Criminal Justice Scholarships

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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 2025 List

Lawrence ‘Larry’ Frazier Memorial Scholarship

This award is available for U.S. undergraduate students who are residents of Nebraska and graduate from a Nebraska high school. Students must contribute financially to his/her own education. It is preferred that students pursue a career in aviation, insurance or law, have experience in debate, and have participated in Boy/Girl Scouts during his/her youth.
Award Amount

Total:  $700

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  March 15

Marilynne Graboys Wool Scholarship

This scholarship is for Rhode Island women with financial need who plan to attend graduate school to obtain a law degree at an accredited institution.
Award Amount

Total:  $12,000

Awards:  2

Deadline

Deadline:  May 31

Vermont DAR Good Citizenship Scholarship

This scholarship is available for Vermont high school seniors who are seeking a degree in the social sciences. Students must demonstrate academic achievement and financial need.
Award Amount

Total:  $500

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  February 11

Vermont Police Association: Erwin Bugbee Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is available for Vermont undergraduate students seeking a degree in law enforcement. Students must demonstrate financial need.
Award Amount

Total:  $1,000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  February 11

Vermont Police Association: Raymond R. Mooney Scholarship

This award is available for Vermont undergraduate students who are seeking education or training in a field related to public safety, including, but not limited to, emergency services, law enforcement, and criminal justice. Students must demonstrate financial need.
Award Amount

Total:  $1,000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  February 12

Tannenwald Writing Competition

This award is for full- or part-time law school students pursuing any law degree, or other students enrolled in a U.S. law school tax course as part of an MBA or other non-law degree program. Students must submit a paper on any technical or policy-oriented topics relating to any type of existing or proposed U.S. federal or state tax or taxation system, including topics relating to tax practice ethical and professional responsibility matters.
Award Amount

Total:  $9,000

Awards:  3

Deadline

Deadline:  July 08

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:  $70,000

Awards:  10

Deadline

Deadline:  December 31

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:  $1,500

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  December 05

John Hudson Savage Memorial Scholarship

This award is available to Vermont students who reside in Chittenden County and are seeking a degree in public safety, including but not limited to, emergency medical services, fire service, health care, or law enforcement. Students must demonstrate financial need and community service.
Award Amount

Total:  $500

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  February 11

Vermont Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship

This scholarship is available for Vermont students who are seeking a degree in law enforcement. Students must demonstrate academic achievement and financial need.
Award Amount

Total:  $1,000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  February 11