field of criminal justice. Recipients are awarded $500.
- Roy Shephard Scholarship for African American Students is awarded to minorities in the LEJA major. The intent is to encourage underrepresented populations in the field of law enforcement. Students receive $250.
- Hendrickson Scholarship is given to a female student in the LEJA major who is at least in her junior year of studies, maintains a consistently superior GPA and holds down a part-time job in order to fund her education. Funding varies based on applicant's need.
