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