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A Brean Murray Memorial Scholarship

The A. Brean Murray Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the memory of a truly remarkable member of the John Jay College community. Mr. Murray was raised as an orphan in Ireland and immigrated to the United States at the age of thirteen. A self-made man, Mr. Murray put himself through college at Villanova University by selling sandwiches to fellow students.

He went on to serve in the U.S. military as a member of the 82nd Airborne Division and was also assigned to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

A. Brean Murray enjoyed many successes throughout his professional career at such companies as IBM, Cogan, Berlind, Weill and Levitt, where he worked as a partner. Mr. Murray also served as an Official at the American Stock Exchange, as a Director of the Doral Financial Corporation, and as CEO of Brean Murray & Co., which he founded in 1973.

Mr. Murray served as a Board member of the John Jay College Foundation and led fundraising efforts to establish the McCabe Fellowship. Together with his wife, Bettina Murray (Professor of Communication Skills and Board Member of the John Jay Foundation), he established a scholarship fund to provide disadvantaged students with an opportunity to attend a Summer Program at Columbia University.

In recognition of his commitment to immigrant students, the A. Brean Murray Memorial Scholarship will support an international student (F-1 Visa) or student who recently immigrated to the U.S. in pursuit of a Baccalaureate Degree at John Jay College (students born in Puerto Rico or other US Territories are eligible to apply).

Please note that the scholarship is intended to fund studies at John Jay College. Permit courses (including study abroad) and other external programs will not be funded.

Award Amount : $2,000 per term; renewable

Requirements:

Matriculated undergraduate student
Minimum 60 earned credits or greater
Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA or greater
An international student (F-1 Visa) or student who recently immigrated to the U.S. in pursuit of a Baccalaureate Degree at John Jay College (students born in Puerto Rico or other US Territories are eligible to apply)

Alfred Siegel Memorial Scholarship

The Alfred Siegel Scholarship honors the life and legacy of Alfred Siegel, the former deputy director of the Center for Court Innovation, who passed away in 2014. Over the course of his career, which, in addition to the 15 years he spent at the Center for Court Innovation, included service at the New York City Department of Probation and the Bronx District Attorney’s Office, Alfred made significant contributions to the field of justice reform.

Created in partnership with the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, the goal of The Alfred Siegel Scholarship is to encourage and support students, including those with previous involvement in the justice system and/or the child welfare system, in reaching their higher education goals. The scholarship will be given to a current or prospective John Jay student to help them defray tuition costs in the amount of $2,000.

Recipients of The Alfred Siegel Scholarship will share some of the qualities that were at the center of Alfred Siegel’s work throughout his lifetime – kindness, personal integrity, and devotion to public service.

Award Amount: $2,000

Requirements:

Open to all undergraduate students in good academic standing
Participation in community service is encouraged
Prior connection with the Center for Court Innovation or one of its projects preferred
Preference will be given to students who have overcome substantial hardships, such as involvement in the criminal justice or child welfare systems

ARF WIDE Scholarship

ARF WIDE is a participation-based CAREER PREPARATION PROGRAM designed to identify, inform, connect and support the workforce of the future in market research, data and analytics within the advertising and marketing industries. As the “voice of the customer” the ongoing excellence of the industry’s work demands that our teams represent the increasingly diverse populations we study and serve.

WIDE is managed by the Advertising Research Foundation (The A.R.F.), whose mission is “to further, through research, the art and science of advertising,” which it has carried out since the 1930’s. Our membership consists of the largest advertisers, market research firms, analytics and data firms, media agencies, advertising agencies, platforms and media/content creators in the world.

Through the support of our member companies, we prepare bright college students to be the most well prepared and sought-after intern and entry-level job candidates available to our industry.

John Jay College is honored to be one of five partner universities to benefit from the scholarship.

Program Details:

ARF WIDE is a two-year program for students in the last two years of their undergraduate studies and consists of the following career preparation components:

Access to all ARF Conferences and events
Access to the ARF Knowledge Center
Assignment of a “Young Professionals” coach and a seasoned executive mentor to guide and support you at every step of your journey
Specially curated “Career Lab” events hosted by leading companies, showcasing current work and highlighting the many varied potential career paths
Interview and resume prep and other support
3-year membership in The ARF as a WIDE alum and ongoing events and community
Industry recognition as one of the best interns and entry-level employees available
For some WIDE scholars with the most need, some scholarship dollars are available, recipients determined by The ARF and your university
Automatic priority interview slots at some of the most sought-after internships and entry-level jobs

Award Amount: Currently, $2,500 per term; renewable (subject to change)

Requirements:

Full-time Junior (60 or more earned credits); exceptions made for outstanding undergraduates who meet other criteria
Open to all majors
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Demonstrated interest in the fields of advertising, marketing, media, media research, market research, insights and/or data analytics
Underrepresented background including:
- Low-income family
- Minority
- From a poor, low-mobility urban, suburban or rural area
- First-generation to attend college
- Qualifies for financial aid through programs like Pell Grants
- Recent transfer to 4-year institution from a community college

Note: Recipients are expected to commit at least 3-4 hours of time monthly to actively engage with WIDE programming

Art & Justice Endowed Scholarship

The Art & Justice Endowed Scholarship was established by Eugene Mercy, Jr. with a gift from the Sue and Eugene Mercy, Jr. Foundation. Mr. Mercy had a successful 25-year career with Goldman Sachs and is a strong supporter of the visual arts. The scholarship supports undergraduates minoring in Art who are interested in the intersection of the visual arts and justice advocacy and how one supports the other.

Award Amount: Two, $1,000 scholarships awarded annually to be used for tuition, fees and other educational expenses.

Requirements:

Full-time matriculated undergraduate student
Minoring in Art
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Preference for applicants interested in exploring the intersection of the visual arts and justice

Selection: The recipients will be selected by the Art & Music Department Scholarship Committee.

Becas Scholarship Program

The Becas Scholarship Program is a program that offers scholarships that range from $4500 to $6030 to CUNY undergraduate and graduate students who meet three criteria: academic excellence, financial need, and commitment to service in the Mexican community. Scholarship recipients participate in a monthly professionalization seminar and complete internships for a total of 200 hours in an affiliated nonprofit institution. Freshmen and Sophomores are eligible to apply.

www.lehman.cuny.edu/cuny-mexican-studies-institute/scholarships.php

Note: This is an external opportunity for which John Jay College students are encouraged to apply.

Belle Zeller Scholarship

The scholarship honors the founding president of the PSC, Belle Zeller, Professor Emerita of Political Science at Brooklyn College, where she taught for over 40 years. This scholarship is intended to honor the unique qualities of Belle Zeller: the combination of social commitment and scholarship. The Fund is an independent nonprofit organization.

https://bellezeller.org/

Note: This is an external opportunity for which John Jay College students are encouraged to apply.

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship is a grant program that enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, thereby gaining skills critical to our national security and economic competitiveness.

The Gilman Scholarship Program is open to U.S. citizen undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college or university to participate in study and intern abroad programs worldwide.

https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/

Note: This is an external opportunity for which John Jay College students are encouraged to apply.

Bloom Strategic Consulting Scholarship

Bloom Strategic Consulting, Inc. is a trial consulting firm founded by alumnus Jason Bloom. Mr. Bloom received an MA in Forensic Psychology in 1996, studying the psychology of jury decision-making and judgment. He is a frequent author and international speaker on trial advocacy and courtroom psychology.

The scholarship was created to honor the 10-year anniversary of Bloom Strategic Consulting, Inc. and will be awarded annually to an outstanding student majoring in BA/MA Forensic Psychology or MA Forensic Psychology.

Award Amount: $1,000

Requirements:

BA/MA Forensic Psychology or MA Forensic Psychology
Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA or greater

Caliph & Arlette Mathis Scholarship for Global Security Studies

Cal Mathis is a double John Jay Alumnus, (BA ’87, MA ‘09), receiving his Bachelor’s in Deviant Behavior in 1987 and his Master’s in Protection Management in 2009. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy. He is currently the Vice President and Chief Security Officer at S&P Global and is responsible for the global security operations in the financial services industry for 125 countries around the world.

He was formerly the Sheriff of New York City, overseeing an agency of 250 sworn and support personnel. Mr. Mathis held numerous leadership roles in law enforcement for over 20 years, including as a lieutenant for the NYC Transit Police Department and the NYPD Intelligence Division.

This scholarship has been created to support two deserving, traditionally underrepresented students, who have demonstrated academic ability pursuing security management studies. It can be used to pay for tuition, fees, books, supplies, transportation and other educational expenses.

Award Amount: The scholarship provides a one-time award of $1,000 to two students that can be used for tuition, fees and other educational expenses.

Requirements:

Matriculated undergraduate student in the Security Management Program
Demonstrated financial need through a FAFSA or other supporting documentation as determined by the Financial Aid Office
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Completed at least 1 semester at an accredited college or university
Preference for traditionally underrepresented students with demonstrated academic promise

Candida Caro and Felix Puello Graduate Scholarship for Forensic Psychology

Las Alba FV was created by two sisters with a passion for helping others. Alumna Johanny Puello ‘13 is a fashion photographer and designer who earned degrees in Forensic Psychology and Special Early Childhood Education. Angelina Puello is a nurse who has been in the Navy for 16 years. The inspiration for Las Alba FV began when Johanny asked Angelina for one of her old uniforms to design a handbag. “Why not take these uniforms, which often are thrown away or shredded, and give something back to the people that served in them and their families,” she thought. Their mission is to create beautiful, repurposed bags from military uniforms and leather and use the profits to provide scholarships to students interested in studying and/or doing research on mental health conditions, including PTSD and other conditions that effect veterans and military members at higher rates than the general population.

Johanny and Angelina Puello established the Candida Caro and Felix Puello Graduate Scholarship for Forensic Psychology to honor their beloved grandparents. The scholarship supports full-time graduate students in the MA in Forensic Psychology program, who want to help decrease the number of individuals suffering from mental health illnesses and improve their treatment through research.

Award Amount: $1,250 per year to be used for tuition, fees, and other educational expenses.

Requirements:

Full-time student enrolled in the MA in Forensic Psychology and MA in Forensic
Mental Health Counseling programs, including the dual degree BA/MA program
Studies or research focused mental health
Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA
Demonstrated financial need, determined through a completed FAFSA or other supporting documentation as determined by the Financial Aid Office

Candida Caro and Felix Puello Scholarship for Children of Veterans and Military Members in Forensic Psychology

Las Alba FV was created by two sisters with a passion for helping others. Alumna Johanny Puello ‘13 is a fashion photographer and designer who earned degrees in Forensic Psychology and Special Early Childhood Education. Angelina Puello is a nurse who has been in the Navy for 16 years. The inspiration for Las Alba FV began when
Johanny asked Angelina for one of her old uniforms to design a handbag. “Why not take these uniforms, which often are thrown away or shredded, and give something back to the people that served in them and their families,” she thought. Their mission is to create beautiful, repurposed bags from military uniforms and leather and use the profits to provide scholarships to students interested in studying and/or doing research on mental health conditions, including PTSD and other conditions that effect veterans and military members at higher rates than the general population.

Johanny and Angelina Puello established the Candida Caro and Felix Puello Scholarship for Children of Veterans and Military Members in Forensic Psychology to honor their beloved grandparents. The scholarship supports full-time undergraduate students in the BA in Forensic Psychology program, who want to help decrease the number of individuals suffering from mental health illnesses and improve their treatment through research.

Award Amount: $1,250 per year to be used for tuition, fees, and other educational expenses.

Requirements:

Full-time undergraduate student enrolled in the BA in Forensic Psychology program, including the dual degree BA/MA program
Child of a veteran or military member (active, reserve or National Guard)
Studies or research focused mental health
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Demonstrated financial need, determined through a completed FAFSA or other supporting documentation as determined by the Financial Aid Office

Captain Edward Leuchs Scholarship

The Captain Edward Leuchs Scholarship is awarded to one full-time student with a minimum 3.2 GPA in the amount of $1,000. Eligible applicants must be from a developing nation and plan to pursue a career in law enforcement or public service. It was founded by the children of the late Captain Leuchs who served in the East Orange, New Jersey Police Department.

Award Amount: $1,000

Requirements:

Matriculated undergraduate student
Minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA or greater
From a developing nation
Plan to pursue a career in law enforcement or public service

Cheryl Williams Memorial Scholarship

Professor Williams, a valued member of the Psychology Department, was known for her outstanding dedication and commitment to her students.

In the wake of the attacks of September 11, 2001, Cheryl rushed to aide survivors as a grief counselor at Ground Zero. Comforting and counseling countless individuals, Cheryl worked tirelessly in the midst of the chaos and debris without a mask or other form of protection. Tragically, Cheryl developed an aggressive form of lung cancer that eventually claimed her life.

Cheryl loved the students of John Jay and created this fund to ensure that learning and growth would be provided for them in the future.

The Cheryl Williams Memorial Scholarship supports students interested in presenting at professional conferences.

Award Amount: up to $1,000

Con Edison Endowed Scholarship

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc., commonly known as Con Edison, operates one of the world’s largest energy delivery systems. Founded in 1823 as the New York Gas Light company, its electric, gas, and steam services provide energy for the 10 million people who live in New York City and Westchester County.

As a community leader and partner, Con Edison is committed to supporting organizations that safeguard diversity, equality, social justice, and civic involvement. The company is also dedicated to advancing Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education at all grade levels that inspires students to imagine, invent, and engineer.

The Con Edison Endowed Scholarship was established to provide permanent support, based on financial need, for undergraduate students majoring in STEM disciplines and will inspire John Jay College students for generations to come.

Award Amount: $5,000 per year awarded to one student or split equally between two students to be used for tuition, fees and other educational expenses.

Requirements:

Matriculated undergraduate student
Majoring in one of the following STEM subjects: Applied Mathematics, Cell and Molecular Biology, Computer Science and Information Security, Forensic Science and Toxicology
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Demonstrated financial need, determined through a completed FAFSA or other supporting documentation as determined by the Financial Aid Office

Cupcake Chromatography Hope Scholarship for STEM Majors

Founded by John Jay College alumna Nadia Sandy-Bruce, Cupcake Chromatography has a mission to spread sweetness and hope, with a focus on making STEM education more palatable. This scholarship has been established with a goal of providing financial support to undergraduates majoring in a STEM field with a preference for members of underrepresented groups, especially immigrants.

Award Amount: $1,000 per year to be used for tuition, fees and other educational expenses.

Requirements:

Undergraduate majoring in Applied Mathematics, Cell and Molecular Biology, Computer Science and Information Security, Forensic Science or Toxicology
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Preference for a student of an underrepresented or immigrant background
Preference for those who are working while pursuing their degree

David L. Boren Scholarship

The Boren Scholarship provides up to $25,000 in assistance to study abroad. Preference is given to students who will study abroad for longer periods of time and who are committed to government service. Undergraduate students who are United States citizens and planning to study abroad in a country that is not Canada, Australia, New Zealand or in Western Europe are eligible to apply.

www.borenawards.org/

Note: This is an external opportunity for which John Jay College students are encouraged to apply.

Detective Wen Jian Liu Scholarship

This $1,000 scholarship is generously funded by the Chinese American Citizens Alliance of Greater New York (CACAGNY) in memory of Detective Wen Jian Liu, who, along with his partner, Detective Rafael Ramos, was tragically assassinated on December 20, 2014.

Award Amount: $1,000

Requirements:

Matriculated undergraduate student
Minimum 3.0 GPA
An interest in policing, preference to those interested in serving the Asian American communities of NYC

Detective Wilbert A. Mora Memorial Scholarship

Every day, law enforcement officers courageously confront danger to keep our communities safe. Tragically on January 21, 2022 while responding to a domestic call, NYPD Detectives Jason Rivera and Wilbert Mora were fatally shot. Detective Rivera died that same evening, and Detective Mora succumbed to his injuries and died on January 25, 2022.

Detective Mora represents the best of what the NYPD, The City University of New York (CUNY), and John Jay College have to offer. His life of courage provides us with a worthy example of leadership, excellence, and commitment to public service. Detective Mora was a proud alumnus, receiving his B.S. in Criminal Justice from John Jay College in 2018.

In his honor, the Detective Wilbert A. Mora Memorial Scholarship Endowment memorializes his academic journey, legacy, and impact and serves as a guiding model for generations of students as they become fierce advocates for justice in all forms.

Award Amount: A minimum of $2,000 per year per student for two students or $4,000 per year for one student to be used for tuition, fees and other qualified educational expenses; renewable based on good academic standing.

Requirements:

Undergraduate or Graduate student
Minimum good academic standing
Preference given to transfer student(s)

Distinguished Service Award

The John Jay College Committee on Undergraduate Honors, Prizes and Awards grants the Distinguished Service Awards each year to five graduating seniors who have made significant contributions of service to the College. To be eligible for this award, you must have a minimum GPA of 2.0.

Note: This is a commencement award offered to graduating students. You must have applied for graduation by the designated deadline to be considered.

Dominican Bar Association Scholarship for Pre-Law Excellence

Formally founded in New York City in the 1990's as The American Society of Dominican Attorneys, The Dominican Bar Association (DBA) is a vibrant, growing organization of legal professionals which supports Latino members, particularly attorneys and law students of Dominican ancestry, in their pursuit of higher posts in the legal profession and other facets of influence in the United States. The DBA offers legal workshops, provides scholarships and mentorship to students who desire to pursue a career in law in order to strengthen the economic opportunities within the Latino legal community.

The DBA has established The Dominican Bar Association Scholarship for Pre-Law Excellence at John Jay College of Criminal to support two qualified students, who have shown a commitment to advocacy and public service and plans to pursue their law degree after graduation. Through the scholarship, the DBA seeks to encourage and empower underrepresented minorities to become leaders in the legal profession, strengthen their economic opportunities and assist in their degree completion.

Award Amount: $1,500 awarded annually for two students to be used for tuition, fees and other educational expenses. Not renewable.

Requirements:

Full-time Junior or Senior
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Completed at least 1 PLI Boot Camp, LSAT prep course or other eligible program within PLI and/or has secured an internship with a governmental or non-profit agency
Plan to attend law school upon graduation
Preference for traditionally underrepresented students in the legal field

Selection is made by the Pre-Law Institute Scholarship Committee

Dr. Katherine Arnoldi - Teenage Parenthood Scholarship

Founded by Dr. Katherine Arnoldi (English Department), this scholarship is intended to support a student who is currently or was a teenage parent (up to 19 years of age) when they began studying at John Jay College.

Award amount: $500

Requirements:

Matriculated undergraduate student
Current or previously a teenage parent (up to 19 years of age) when they began studying at John Jay College

Dr. Mangai Natarajan Scholarship for Global Justice

The Mangai Natarajan Scholarship for Global Justice was established in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the founding of the International Criminal Justice (ICJ) BA Program at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in 2000. The scholarship is named in honor of its first director, Professor Mangai Natarajan, Ph.D., for her scholarship, teaching, and commitment to the field of ICJ.

Mangai Natarajan, Ph.D. is a professor of Criminal Justice at John Jay College. She is a criminologist and crime scientist with a life mission to find solutions to problems that many victims, especially disadvantaged women and girls and sexual minorities, face worldwide. She is a widely published and an active policy-oriented researcher. She is a fierce advocate for increasing the representation and promoting leadership of women in policing worldwide. Ceaselessly active, she has played a significant role in building the ICJ program at John Jay, the first major of its kind in the world and dedicated herself to teaching many hundreds of students from diverse backgrounds who aspire for global justice. Her scholarship, teaching, and commitment to the field of ICJ are her legacy.

This Scholarship provides financial support to one senior majoring in ICJ each year who demonstrates academic promise, leadership potential, and involvement in activism to promote global justice.

Award Amount: $1,000 annually to be used for tuition, fees and other educational expenses.

Requirements:

An undergraduate, senior with 90 or more credits
Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA
Preference for those planning to attend graduate school
Preference for traditionally underrepresented students in the ICJ field

Selection is made by the ICJ BA faculty committee

Dr. Maria (Maki) Haberfeld Scholarship in Memory of Detective Wilbert Mora

The Dr. Maria (Maki) Haberfeld Scholarship in Memory of Detective Wilbert Mora was established by Dr. Maria (Maki) Haberfeld, Chair of the Department of Law, Police Science and Criminal Justice Administration, to celebrate the life and service of John Jay alumnus Detective Wilbert Mora. Detective Mora and his partner, Detective Jason Rivera, were tragically shot while responding to a domestic violence call on January 21, 2022.

Dr. Haberfeld dedicated her professional life to the enhancement of police training and education. She created a scholarship to honor the memory of Detective Mora that would impact the safety of line officers who put their life in danger to protect others. The scholarship provides financial support to students who demonstrate an interest in the advancement of police tactical training.

Award Amount: $1,000 to be used for tuition, fees and other qualified educational expenses.

Requirements:

Enrolled in an undergraduate program
Demonstrated interest in police training and education
Preference given to students who have already written papers and/or conducted research projects in the area of police training and education, with specific focus on tactical training.

Drs. James and Rubie Malone Scholarship

Winning a basketball scholarship changed the course of James Malone’s life, just as winning an academic scholarship changed the life of his wife, Rubie. Through the James and Rubie Malone Scholarship, two former vice presidents of John Jay College would like to give other students the same opportunities they had to reach their potential.

James Malone attended the University of Akron and went on to become director of John Jay’s SEEK Program, the dean of students and ultimately, vice president for administrative affairs. Rubie Malone, attended Clark College — now Clark Atlanta University, then went to the Hunter School of Social Work for a master’s degree and to Columbia University for a doctorate, retired in 2009 as assistant vice president for strategic planning.

As a testament to their belief in the John Jay College mission, “Educating for Justice,” and their desire to leave a lasting legacy, the James and Rubie Malone Scholarship was established. It is awarded annually to a sophomore student in good standing who demonstrates need, merit, and a commitment to community service. The scholarship, in the amount of $1,500, will be used to help defray the cost of the first semester of the student’s sophomore year.

Award Amount: $1,500

Requirements:

Matriculated undergraduate student
Minimum 3.0 Cumulative grade point average
Community service in and outside the College
Financial need as demonstrated by little or no family contribution (determined through FAFSA)

Elisa Morín Scholarship

The Elisa Morín Scholarship was established by family and friends in memory of Elisa Morín, mother of Professor José Luis Morín, Chairperson of the Department of Latin American and Latinx Studies.

Elisa Morín grew up poor in Depression Era Puerto Rico. She moved to New York City at an early age and later married William Morín, who also moved to New York City from Ponce, Puerto Rico, after serving in World War II. Known for her determination and perseverance, Elisa worked hard to raise six children in housing projects on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. One of her sons, José Luis Morín, would go on to earn an Ivy League degree and become a civil rights and international human rights lawyer, founding Provost of Guttman Community College, and professor and department chair of the Department Latin American and Latinx Studies at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. The Elisa Morín Scholarship honors her and all mothers of Latin American origin who work hard and make great sacrifices so that their children will know a better life. The scholarship will support a first-generation student, regardless of immigration status, who is majoring or minoring in Latin American and Latinx Studies and who is committed to public service and social justice.

Award Amount: $1,000 to be awarded annually which may be used for tuition, fees, or any other educational expenses that will assist the student to meet their academic or career goals (e.g., an emergency expense or the cost of a law school or graduate school prep program).

Requirements:

Full-time, matriculated undergraduate student
Minimum good academic standing (2.0 cumulative GPA or better)
Majoring or minoring in Latin American and Latinx Studies (LLS)
First-generation college student, regardless of immigration status
A commitment to community service and social justice
Can demonstrate financial need

Ellis Island Honors Society (EIHS) - First in Family Scholarship

With roots from 130 nations, forty-seven percent of John Jay College students are considered “first-generation;” the first in their family to pursue a college education. First-generation college students often face unique personal, cultural, academic, and financial challenges. Their parents and other family members may not have the knowledge or life experiences to properly guide them through the college process. Due to these challenges, first-generation students are more likely to not complete a college degree than other students.

In light of the great diversity and perseverance of the John Jay College student population, the Ellis Island Honors Society (EIHS), has graciously founded the EIHS - First in Family Scholarship. The scholarship was created in recognition of the challenges faced by first-generation students and families. It provides financial support to foster “first in family” student success.

Award Amount: $2,500 per year to two, first-generation college students. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years.

Requirements:

Matriculated, undergraduate student
A first-generation college student, defined as a student whose parent(s)/legal guardian(s) have not completed a bachelor's degree at a four-year college/university
Demonstrate financial need, determined through a completed FAFSA
Minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA or greater

Ellis Island Honors Society (EIHS) - NYPD Officers Ramos and Liu Memorial Scholarship

Through the generosity of the Ellis Island Honors Society (EIHS), this scholarship was created in memory of NYPD Officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu who, in December 2014, were murdered while protecting and serving the citizens of New York. It honors their legacy of selflessly protecting this City by providing support to current NYPD officers to complete their baccalaureate degree at John Jay College. Through supporting officers who are committed to the values of community, the importance of diversity, and the necessity of healing, this scholarship contributes towards the future leadership of the NYPD and New York City.

Two scholarships are awarded each year in honor of detectives Ramos and Liu.

Award Amount: Up to $2,500 per semester to cover 6 part-time credits for 6 semesters total (36 credits total)*

Requirements:

Be a current officer with the NYPD
Complete the NYPD Leadership Program**
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA or greater

*Part-‐time students pay per credit. This scholarship will cover up to 6 credits ($2,500) a semester, for 6 semesters. If used to the maximum value, an Officer will gain 36 credits, thus giving them the total credits to graduate with a Bachelors Degree of at least 120 credits.

**The NYPD Leadership Program at John Jay College is 12-‐credit program available for undergraduate and graduate students interested in earning their degrees at John Jay. Each semester, between 225 – 250 NYPD Officers are enrolled. Officers who complete the program graduate with approximately 92 total credits (60 credits for Pre-‐NYPD Academy, 30 credits for NYPD Training Academy, 12 credits for NYPD Leadership Program).

Equitable Justice Scholarship

The Equitable Justice Scholarship is intended to encourage equitable thought. Each year, this scholarship is awarded to a student, within the Criminal Justice Management major, who has excelled in their undergraduate studies.

Award Amount: $1,000 annual award to be used for tuition, fees, and other educational expenses. Not renewable.

Requirements:

Matriculated Undergraduate
Criminal Justice Management (CJM) major
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 or greater
Minimum of 60 earned credits or greater

Frederick Morris Swope, IV Memorial Scholarship

Frederick Morris Swope, IV, was a junior at John Jay College, majoring in Economics when his life was cut tragically short on July 24, 2017 after being struck by a car in New York City. He was 21 years old.

Known as Freddy to family and friends, he was a kind and spirited person from the time he was a little boy growing up in Midlothian, VA. He loved playing baseball and football, and had a passion for swimming. At John Jay, Freddy was an active and loyal member of the Economics Club and the Association of Latin Professionals for America (ALPFA), for which he served as Secretary for the 2016-17 academic year.

The Frederick Morris Swope, IV Memorial Scholarship was created by friends and family to celebrate Freddy’s life and to help worthy students who share his spirit and drive to succeed.

Award Amount: $1,000

Requirements:

Matriculated undergraduate student
Majoring in Economics or Fraud Examination and Financial Forensics
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA or greater

Fulbright U.S. Student Program

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides a yearlong grant to do a research project, study or teach English in a foreign country. Seniors and alumni who are United States citizens are eligible to apply. Applicants must be proficient in the language of the country where they are seeking to use a Fulbright Grant.

https://us.fulbrightonline.org/

Note: This is an external opportunity for which John Jay College students are encouraged to apply.

Gary Boccia Memorial Scholarship

Gary Boccia received his bachelor's degree in Forensic Science. He interned at the Suffolk County Medical Examiner's Office and worked at the NYC Medical Examiner's Office. He later earned a position with the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration as a Forensic Chemist. Gary passed unexpectedly in October of 1998. The Gary Boccia Memorial Scholarship was established by his family, friends, and colleagues at the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration's Northeast Lab.

Award Amount: $1000

Requirements:

Enrolled in the Forensic Science program/major (part-time or full-time)
Minimum of 60 earned credits (for undergraduates)
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Must have completed or be currently enrolled in an internship with an accredited Forensic Science laboratory
Open to undergraduate and graduate students

Gilman-McCain Scholarship

Named after the late senator John S. McCain from Arizona, the U.S. Department of State’s Gilman-McCain Scholarship provides awards of $5,000 for child dependents of active duty service members to study or intern abroad on credit-bearing programs. Developed under the framework of the State Department’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program, the John McCain International Scholarship for the Children of Military Families (Gilman-McCain Scholarship) is open to eligible students enrolled at accredited U.S. colleges and universities who receive any type of Title IV federal financial aid.

https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/program/gilman-mccain-scholarships/

Note: This is an external opportunity for which John Jay College students are encouraged to apply.

Graduate Achievement Award

This award is given to three distinguished graduate students who have triumphed over extreme adversity in the pursuit of their education. Students who may have experienced such adversity as homelessness, drug addiction, physical or mental abuse, severe medical conditions, and/or are single parents are encouraged to apply. To be eligible for this award, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.2.

Note: This is a commencement award offered to graduating students. You must have applied for graduation by the designated deadline to be considered.

Graduate Peer Mentoring Award

This award is given to two graduate students who have taken tremendous initiative to help other graduate students through tutoring, professional development, and leadership development within the College Community. Students who have been very involved in student organizations or committees, facilitated workshops or study groups geared towards the development of graduate students are encouraged to apply. To be eligible for this award, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.2.

Note: This is a commencement award offered to graduating students. You must have applied for graduation by the designated deadline to be considered.

Graduate Research Scholarship

Scholarship funding intended to support graduate students conducting independent research or supporting the research of a faculty-mentor.

Award Amount: $2,000

Requirements:

Matriculated, graduate student
Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA or greater
Minimum 12 earned credits

Graduate Scholarship

Scholarship funding to recognize strong academic performance for a graduate student.

Award Amount: $2,000

Requirements:

Matriculated graduate student
Minimum 3.75 cumulative GPA or greater
Minimum 12 earned credits

Graduate Student Service Award

This award is given to a graduate student who has made significant contributions of service to the College community.
To be eligible for this award, a graduate student must have a minimum GPA of 3.2.

Note: This is a commencement award offered to graduating students. You must have applied for graduation by the designated deadline to be considered.

Graduate Veteran Award

This monetary award and plaque is given to a graduate student who has made a considerable impact on the John Jay College community during their service or after being honorably discharged from the military. To be eligible for this award, you must be in good academic standing (including no findings of misconduct or academic integrity violations and no stops on your record).

Note: This is a commencement award offered to graduating students. You must have applied for graduation by the designated deadline to be considered.

HI TECH PREP Mathematics Achievement Scholarship

Human Investment: Teachers Empowering Candidates' Hope with Preparation, Reinforcement, Enrichment, and Perseverance

The HI-TECH PREP Mathematics Achievement Scholarship was established by Professor Emerita Lily E. Christ and her husband Dr. Duane M. Christ. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage, motivate, interest and reward undergraduates majoring or minoring in Math, or graduate students who majored or minored in Math as an undergraduate at John Jay College or another college. The scholarship is awarded annually.

Award Amount: $1,000 per year to be used for tuition, fees and other educational expenses. The scholarship is renewable if you are currently a Math tutor or a peer mentor at John Jay College and continue to be in good academic standing.

Requirements:

Full-time or part-time matriculated student
Currently majoring or minoring in Math, or majored or minored in Math as an undergraduate
Minimum good academic standing; 2.0 GPA Undergraduate, 3.0 Graduate
Have taken at least 1 year of Calculus in college

HI TECH PREP Mathematics Scholarship

Human Investment: Teachers Empowering Candidates' Hope with Preparation, Reinforcement, Enrichment, and Perseverance

The HI-TECH PREP Mathematics Scholarship was established by Professor Emerita Lily E. Christ and her husband Dr. Duane M. Christ. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage, motivate, interest and reward students in taking additional mathematics courses at John Jay College. The scholarship amount is $1,000 to award the recipient for taking the additional mathematics course beyond the 6 credits at John Jay College. Each year a minimum of 2 scholarships will be awarded, one in the fall and one in the spring semester. This scholarship is renewable.

Award Amount: $1,000 per semester to be used for tuition, fees and other educational expenses. The scholarship is renewable each semester.

Requirements:

Full-time or part-time matriculated student
Minimum good academic standing; 2.0 GPA Undergraduate, 3.0 Graduate
Taken at least 6 mathematics credits at John Jay College
Currently taking a mathematics course

Honorable Jonah Triebwasser ’72 Law Scholarship

The Honorable Jonah Triebwasser brings over 50 years of experience to the bench as a police officer, investigator, attorney, prosecutor, and judge. He is a double alumnus of John Jay College, completing his Associate Degree in Police Science in 1971 and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice in 1972. He graduated from New York Law School in 1979 and is a member of the:

Dutchess County Bar Association (Past-President)
Dutchess County Magistrates Association (Past-President)
New York State Bar Association (Member, House of Delegates)
New York State Magistrates Association (Past-President)

Judge Triebwasser has lectured extensively on legal topics throughout the New York State and is the author of West Publishing’s Criminal Law Handbook (5th, 6th and 7th editions) as well as Magill’s Handbooks for Justice Courts. He has served as Town and Village Justice in Red Hook since 2007. Judge Triebwasser is a very active alumnus, serving as a mentor to John Jay undergraduate students and young alumni.

The Honorable Jonah Triebwasser ’72 Law Scholarship was established by Judge Triebwasser and his wife Ellen to provide financial assistance to a John Jay College senior who plans to attend law school after graduation.

Award Amount: $1,000 per year to be used for tuition, fees and other educational expenses.

Requirements:

Undergraduate student
A Rising Senior or Senior (minimum 75 earned credits)
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Completed at least 1 Pre-Law Institute (PLI) Boot Camp, LSAT prep course, or other eligible program within PLI
Plan to attend law school upon graduation

Honorable Judge Judith S. Kaye: Pioneer of Justice Scholarship

The Honorable Judge Judith S. Kaye: Pioneer of Justice Scholarship is an endowed scholarship created with generosity from Mr. Tony Kushner, a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright in recognition of the tireless leadership and groundbreaking efforts of former Chief Judge Judith S. Kaye, New York Court of Appeals.

A true trailblazer, Kaye (1938-2016) was the first female appointed to the NY Court of Appeals, the first woman to serve as Chief Judge, and the longest serving chief judge in New York State’s history.

A preeminent jurist and scholar, Judge Kaye was at the forefront of many criminal justice reforms and innovations. Her work included pivotal decisions concerning legal process, capital punishment, women’s right, juvenile justice, and gay rights and was central in creating the Center for Court Innovation.

Both Judge Kaye and Mr. Kushner received honorary degrees at the College’s June 2011 commencement exercises.

The Honorable Judith S. Kaye: Pioneer of Justice Scholarship is awarded annually to a senior undergraduate student who has made a significant impact on society through community service and social justice. The scholarship covers full-time, undergraduate in-state tuition and fees for up to two semesters.

Award Amount: full, in-state tuition for up to two terms

Requirements:

Matriculated, full-time undergraduate student
A senior, minimum 90 earned credits or greater
A demonstrated commitment to community service and social justice
Plan to continue to provide community service during their last year of study
Demonstrated financial need through a FAFSA or other supporting documentation as determined by Financial Aid

Howard Mann Humanitarian Award

This award was established in memory of Dr. Howard Mann, scholar, counselor, educator, humanitarian, associate professor and dean of students (1971–79). The award is presented to a graduating senior who unselfishly and voluntarily has worked for the welfare of others. The Committee on Undergraduate Honors, Prizes and Awards selects the award winner. To be eligible for this award, you must have a minimum GPA of 2.5.

Note: This is a commencement award offered to graduating students. You must have applied for graduation by the designated deadline to be considered.

Imette St. Guillen Memorial Scholarship

The Imette St. Guillen Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the memory of Imette St. Guillen, a promising graduate student who was tragically killed on February 25, 2006. Imette was highly committed to the criminal justice field and was close to completing a graduate degree when her life was cut short.

Award Amount: Varies. The scholarship covers the complete cost of full-time graduate tuition, fees, and book expenses for up to two semesters and includes a modest stipend.

Requirements:

Matriculated graduate student in the Criminal Justice Master’s Program
Be registered full time, a minimum of 9 graduate credits, in the fall semester
Minimum 3.70 cumulative GPA or greater
Earned at least 12 John Jay College credits with a minimum of twelve credits left to fulfill the degree requirements
Working at or interned within the last 2 years with a NYC agency or community organization related to criminal justice, crime prevention or forensic studies. Please provide proof of service in the form of a transcript or letter from the NYC agency or organization

Imre and Vera Hecht Scholarship

The Hecht Scholarship was established through a generous gift to the University from Imre and Vera Hecht. It is awarded to an entering freshman with a strong academic background, community or volunteer service, musical abilities, and financial need. Eligible students must have a minimum 90 high school average and a minimum combined SAT score of 1100 in Mathematics and Critical Reading. The scholarship provides $2,500 each year ($1,250 per semester) and is renewable up to 3 years if the student maintains a GPA of 3.0 and full-time academic status.

Award Amount: $2,500 each year ($1,250 per term), renewable up to 3 years if the student maintains a GPA of 3.0 and full-time academic status

Requirements:

Minimum 90 high school average or greater
Minimum combined SAT score of 1100 in Mathematics and Critical Reading*
Community or volunteer service
A strong interest in the arts or music
Financial need

Note: This is a University scholarship opportunity available to John Jay College students.

*CUNY has discontinued the use of SAT/ACT scores for Admissions purposes. At present, they are still used in consideration of scholarship support.

International Graduate Student Scholarship

Scholarship funding to recognize strong academic performance for an international (generally F-1 Visa) graduate student.

Award Amount: $2,000

Requirements:

Matriculated graduate student
Considered an international student (studying in the US on student visa)
Minimum 3.7 cumulative GPA or greater
Minimum 15 earned credits

Note: This scholarship may be awarded only once in a student’s graduate degree career.

International Undergraduate Student Scholarship

Scholarship funding to recognize strong academic performance for an international (generally F-1 Visa) student.

Award Amount: $2,000

Requirements:

Matriculated graduate student
Considered an international student (studying in the US on student visa)
Minimum 3.35 cumulative GPA or greater
Minimum 30 earned credits

Note: This scholarship may be awarded only once in a student’s graduate degree career.

J. Edgar Hoover Scholarship for Forensic Science

Through the generous support of the J. Edgar Hoover Foundation, four scholarships are offered annually to students pursuing undergraduate studies in Forensic Science.

Award Amount: $1,000 for juniors; $1,250 for seniors

Requirements:

Matriculated undergraduate student
Majoring in Forensic Science
Minimum 3.3 cumulative GPA or greater
Minimum 60 earned credits or greater

Recipients are selected by the Hoover Scholarship Committee.

Jay Walk Scholarship

Through the generous gifts of our alumni, friends, faculty, and staff to the Jay Walk, we are proud to offer the Jay Walk Scholarship. The scholarship recognizes those nearing the completion of their degree who overcame an extraordinary obstacle.

Examples of an extraordinary obstacle include but are not limited to:

A traumatic life event or illness
A disability
Financial difficulties
Involvement with the criminal justice system
A language barrier

Applicants are not limited to the above examples. Obstacles can be further discussed in the required essay.

Award Amount: $1,000

Requirements:

Matriculated undergraduate student
A senior, minimum 90 earned credits or greater
Overcame an extraordinary obstacle

Jeannette K. Watson Fellowship

The Jeannette K. Watson Fellowship is a three-year professional development internship program. Each fellow completes three summer internships in New York City. In addition to interning, fellows participate in an orientation session, a seminar program and attend local events. During the school year, fellows are offered career advising services, including short seminars and mock interviews. Participants will receive a monetary stipend during each internship period.

To be eligible, you must be a freshman in your second semester or a sophomore, be 25 years old or younger and be a United States citizen (or Permanent Resident).

Freshman and Sophomores are encouraged to apply for this opportunity.

https://watson.foundation/fellowships/jk

Note: This is an external opportunity for which John Jay College students are encouraged to apply.

Jeffrey Ian Bass Forensic Psychology Excellence Scholarship

Jeffrey Bass is a double John Jay Alumnus, (BA ’96, MA ‘98), receiving his Bachelor’s in Forensic Psychology in 1996 and his Master’s in Forensic Psychology in 1998. He is a double board-certified clinical and forensic psychologist who completed an APA-accredited internship from Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center and an APA-accredited Forensic Psychology Fellowship from the United States Army Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

As a Queens, New York native raised in a single-parent working class household, Jeffrey experienced a variety of psychosocial challenges within his family and community. From an early age, he developed compassion for disenfranchised people exposed to mental illness, substance abuse, violence, poverty, disability, discrimination, and a myriad of other stressors and risk factors. He learned that the most effective way to combat related social and personal difficulties was to help future leaders attain academic and occupational success.

This scholarship was created to empower exceptional forensic psychology graduate students as they pursue their educational goals in support of justice, integrity, and respect. Scholarship recipients will enrich the cross-section of Psychology and Law as scientist-practitioners, ethical leaders, and public service champions.

Award Amount: $1,000 to be used for tuition, fees and other educational expenses.

Requirements:

Matriculated, graduate student in the Forensic Psychology Master’s Program or matriculated student in the BA/MA Forensic Psychology Program
Demonstrated financial need through a FAFSA or other supporting documentation as determined by the Financial Aid
Minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA, preference given to 3.5+ cumulative GPA
Preference given to New York City residents (Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Staten Island)

Jeffrey Ian Bass Military and Family Support Scholarship

Jeffrey Bass is a double John Jay Alumnus, (BA ’96, MA ‘98), receiving his Bachelor’s in Forensic Psychology in 1996 and his Master’s in Forensic Psychology in 1998. He is a double board-certified clinical and forensic psychologist who completed an APA-accredited internship from Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center and an APA-accredited Forensic Psychology Fellowship from the United States Army Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

Jeffrey Bass is from a long line of military members that have proudly served our country. His father completed two combat tours to Vietnam and his grandfather served in WWII. Jeffrey is an active-duty Army Psychologist who completed combat tours to Operation Iraqi Freedom (2007-2009) and Operation Enduring Freedom – Afghanistan (2010-2011). He is presently developing strategic initiatives to enhance soldier readiness, resiliency, and health. Throughout his life, Jeffrey developed a great appreciation for those serving and supporting the military and is passionate about bolstering their success.

This scholarship was created to support our Nation’s Heroes – military personnel and their family members - in achieving their educational goals.

Scholarship recipients are offered this financial support in gratitude for their tremendous sacrifices in the service of American ideals of freedom, equality, and justice.

Award Amount: $1,000 to be used for tuition, fees and other educational expenses.

Requirements:

Veteran, military member, or a family member of a veteran or military member (active, reserve or National Guard)
Preference given to a family member of a veteran or military member (active, reserve or National Guard)
Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program
Good academic standing (2.0 cumulative GPA or greater for undergraduates; 3.0 cumulative GPA or greater for graduate students)
Demonstrated financial need through a FAFSA or other supporting documentation as determined by the Financial Aid
Exhibit good character

Note: A copy of the DD214 documenting military service of parent or spouse, or own DD214 will be required

Jeffrey Kroessler Memorial Scholarship

Dr. Jeffrey A. Kroessler was a professor, librarian and director of the Justice in New York Oral History Project at the Lloyd Sealy Library. Dr. Kroessler was the author of Sunnyside Gardens: Planning and Preservation in a Historic Garden Suburb (Fordham University Press, 2021), The Greater New York Sports Chronology (Columbia University Press, 2009) and New York, Year by Year: A Chronology of the Great Metropolis (NYU Press, 2002).

He also wrote Lighting the Way: A Centennial History of the Queens Borough Public Library (1997); A Guide to Historical Map Resources for Greater New York (1988); and Historic Preservation in Queens (1989). He authored many entries for The Encyclopedia of New York City (Yale University Press, 1995; 2nd edition, 2009), The Encyclopedia of New York State (Syracuse University Press, 2005), and Robert Moses and the Modern City: The Transformation of New York (W.W. Norton & Co., 2007). His articles appeared in the Long Island Historical Journal, the Journal of Urban History, New York History, and the Journal of Planning History.

A well-respected historian, he lectured widely, and his opinion pieces appeared in the Daily News, the Wall Street Journal, Newsday, and CityLand. A graduate of Hobart and William Smith Colleges, he received a Master’s Degree in History from NYU, a PhD in American Urban History from the CUNY Graduate Center, and a library degree from Queens College. He was long active in historic preservation issues in New York City with the Historic Districts Council and the Municipal Art Society. He was the president of the City Club of New York and was a charter member of the New York Academy of History.

The Jeffrey Kroessler Memorial Scholarship was created to honor Dr. Kroessler’s life and celebrate his remarkable contributions and years of service to John Jay College and the city he loved.

Award Amount: $2,500 per year to be used for tuition, fees and other educational expenses.

Requirements:

Matriculated undergraduate student
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Minimum of 60 earned credits
Preference for students interested in New York City history, historical preservation, and/or intending to pursue graduate studies in history or library science.

Jeremy Travis Scholarship for Study Abroad

Jeremy Travis served as the president of John Jay College for 13 years. Under his remarkable leadership, John Jay transitioned to the dynamic senior college it is today, offering over a dozen liberal arts degrees and boasting a record of academic excellence. He also oversaw the College’s growth into a strong research institution and reaffirmed the power of its mission of “educating for justice.”

The Jeremy Travis Scholarship for Study Abroad was created to honor the dedicated leadership of President Travis. Having experienced the power of studying abroad as a high school senior, he wanted to insure that more John Jay students can be enriched by other cultures and explore justice on a global scale.

The scholarship was established to benefit undergraduate students with financial need and aims to expand the number of students who might otherwise not have an opportunity to study abroad, including first-generation college students, those in law enforcement, students from underrepresented minority groups, LGBTQ students, and students with disabilities.

Award Amount: Three, $3,000 scholarships to support tuition, fees and other study abroad related educational expenses

Requirements:

Participation in a study abroad program approved by the Office of International Studies & Programs
Matriculated undergraduate student
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA or greater

Jill Frometa Scholarship for Parents

The Jill Frometa Scholarship for Parents was established by adjunct Professor Jill Frometa, Department of Law, Police Science and Criminal Justice Administration and City Research Scientist II at New York City Police Department (NYPD). Professor Frometa received her Master of Arts in Criminal Justice, Police Administration in 2019. She is a recipient of the Sergeant Peter Tam Law Enforcement Scholarship and understands the importance of giving back. Professor Frometa is someone who has experienced many hardships attending college as a single mom.

The Jill Frometa Scholarship for Parents was created to help parents stay on track to graduate. This scholarship will support a parent who demonstrates financial need because Professor Frometa knows firsthand how difficult it can be to return to college and pay for tuition, fees, books, supplies, and other educational expenses.

Award Amount: $1,000 annual award to be used for tuition, fees and other educational expenses. Not renewable.

Requirements:

Enrolled in an undergraduate program
Minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA or greater
One or more dependent children
Demonstrated financial need through a FAFSA or other supporting documentation as determined by the Financial Aid Office
Completed at least 1 semester/term at an accredited college or university
Preference given to a single parent who is 25 years of age or older and returning to college after a hiatus

John A. Reisenbach Memorial Scholarship

The John A. Reisenbach Memorial Scholarship is an investment in high-potential graduate students at John Jay College who are planning significant contributions to safety and quality of life in New York City via careers in criminal justice, forensic psychology, and closely related disciplines. These scholarships honor the life of John Reisenbach who, in 1990, was senselessly killed during a random mugging in the West Village.

In offering this scholarship program, the trustees of the John A. Reisenbach Foundation seek to keep New Yorkers safe as they go about their daily lives. Recipients of this scholarship must commit to working in relevant fields in New York City for at least five years after graduation.

Award Amount: Covers up to six credits of in-state graduate tuition. Renewable for up to two academic years.

Requirements:

Matriculated graduate student
Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA or greater
A commitment to making NYC a better and safer place

John Cammett - Social Change and Economic Justice Academic Scholarship

In recognition of the late John McKay Cammett’s contributions to the development of John Jay College, the Cammett Family—Dr. Sandi Cooper, Lisa A. Cammett, Ann M. Cammett J.D. LLM, and Dr. Melani C. Cammett—established The John Cammett Social Change and Economic Justice Academic Award in his honor. John Cammett’s commitment to social justice was manifested in his firm belief that students planning careers in the broad fields of criminal justice required a solid liberal arts education. Along with former Presidents Donald Riddle and Gerald Lynch, John Cammett worked to establish a curriculum that was rigorous; that introduced students to classics, both ancient and modern; that taught a respect for civil rights and an understanding of the sources of social class differences and tensions. His educational vision supported new areas of study to broaden the traditional college curricula and his vision helped John Jay College become an internationally regarded model of education in service of the public good. This Academic Scholarship is for a student whose chosen major is Global History, is in excellent academic standing and has shown commitment to social change and economic justice.

Award Amount: $5,000 to be used for tuition, fees, and other educational expenses. Scholarship is not renewable.

Requirements:

A currently enrolled undergraduate student
Open to Global History majors; History minors or History & Law minors
Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA or greater
Minimum of 60 earned credits or greater
A submission of an exceptional term paper from any history class

Jon-Christian Suggs Memorial Scholarship

Professor Emeritus Jon-Christian Suggs joined the faculty of John Jay College in September 1973 and served in many leadership roles, including coordinator of the Thematic Studies Program, and founder of the interdisciplinary Humanities and Justice major. As Chair of the Department of English from February 2005 to July 2007, he developed the specialization of Literature and the Law that is to this day a distinctive feature of the college’s English major.

The Jon-Christian Suggs Memorial Scholarship was created by the Suggs family, his friends, and his colleagues in honor of his dedicated career at John Jay and in recognition of his positive impact on students, faculty, and the humanities curriculum. The scholarship supports a deserving student who is majoring in English.

Award Amount: $1,000

Requirements:

Matriculated undergraduate student
Majoring in English
Minimum 45 earned credits or greater
Minimum good academic standing (2.0 cumulative GPA or greater)

Judith Bronfman Memorial Scholarship

Dr. Judith Bronfman earned her doctorate in English at New York University. She was a medieval scholar, political activist and teacher. Dr. Bronfman was a founding member of the prestigious New Chaucer Society. She taught at the School of Visual Arts, and was a professor of English at John Jay College for many years where she also served as Director of Governmental and Community Affairs.

She was a long-time trustee of the John A. Reisenbach Foundation where her vision and energy set the tone for much of the Foundation’s grants. Dr. Bronfman was the driving force behind the Reisenbach Foundation’s scholarships program at the John Jay College.

The Judith Bronfman Memorial Scholarship was created by the John A. Reisenbach Foundation to celebrate Dr. Bronfman’s generous spirit and her dedication to safety and the quality of life in New York City.

Award Amount: $2,500

Requirements:

Matriculated undergraduate or graduate student
Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA or greater
Dedication to safety and the quality of life in New York City

Justice Capital Initiative

The Justice Capital Initiative will provide a wide variety of paid internship placements that help students to explore justice broadly and in its many forms. Working with distinguished host employers and providing stipends, JCI can assist students with overcoming barriers to entry into internships. Students will work closely with a career specialist and faculty member throughout the entire process, to prepare for and secure an internship and to support learning. Internships include but not limited to policy administration, law, social justice and many more!

The Justice Capital Initiative provides internship stipends and mentoring to select students in order to increase access to vital career development opportunities. Selected students will receive a $3,000 stipend, participate in a semester-long, remote, hybrid or in-person internship (coordinated by the Career Center) and register for the UGR 377 course in Fall 2024.

Students must have:

A 3.0 G.P.A. or higher (transfer students and students with no prior internship experience encouraged to apply). Please note we will consider your GPA's from your previous institution if this is your first semester at John Jay.
Have at least 30 credits
Submit a resume
Submit a cover letter (highlighting your relevant skills and experiences)
Submit a 500 hundred word essay
Submit 1 letter of recommendation (optional)

Please contact careers@jjay.cuny.edu with any questions.

Deadline is April 26, 2024

***Students are strongly encouraged to meet with a career advisor OR meet with their cohort advisor for assistance with application preparation before applying.

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Keith B. Carrington, Sr. Memorial Scholarship in Criminal Justice

Born in Trinidad, Keith B. Carrington, Sr. worked as a police officer in the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service until immigrating to the United States and working for the NYPD investigating complaints against police officers. He graduated with a B.A./M.A. in Public Administration from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in 1989. Keith went on to earn his Ph.D. from Rutgers University. While pursuing his doctorate, Keith continued to serve as an adjunct professor in the Sociology Department and in the NYPD Leadership Program at John Jay College. In 1999, he joined the faculty of St. John’s University lecturing on criminal justice and eventually became the Chair of the Criminal Justice Department in 2008. Keith served as a national board member of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. Until his death in 2017, Keith’s heart and interests remained with John Jay. He often mentored law enforcement personnel studying at John Jay to further their education through a Master’s or PhD program.

The Keith B. Carrington, Sr. Memorial Scholarship in Criminal Justice was created by Keith’s wife, Janice Carrington, Ed.D., Administrative Director of the Criminal Justice Master’s and Combined Degree Programs at John Jay College, to honor his deep connection and love for John Jay.

Award Amount: Two, $2,500 awards per year to be used for tuition, fees and other educational expenses. Students may apply for renewal of the scholarship for one additional year.

Requirements:

Undergraduate majoring in Criminal Justice (BA or BS) or enrolled in the B.A./M.A. program in Criminal Justice
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Demonstrated financial need, determined through a completed FAFSA or other supporting documentation as determined by the Financial Aid Office

Kevin Maher Memorial Scholarship

Created in loving memory of Kevin Maher, this $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a new transfer student with a GPA of 3.0 who can document proof of public service.

Award Amount: $1,000

Requirements:

Matriculated undergraduate student
Newly admitted transfer student or a transfer student in their first term at the college
Currently participating in substantial public service and/or community service

LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson Children's Center Scholarship

Established through the generous support of Distinguished Alumna and trustee of the John Jay College Foundation, LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson (BA ’75), the LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson Children’s Center Scholarship provides a one-time scholarship, up to $1,250, to a matriculated John Jay student who currently has a child enrolled in the Children’s Center. The scholarship is awarded each semester (two scholarships per academic year) and is intended to help defray the costs of tuition and childcare.

Award Amount: Two, $1,250 scholarships

Requirements:

Matriculated undergraduate student
Minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA or greater
Has a child enrolled in the John Jay College - Children's Center

Lamont Martinez Excel Scholarship for Security Management

The Lamont Martinez Excel Scholarship was established by alumnus Lamont Martinez, owner and founder of Apogee Security Services and Apogee Investigations. Mr. Martinez obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice in 2004, intending to become a criminal defense attorney. After witnessing the tragedy of 9/11, he changed his focus to the security industry having previously worked as a Security Officer, and established Apogee Security Services. He then completed his Master of Science, Administration of Justice and Security in 2007 at the University of Phoenix and relocated to Atlanta, Georgia where was approved for a state license because of his John Jay diploma. Mr. Martinez grew Apogee Security Services for five years before expanding its portfolio by founding a private investigation agency, Apogee Investigations. He is a Georgia State Instructor, teaching courses for security professionals to become state-certified security officers.

Mr. Martinez will never forget his John Jay roots and how the College provided a start to his career. He remembers how hard it was to work full-time while attending John Jay full time in the evenings and created the Lamont Martinez Excel Scholarship to give back to deserving students and help them achieve their goals by focusing on security management careers.

Award Amount: Up to $5,000 per term; to be used for tuition, fees and other educational expenses. Not renewable.

Requirements:

Undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a career in Security Management
Demonstrated financial need through a FAFSA or other supporting documentation as determined by the Financial Aid Office
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA

Lead Your Way Scholarship

As a young undergraduate, Torey McNeil worked multiple jobs and attended John Jay College full-time. Working and studying around the clock couldn't have been tougher for Torey, but he knew his education came first. One day he got off work early and attended a program for law school on campus. The law school representative from the event asked permission to forward Torey’s information and resume to a friend. The next day he received a call from his future employer. The man offered Torey a position in his dream career field of Emergency Management a semester before graduating in May of 2017. He never thought this could happen to him and he wanted to pay it forward and help those students who may not experience a break like he had.

Through his generous support, Mr. McNeil created the Lead Your Way Scholarship for students who both work full-time and attend school full-time. Students who work full-time have the drive to do more than survive. Often they do so to support themselves and their families. The scholarship is intended to help those students who may not otherwise have the necessary means to pay for college. Mr. McNeil believes that any student who works full-time or multiple jobs and is willing to challenge themselves to go to school full-time deserves the opportunity to get the additional help that is sometimes not always available.

Award Amount: $2,000

Requirements:

Matriculated, full-time undergraduate student
Minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA or greater
Minimum 30 earned credits or greater
Currently working full-time (at least 35 hours per week)

Leonard E Reisman Medal

This medal was established in honor of the first president of John Jay College of Criminal Justice. It is awarded to an outstanding member of the senior class for distinguished scholarship and exceptional service to the College.

To be eligible for this award, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.5.

Note: This is a commencement award offered to graduating students. You must have applied for graduation by the designated deadline to be considered.

Linda M. Reynolds Terrorism Studies Scholarship

Linda M. Reynolds received her M.A. in Criminal Justice from John Jay College in 1980. She began her criminal justice career that same year as a Probation Officer in the New York Supreme Court’s Pre-Sentence Investigations Unit. In 1987 she was selected to head the Manhattan Warrants and Field Services Unit, eventually being promoted to Assistant Director of the Field Services and Warrant Investigations Units for the boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn and Staten Island. During her tenure, she was selected to become a certified Firearms and Police Instructor.

In 1990, Ms. Reynolds was appointed Chief Deputy Sheriff in the New York City Sheriff’s Office, the first African-American and woman in the history of the United States to be appointed to such leadership roles. She was the Sheriffs’ Office Armourer and Chief Firearms Instructor.

Chief Reynolds participated in the response, rescue and recovery operation at Ground Zero following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. “Being a first responder at the World Trade Center, and seeing the towers collapse and people dying, that’s something that stays with you for a lifetime,” says Chief Reynolds. Understanding the missed connections and opportunities that led to deadliest attacks on American soil, she vowed to do something about it.

Chief Reynolds retired from the NYC Sheriff’s Office and is currently self employed as a security consultant. She established the Linda M. Reynolds Terrorism Studies Scholarship to help train future leaders to better understand terrorism and develop strategies and policies for countering and preventing it.

Center on Terrorism

The Center on Terrorism was founded in the wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks, during which the College lost 67 students and alumni members. The Center is the only university-based entity devoted to terrorism research and education in the New York City area. The Center hosts the Friday Seminar Series which brings to John Jay leading researchers and practitioners active in the field of terrorism studies and counter terrorism. The series is linked to John Jay’s Advanced Certificate in Terrorism Studies which offers a distinctive graduate-level program of study for those seeking to enhance their credentials and better understand terrorism and counter-terrorism.

Award Amount: $4,000 annually to be used for tuition, fees and other educational expenses. The scholarship will be disbursed in two $2,000 installments during the fall and spring semesters

Educational Benefits:

Experiential learning opportunity providing administrative support and research assistance for faculty at the Center on Terrorism, who are developing and undertaking projects on terrorism and counter-terrorism
Mentorship and guidance provided by the Directors of the Center on Terrorism
Development of planning, coordination and outreach skills by supporting the Center on Terrorism’s Seminar Series, annual symposium, and other events
Continuing education and professional development through seminars and events, including networking with researchers, practitioners, John Jay faculty and administrators, and alumni

Eligibility:

Full-time or part-time graduate student
Enrolled in the Criminal Justice MA or International Crime and Justice MA Programs
Demonstrated interest in terrorism studies (e.g. by enrolling in the Advanced Certificate in Terrorism Studies or, for CRJ MA students, pursuing the Terrorism Studies specialization)
Minimum good academic standing
Ability to commit approximately 2.5 hours a week or up to 40 hours total per fall and spring semesters providing administrative and research support

Litna McNickle Honors Program Scholarship

The Litna McNickle Honors Scholarship was created in honor of Mrs. Litna McNickle, a John Jay graduate (class of 1987) who served as Administrative Director of the Honors Program at John Jay until 2020. As Administrative Director of Honors, Mrs. McNickle balanced encouraging students to reach for high standards with a deep care for her advisees and program students. As an advisor and director, she touched the lives of hundreds of students, helping them make their academic dreams a reality before retiring after 37 years of service in 2020. This scholarship continues that legacy.

Award Amount: Up to $1,000 be used for tuition, fees, books, or other educational expenses.

Requirements:

Honors Program student in good academic standing
Strong commitment to the Honors Program and larger John Jay Community
Demonstrate financial need through the application essay, FAFSA, or other acceptable documentation
Preference will be given to students who began Honors as sophomore or juniors, and are not receiving the Honors Program Scholarship

Note: While preference will be given to first time applicants, a recipient can reapply if they received less than the full $1,000 award

Maria I Ramirez Memorial Scholarship

Established in loving memory of Maria Isabel Ramirez, who was killed in the tragic attacks of September 11, 2001, this $1,600 scholarship is awarded to a female student who both works and attends school full-time pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Award Amount: $1,600

Requirements:

Full-time, Matriculated undergraduate
Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA or greater
Minimum 12 earned credits
Works full-time (35 hours per week or greater)
Identifies as female

Mayo Clinic - Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

The Mayo Clinic - Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship is a 10-week summer program at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota for students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. or M.D.-Ph.D. in biomedical science. Fellows will conduct their own research projects or work as part of an ongoing research investigation. They also will participate in a weekly seminar series. Each fellow will receive a $5,000 stipend for the summer. Juniors with a 3.0 or higher who are seriously considering a biomedical research career as a Ph.D. or M.D.-Ph.D. are eligible to apply.

www.mayo.edu/mgs/programs/summer-undergraduate-research-fellowship

Note: This is an external opportunity for which John Jay College students are encouraged to apply.

MBJ Scholarship

Through a generous donation from MBJ Food Services, the College is proud to offer the MBJ Scholarship to support students who identify with the ADA/disabled community. The scholarship provides up to $1,000 in support for tuition, fees and other educational expenses.

Award Amount: Five, $1,000 scholarships to be used for tuition, fees and other educational expenses.

Requirements:

Undergraduate or Graduate
Matriculated student (part or full-time)
Good academic standing (minimum 2.0 for undergraduate students; 3.0 for graduate students)

Michael F. McCann - Alumni Endowed Scholarship

The Executive Board of the Alumni Association of John Jay College is proud to offer a scholarship to one student completing their sophomore year. This scholarship is given to support the student's continued study at the College.

Any student completing their sophomore year with a GPA of 3.2 or better can apply.

Award amount: $5,000 ($2,500 per term)

Requirements:

Matriculated, undergraduate student
Rising Junior (between 30 - 60 credits)
Minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA or greater

Michelle Lee Memorial Scholarship

Michelle Lee grew up in Queens, NY and was an alumni of John Jay College, graduating with a BS in Forensic Science in 2007. She had just started working as a criminologist analyzing evidence in narcotics cases with the New York Police Department Crime Laboratory when her life was tragically cut short on April 27, 2009 at 24 years old.

Known to many as a caring and kind individual with a resilient exterior, Michelle’s spirit was incomparable and unbreakable. The Michelle Lee Memorial Scholarship for Forensic Science was established by friends and family to celebrate Michelle’s life and honor her for years to come by providing opportunities to students from underserved communities.

Award Amount: $1,000 per year to be used for tuition expenses

Requirements:

Matriculated undergraduate student
Forensic Science major
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA or greater
Minimum 12 earned credits

Myrna Dolores Ilari Bain Scholarship

John Jay College of Criminal Justice is pleased to announce that applications for the Myrna Dolores Ilari Bain Scholarship are now being accepted.  One winner will secure a scholarship in the amount of $1200 to study abroad.  Your study abroad program should explore a topic and/or region related to African Diaspora studies, gender studies, sociology, anthropology, or social justice.  The scholarship will be presented to the undergraduate whose work best reflects the spirit of the teachings of Myrna Dolores Ilari Bain.

The scholarship is created in memory of and in recognition to educator Myrna Dolores Ilari Bain’ life long contribution to the field of academic scholarship and community development in the Africana Studies Department at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY.

ABOUT MYRNA DOLORES ILARI BAIN

Professor Myrna Bain began her life long career as an educator in 1971 by teaching at the College of New Rochelle and then for eighteen years in the Black and Puerto Rican Studies Department at Hunter College, the City University of New York.  Over this period, Professor Bain made major contributions to the development of the African Diaspora Literature curriculum and the expansion of the Women’s Studies Program.  During this period, Professor Bain received a Fulbright-Hays Research Scholarship in Anthropology that enabled her to receive a Master of Cultural Anthropology in 1985.  In conjunction with obtaining this degree, Professor Bain continued to develop a number of academic courses in African Caribbean literature; African American folklore, history and literature and African American film while pursuing a Ph.D. in Anthropology.  In 2000, Professor Bain joined the African American Studies Department at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, The City University of New York and at New York City Technical College, The City University of New York.

Throughout this time, Professor Bain inspired both students and colleagues to aspire to higher levels of academic excellence and scholarship.  Although Professor Bain did not achieve her goal of obtaining a doctorate degree, her energy and commitment to scholarship both national and international, her special skills in mentoring and fostering growth in students, her peers and all others whose lives she touched provided the basis for the success of countless others.  The Myrna Dolores Ilari Bain Scholarship Award will be awarded to a worthy student majoring in African Diaspora studies:  Social Justice, English, International Criminal Justice, Sociology, Political Science, Gender Politics, History or Anthropology.  This scholarship will be offered on a yearly basis and may be awarded only once in a student’s academic career.

Award Amount: $1,200

Requirements:

Matriculated, full-time undergraduate student
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA or greater
Participation in a study abroad program approved by the Office of International Studies & Programs
Minimum 30 earned credits by the date of study abroad program
Interest in pursuing a career or further studies in African Diaspora studies, or including Social Justice, English, International Criminal Justice, International Studies, Sociology, Political Science, Gender Politics, History or Anthropology.
Demonstrated financial need through a FAFSA or other supporting documentation as determined by Financial Aid

Nancy Flynn Scholarship

The Nancy Flynn Scholarship was established by her friends upon her graduation from John Jay College in 1987 as she approached the age of eighty. It is awarded to one female student who is at least 25 years of age and has resumed her education after at least five years away from high school or college. The scholarship amount is $500.

Award Amount: $1,000.00

Requirements:

Matriculated undergraduate student
Minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA or greater
Minimum 15 earned credits or greater
Identifies as female
Preference for a student returning to complete their studies

New York City Urban Fellows

The New York City Urban Fellows provide a 9 month fellowship to work in Mayoral offices and city agencies in New York City. Fellows learn about public policy through a hands-on approach. Fellows earn a stipend of $30,000 and health insurance.

https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/urban-fellows.page

Note: This is an external opportunity for which John Jay College students are encouraged to apply.

New York Giants Touchdown Fellowship

John Jay College in partnership with the New York Giants presents the "Touchdown Fellowship." The program is open to undergraduate students who have a passion for social justice and criminal justice reform. A minimum of 60 earned credits and 3.0 cumulative GPA is required. Preference is given to those with demonstrated financial need and criminal justice involvement or have an immediate family member impacted by the criminal justice system. Recipients should be committed to working in a justice related field.

Award Amount: $5,000 experiential learning grant toward internship and $5,000 scholarship toward tuition and fees

Requirements:

Matriculated undergraduate student
Majoring in Criminal Justice or related programs
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA or greater
Minimum 60 earned credits or better
Demonstrated financial need through a FAFSA or other supporting documentation as determined by Financial Aid
Preference is given to those with criminal justice involvement or an immediate family member impacted by the criminal justice system

Office for Student Research and Creativity (OSRC) RESEARCH/CREATIVITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS

(10) Undergraduate research/creative scholarships: $1,000

(5) Graduate research/creative scholarships: $1,000

Conduct research/creative work of your interest for one year with a faculty mentor.
Join a cohort of peers and connect to the research community at John Jay.
Become adept at presenting projects professionally and present your work at the annual Research & Creativity Expo.

To learn more or make an appointment, visit: http://www.jjay.cuny.edu/osrc-researchcreativity-scholarship-programs

Email: osrc@jjay.cuny.edu or stop by: 204.01 Haaren Hall.

P.J. Gibson Memorial Scholarship for Creative Writers

Professor P.J. Gibson was born in Pittsburgh, PA, grew up in Trenton, NJ, and began writing as an adolescent. In 1969, she saw Lorraine Hansberry’s To Be Young Gifted, and Black, which inspired her to learn how to write plays. She earned a B.A at Keuka College, NY (1973), and as a Shubert Fellow, completed an MFA in playwrighting from Brandeis University, MA (1975).

An award-winning artist, Professor Gibson wrote more than thirty-five full-length plays as well as television scripts for Bill Cosby and Oprah Winfrey. Her play Long Time Since Yesterday had over sixty productions and her empathetic treatment of violence against women entitled Masks/ Circles: Healing the Pain provided many in her audiences with help toward healing.

After teaching at an array of higher education institutions, she arrived at John Jay College, where she taught first in the SEEK Program, and then moved to the English Department where she specialized in creative writing. Professor Gibson died May 11, 2022. She inspired a generation of John Jay students.

The P.J. Gibson Memorial Scholarship for Creative Writers was established by colleagues, students, and friends to celebrate Professor Gibson’s attention to beauty, generosity of spirit, commitment to John Jay College, and contributions to theater arts.

Award Amount: $2,500 per year to be used for tuition, fees, and other educational expenses.

Requirements:

Full-time, matriculated undergraduate student
Majoring in English
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Demonstrated financial need, determined through a completed FAFSA or other supporting documentation as determined by the Financial Aid Office
Preference for traditionally underrepresented students

Selection: The recipient will be selected by the English Department Scholarship Committee.

Pauley Perrette Forensic Science Scholarship

Pauley Perrette is an American actress, best known for starring as Abby Sciuto on the U.S. TV series, NCIS. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Ms. Perrette lived throughout the Southern United States. Before her acting career took off in the late 1990s, she attended Valdosta State University in Georgia, where she studied Criminal Justice, and later moved to New York City to study at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

Through her generous donation, Ms. Perrette created this 4-year scholarship to support entering undergraduate students traditionally underrepresented in the Forensic Sciences.

Recipients will automatically receive the scholarship over a four year period as long as they demonstrate continued financial need, are majoring in Forensic Science, and remain in good standing.

Award Amount: Up to $7,500 annually, renewable for four years

Requirements:

Entering undergraduate student
Majoring in Forensic Science
Have a high school average of 80 or better, strong grades in mathematics and science courses, strong SAT or ACT scores (optional)
Member of an underrepresented population
Demonstrated financial need, usually determined through a completed FAFSA

Ponce Minority College Scholarship

Ponce Bank is an American banking institution with community spirit. Opened for business in March 1960, Ponce Bank has earned a reputation for serving the needs of communities by emphasizing the importance of personal banking and promoting local economic development. It offers a wide variety of products and services designed to meet the needs customers and communities, and maintains branch locations in the Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Union City (New Jersey).

Ponce Bank established the Ponce Minority College Scholarships at a dozen colleges within The City University of New York (CUNY). The scholarships provide financial support to minority students from low- and moderate-income communities with the goal of fueling their academic success. Recipients will be recognized as the Ponce-CUNY Scholars.

Award Amount: $2,500 awarded to two students annually.

Requirements:

Currently enrolled in a matriculated program or major
Undergraduate or graduate student
Minority student who resides within a Low-to Moderate Income (LMI) community

Professor Erika M. Arnone Behavioral Health Scholarship

Professor Erika M. Arnone is a triple John Jay Alumna ('04, MA '07, MPA '11) receiving her Bachelor's in Forensic Psychology in 2004, her Master's in Criminal Justice in 2007, and her Master's in Public Administration in 2011. In 2012, Professor Arnone earned her certification as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor. She became a Registered Nurse in 2017 at Phillips School of Nursing at Mount Sinai Beth Israel (PBISON) and earned her Bachelor's in Nursing in 2020 from Lamar University. Professor Arnone has been a United States Probation Officer since 2007, an adjunct professor at John Jay College since 2014, and as a psychiatric nurse on a dual diagnosis unit since 2018.

As a New Jersey native raised in a single parent, working class household, she developed a strong desire to help people and to spark positive change in the world from an early age. Through her education and experiences, she has worked tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of others, particularly those struggling with mental health and addiction.

Professor Arnone was fortunate enough to have earned several scholarships while a student at John Jay College that assisted her in carrying out her dreams. She created this scholarship as an opportunity to give back to the John Jay Community, a community that has done so much for her.

This scholarship was established to assist students in furthering their education and, in turn, work toward making contributions to the fields of mental health and addiction.

Award Amount: $1,000 to be used for tuition, fees and other educational expenses.

Requirements:

Matriculated undergraduate student
Desire to work in the field of mental health and substance abuse counseling, treatment, or services.
Good academic standing (2.0 cumulative GPA or better)
Demonstrated financial need through a FAFSA or other supporting documentation as determined by the Financial Aid
Preference for candidates who have overcome adversity (mental, physical, financial, etc.)

Richard Culp Memorial Scholarship

Richard Culp, Associate Professor of Public Administration was a member of the Department of Public Management, Coordinator of the Criminal Justice Management major, and also a Deputy Executive Officer of the CUNY/JJCCJ Doctoral Program in Criminal Justice. He received a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from the City University of New York, an MA in Sociology from Ohio University, and a BA in Political Science from the Ohio State University.

His teaching included courses in criminal justice management, policy and administration, research methods, policy analysis, and the administration of public-private partnerships. In 2003, he served as Visiting Professor at the Police Staff College, Bramshill, UK. Professor Culp’s research on prison escapes has been widely cited as the most comprehensive and up-to-date information available. His work in the area of prison privatization included consultation services to public agencies that are considering correctional privatization. Professor Culp’s most recent publications appeared in the Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice Policy Review, The Prison Journal, and the Journal of Public Affairs Education.

In November 2011, Richard Culp passed away as a result of a heart attack while jogging in Brooklyn where he resided with his wife, Liz Culp. He is sorely missed by his many students, friends, and colleagues at the College.

The Richard Culp Memorial Scholarship ($2,500) is awarded to a student excelling in the Masters of Public Administration with a strong commitment to service and the field of public administration.

The scholarship is funded by the MPA Program Differential Tuition.

Award Amount: $2,500

Requirements:

Matriculated graduate student
Enrolled in a Master's of Public Administration program
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA or greater
Minimum 6 earned credits or greater

Rising Sophomore Scholarship

If you completed 15-29 credits and have a minimum GPA of 3.5, you may be eligible for the Rising Sophomore Scholarship in the amount of $1,000. This scholarship may be awarded only once in a student's academic career.

Award Amount: $1,000

Requirements:

Matriculated undergraduate student
Nearing completion of your first year (15-29 earned credits)
Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA or greater

Rising Star Fellowship

The Rising Star Fellowship is a faculty--supported initiative for aspiring undergraduate students who show great promise. The Rising Star Fellowship provides funds to support students in any of the following three activities:

An unpaid internship
A study abroad program
A research assistantship

Award amount: Each year up to three fellowships may be granted in the amount of $3,000 per fellowship.

Requirements:

Matriculated undergraduate student
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA or greater
Minimum 15 earned credits or greater
Participation in an approved unpaid internship, study abroad program, or faculty-led research

Robert J. Hong Memorial Scholarship

Robert Hong was a person of many dimensions. He served as John Jay’s Director of Educational Technology, also known as the “Blackboard Guru.” He had an academic background as an architect and urban planner. As an adjunct professor for over 25 years at John Jay College, he initially taught introductory courses in public administration. Gradually he moved to teaching courses in planning and finally, realizing the importance of the emerging computer technologies for students, he designed and offered a course entitled, "Computer Applications in Public Administration."

Some students have also had the good fortune to know Professor Hong as an instructor, in PAD 440, the senior seminar in the Public Administration major, which he taught for more than five years. Professor Hong designed the course to challenge students with hard cases and questions about ethics in public service. It is a testament to Professor Hong's reputation as a professor that this course consistently filled within hours of registration opening.

In 1994-95, John Jay College was asked by the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to integrate an Associate Degree program into the initial training for police cadets on the island, as part of the Governor's commitment to make the police force a more professional law enforcement organization. The Department of Public Management faculty asked Robert Hong, who was fluent in Spanish, to represent the Department in this project. For more than a year he served in Puerto Rico, as a full-time member of the John Jay faculty, instructing the new police recruits in Spanish.

In 2008, Robert Hong passed away after a long battle with cancer. Throughout a series of treatments, he continued to demonstrate the qualities that are valued and loved by all of the members of the John Jay College community who knew him. He was informed, committed, innovative, skilled, dedicated and caring.

The Robert J. Hong Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student excelling in the Masters of Public Administration with a strong commitment to service and the field of public administration.

Award Amount: $1,000

Requirements:

Graduate student
Enrolled in a masters of Public Administration program
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA or greater
Minimum 12 earned credits

Roger H. Davis Memorial Scholarship

The Roger H. Davis Memorial Scholarship is named in honor of Roger H. Davis, a gay activist who participated in the historic New York City Stonewall Uprising – a series of police raids against gay people who patronized a bar called the Stonewall Inn in New York City in 1969. The spontaneous rebellion quickly became an important, symbolic moment in U.S. lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) social movement organizing. The Stonewall Uprising is often credited as the inspiration for hundreds of LGBT pride events held around the world today. As a participant in the uprising, Roger Davis was an outspoken, determined, and courageous young man who strongly believed in the rights of LGBT people. He was born in 1951 in NYC, and passed away in 1992 after courageously battling AIDS.

This award is created by the family and friends of Roger Davis in order to recognize significant activism or research around issues of importance to LGBT social movement organizing. In honoring the generous spirit that Roger Davis embodied, this award aims to recognize fierce advocates for LGBT justice with a minimum award of $1,000 to one student each academic year.

Award Amount: $1,000

Requirements:

Undergraduate student
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA or greater
Minimum 12 earned credits
A strong interest in LGBTQ issues and advocacy

Ron Moelis Social Entrepreneurship Fellowship

The Ron Moelis Social Entrepreneurship Fellowship Program connects the best students of social justice with the most socially-responsible and innovative organizations in New York City. One of the most exciting recent trends in the private sector is deepening interest in, and commitment to, social impact. From housing development to sustainability to fashion, traditional for-profit businesses have broadened the bottom-line to include what is good for society: the double-bottom line. New companies, like Kickstarter, Warby Parker, and Etsy, have recognized the compatibility between doing well and doing good.

The goal of the Ron Moelis Social Entrepreneurship Fellowship is to connect John Jay to this movement. Structured on the basis of other successful fellowships, the Social Entrepreneurship Fellowship connects the best students at the College to the leading social impact companies and nonprofits in NYC. John Jay students get a chance to develop professional skills, expand their career outlook, and grow through experiential learning.

Details and Requirements of the Fellowship Program:

Fellows are chosen selectively (minimum 3.25 GPA) from the best undergraduate students across all majors during the previous semester. Prospective fellows submit an online application by April 14, 2022 that includes a statement reflecting on how they apply their understanding of justice to the social entrepreneurship sector. Once admitted, the 10 fellows complete a year-long fellowship. Following a summer orientation, fellows are enrolled in the fall in a 3-credit elective course. The experiential course meets during a 2.5 hour block on Tuesdays (10:50am-1:20pm) and has a variety of on & off-campus opportunities to develop a critical understanding of the social innovation sector. During the spring, fellows complete a set of semi-structured social entrepreneurship activities.

Apply at: http://doitapps2.jjay.cuny.edu/pmfa/ During the 2022-2023 academic year, the fellows also receive a $3,000 stipend to support their learning.

For more information, contact: Heath Brown, PhD, Associate Professor of Public Policy, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY; Email: hbrown@jjay.cuny.edu

Rosemarin Belliard Trailblazer Scholarship

The Rosemarin Belliard Trailblazer Scholarship was established in loving memory of the former director of the Pre-Law Institute of John Jay College, Vielka Holness, Esq. The scholarship honors Vielka's mentorship of first generation students who are navigating undergraduate studies with an eye toward the legal profession.

Award Amount: $1,000

Requirements:

Undergraduate student
Minimum 60 earned credits or greater
Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA
Completed at least 1 PLI Boot Camp, LSAT prep course, or other eligible program within PLI
Plan to attend law school upon graduation
Preference for traditionally underrepresented students in the legal field

Selection is made by the Pre-Law Institute Scholarship Committee

Samuel A. Berger Memorial Scholarship

Samuel A. Berger was a Political Science major in the second cohort of the Macaulay Honors College program at John Jay, who tragically died in January of 2019, just before what would have been his final semester. Much beloved by all of the faculty and staff that knew him, and most of all by his fellow students, Sam brought a gentle and warm presence to every room he entered. Coupled to his sharp intellect was a passion for justice and equality, and a particular commitment to voting rights and accountability of our elected officials for the welfare and equal opportunity of all people.

Created by friends and family, the Samuel A. Berger Memorial Scholarship will be awarded annually to an outstanding student in the John Jay Honors Program or William E. Macaulay Honors College. Recipients must demonstrate financial need and have an interest in politics, elections, and voting rights, all issues important to Sam.

Award Amount: $2,500 per year to be used for tuition, fees and other educational expenses.

Requirements:

Enrolled in the John Jay Honors Program or William E. Macaulay Honors College
Registered full-time
Demonstrate financial need, determined through a completed FAFSA

Samuel H. Solomon Memorial Scholarship for Psychology and Law

The Samuel H. Solomon Memorial Scholarship for Psychology and Law was created by DOAR, Inc., to celebrate the career and legacy of its founder, Samuel (“Sam”) H. Solomon. Sam was a leading pioneer in the establishment of the use of technology in the country’s state and federal courts and was one of the first and most successful trial strategy consultants. He was the founder of DOAR, Inc. which, for more than 30 years, has been one of the most prominent trial consulting firms, providing trial strategy consulting, jury research, trial graphics and courtroom presentation services to lawyers involved in high profile, high stakes civil and white collar criminal trials. Sam was particularly focused on the psychology of juror decision-making and how to develop presentation strategies based on how mock jurors reacted to the facts and arguments of his clients’ cases. His research methodology is the foundation of DOAR’s success and has greatly influenced the field of jury research more broadly. Sam retired in 2010 and moved to Israel where he was deeply involved in politics, religion and investing in Israeli technology startups until his untimely death in 2022.

The scholarship provides financial support to outstanding graduate and doctoral students who are focused on psychology and law in their studies, research, and/or career aspirations.

Award Amount: $10,000 awarded to one MA in Forensic Psychology and one Psychology Doctoral student annually to be used for tuition, fees, and other educational expenses. The annual award amount will be split into two $5,000 payments in the fall and spring semesters. If a recipient withdraws from their studies mid-year, a new recipient will be chosen, and the spring installment will be awarded to the new recipient.

Requirements:

Enrolled as a full-time student in one of the following:
- MA in Forensic Psychology program, including the dual degree BA/MA and MA-JD programs, and completed a minimum of 24 master’s level course credits
- Psychology Doctoral Program
Applied for or participating in a non-clinical externship and/or doing independent research focused on psychology and law
Demonstrated financial need

Scholarship and Service Award

The Scholarship and Service Award is given annually by John Jay College to a graduating senior who has demonstrated scholarship and outstanding service to the College.

To be eligible for this award, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Note: This is a commencement award offered to graduating students. You must have applied for graduation by the designated deadline to be considered.

Sebastiano "Sabby" Crecco Memorial Scholarship

The Sebastiano “Sabby” Crecco Memorial Scholarship was founded in memory of Sabby Crecco (1990-2009) by his family and friends. Sabby attended the State University of New York at Plattsburgh where he was a freshman studying criminal justice. He was passionate about extreme sports, including skateboarding, snowboarding, dirt bikes and rally racing cars and was described by his family as an “adrenaline junkie.”

Like her brother, Samantha Crecco, a John Jay student and alumna, has a great passion for Criminal Justice. She received her BA in Criminal Justice in 2013 and her MA in Criminal Justice in 2016. The Crecco Family has graciously established this scholarship to honor Sabby’s memory here at John Jay.

The scholarship is awarded an entering first-year student at John Jay College who is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or a related major. Applicants should have an interest or be involved in an activity widely considered an “extreme sport” (otherwise known as action or adventure sport).

Award Amount: $1,000

Requirements:

Full-time, undergraduate student
Criminal Justice or related major
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, 80 H.S. Average
Interest in an extreme sport preferred

Sigma Gamma Rho - Agent of Change Fellowship

OVERVIEW
Sigma Gamma Rho is a national collegiate sorority incorporated in 1922. Over the years, Sigma Gamma Rho has served as a home for thousands of collegiate and professional women looking for a place to share inspiring life experiences, learn new things, conquer life challenges, thrive in society, and uplift the community through sisterhood, scholarship, and service. The dynamic women of Sigma Gamma Rho have built and sustained a well-known and highly respected reputation for leading positive change.

This Sigma Gamma Rho Agent of Change Fellowship was created to foster a new generation of agents of change through social justice advocacy. Fellows will work toward finding real world solutions to combat systemic racism in health care, education and/or violence against women and children. All genders are encouraged to apply.

Award Amount: $12,500 for one student over the course of two years ($6,250 per year), payable to the Fellow in four installments. One installment will be disbursed each Fall and Spring semester.

Educational Benefits:

Help develop policy and procedures to address the unmet needs in the African American community related to the three areas listed above
Interact with diverse individuals in the Sigma Gamma Rho community to gain an understanding of the organization’s social justice needs
Gain leadership and project management skills
Acquire hands-on experience working on social justice issues
Learn different advocacy strategies to implement necessary processes

Requirements:

Full-time, undergraduate student
Junior or Senior with a minimum of 75 credits
Good academic standing with a minimum 3.0 GPA
Majoring in Political Science; Criminal Justice or related field
Experience working in group setting
Good communication skills

Maintaining Fellowship Eligibility:

The Fellow must:

Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA for the duration of the Fellowship
Be able to work up to 10 hours per week during the academic year
Participate in annual Sigma Gamma Rho Day on Capitol Hill**
Participate in Sigma Gamma Rho advocacy training and voter registration planning and efforts**
Complete a portfolio that outlines their goals, documents their activities, reflects their learning, and demonstrates their achievements.

The Fellowship is renewable

** Student participation in Sigma Gamma Rho events will be virtual until further notice.

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. - Swim 1922 Fellowship

OVERVIEW
Sigma Gamma Rho, Inc. is a national collegiate sorority incorporated in 1922. Over the years, Sigma Gamma Rho has served as a home for thousands of collegiate and professional women looking for a place to share inspiring life experiences, learn new things, conquer life challenges, thrive in society, and uplift the community through sisterhood, scholarship, and service. The dynamic women of Sigma Gamma Rho have built and sustained a well-known and highly respected reputation for leading positive change.

Swim 1922, one of Sigma Gamma Rho’s premier programs, was created to address the unfortunate truth that according to the CDC, approximately 10 people drown every day in the U.S. An even more startling fact is that 70 percent of African American children and 60 percent of Hispanic children in the U.S. do not know how to swim. Additionally, African American children are three times more likely to drown than Caucasian children. Through the partnership with USA Swimming, Sigma Gamma Rho’s Swim 1922 campaign aims to address this disparity by having Olympians and members of the sorority teach the community about water safety and how to swim. With USA Swimming, Sigma Gamma Rho has touched close to 20,000 lives, directly, with the projection of changing multiple generations to come.

The Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Swim1922 Fellowship supports one student to plan and implement water-safety workshops and lifeguard for their fellow students and the neighboring community annually for two years. The fellow, supervised by the Athletics Director and Aquatics Director, will work 10 hours per week each semester.

Award Amount: $12,500 for one student over the course of two years ($6,250 per year), payable to the Fellow in four installments. One installment will be disbursed each Fall and Spring semester.

Educational Benefits:

Experiential work opportunity to grow in the aquatics and water safety field
Continuing education through professional trainings and workshops by experts
Opportunity to become well versed in community outreach
Improving leadership skills; leading the charge in your community by actualizing water safety, saving lives with drowning prevention efforts, enhancing quality of life with this invaluable life skill
Flourishing as a fierce advocate for justice by combating the inequalities in our community, fostering inclusivity and diversity.

Requirements:

Full-time, undergraduate student
Junior or Senior with a minimum of 75 credits
Good academic standing with a minimum 3.0 GPA
Must be CPR, AED, Lifeguard and First Aid certified.
WSI certified; highly preferred but not required.
Ability to commit to approximately 10 hours a week for the entire academic year
Agree to comply with the Athletics Department workplace practices and policies
Be a fierce advocate for justice in the community.

Maintaining Fellowship Eligibility:

The Fellow must:

Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA for the duration of the Fellowship
Keep up to date certifications throughout the duration of the fellowship and maintain qualified skills in the application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques.
Meet expectations in terms of attendance, cooperation, and workshop implementation or other desired outcomes of the Fellowship;
Continue to comply with workplace practices and policies throughout the Fellowship;

The Fellowship’s renewability is contingent upon completing the 300 required hours after the first year.

Noncompliance with any of the above could result in revocation of Fellowship.

Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship

The Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship is a $5,000 scholarship as well as a $5,000 grant in the recipient’s name to a hunger-related charity of the recipient’s choice. Applicants must demonstrate an on-going commitment to their community by performing unpaid volunteer services impacting hunger in the United States within the last 12 months. Freshmen and Sophomores who are 25 years old or younger are eligible to apply.

http://us.stop-hunger.org/

Note: This is an external opportunity for which John Jay College students are encouraged to apply.

Steven T. Campbell Memorial Scholarship in Security, Protection & Emergency Management

The Steven T. Campbell Memorial Scholarship in Security, Protection and Emergency Management was created by his family and friends to honor his commitment to fostering the development of future leaders in the field and his lifelong relationship with John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

Steven grew up in New York City and earned a BA in Criminal Justice and Criminology from Long Island University and a MA in Criminal Justice Administration and Security Management from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. He began his career as a Special Investigator for the Office of the New York State Attorney General.

Following Steven’s time in law enforcement, he worked in multiple private security, investigation, and related management consulting roles. In 1992, Steven founded Corporate Security Resources, Inc., a leading provider of security guard services, investigative solutions, security consulting, and training.

Steven was an active and dedicated alumnus returning for professional development courses. Additionally, as a business owner, Steven repeatedly recruited security and investigative staff from the John Jay community, volunteered in the Center for Career and Professional Development and fundraising, and the role he was most proud of, served as an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Security, Fire and Emergency Management.

Award Amount: $1,000 per year to be used for tuition, fees and other educational expenses.

Requirements:

Maticulated undergraduate or graduate student
Majoring in either Security Management, Protection Management, or Emergency Services Administration/Management
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA for undergraduates and 3.5 cumulative GPA for graduates
Demonstrated financial need, determined through a completed FAFSA or other supporting documentation as determined by the Financial Aid Office

Student Council Scholarship - Civic Engagement Scholarship

Through the support of the Student Activities Association and the work of the 2017-18 Student Council, several scholarships have been created to acknowledge students that are Fierce Advocates for the John Jay community and part of a traditionally underrepresented group on campus. Ideal candidates should have excelled at John Jay despite any adversity.

Award Amount: $1,000

Requirements:

Matriculated undergraduate or graduate student
Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA for undergraduates; 3.0 cumulative GPA for graduate students
Enrolled in at least 6 credits
Earned at least 6 credits at John Jay College

Student Council Scholarship - Graduate Student Scholarship

Through the support of the Student Activities Association and the work of the 2017-18 Student Council, several scholarships have been created to acknowledge students that are Fierce Advocates for the John Jay community and part of a traditionally underrepresented group on campus. Ideal candidates should have excelled at John Jay despite any adversity.

Award Amount: $1,000

Requirements:

Matriculated BA/MA or graduate student
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Enrolled in at least 6 credits
Earned at least 6 credits at John Jay College

Student Council Scholarship - International Student Scholarship

Through the support of the Student Activities Association and the work of the 2017-18 Student Council, several scholarships have been created to acknowledge students that are Fierce Advocates for the John Jay community and part of a traditionally underrepresented group on campus. Ideal candidates should have excelled at John Jay despite any adversity.

Award Amount: $1,000

Requirements:

Matriculated undergraduate or graduate student
Considered an international student (studying in the US on student visa)
Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA for undergraduates; 3.0 cumulative GPA for graduate students
Enrolled in at least 6 credits
Earned at least 6 credits at John Jay College

Student Council Scholarship - Justice-Impacted Student Scholarship

Through the support of the Student Activities Association and the work of the 2017-18 Student Council, several scholarships have been created to acknowledge students that are Fierce Advocates for the John Jay community and part of a traditionally underrepresented group on campus. Ideal candidates should have excelled at John Jay despite any adversity.

Award Amount: $1,000

Requirements:

Matriculated undergraduate or graduate student
Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA for undergraduates; 3.0 cumulative GPA for graduate students
Enrolled in at least 6 credits
Earned at least 6 credits at John Jay College

Student Council Scholarship - LGBTQIA+ Advocate Scholarship

Through the support of the Student Activities Association and the work of the 2017-18 Student Council, several scholarships have been created to acknowledge students that are Fierce Advocates for the John Jay community and part of a traditionally underrepresented group on campus. Ideal candidates should have excelled at John Jay despite any adversity.

Award Amount: $1,000

Requirements:

Matriculated undergraduate or graduate student
Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA for undergraduates; 3.0 cumulative GPA for graduate students
Enrolled in at least 6 credits
Earned at least 6 credits at John Jay College

Student Council Scholarship - Online Student Scholarship

Through the support of the Student Activities Association and the work of the 2017-18 Student Council, several scholarships have been created to acknowledge students that are Fierce Advocates for the John Jay community and part of a traditionally underrepresented group on campus. Ideal candidates should have excelled at John Jay despite any adversity.

Award Amount: $1,000

Requirements:

Matriculated undergraduate or graduate student
Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA for undergraduates; 3.0 cumulative GPA for graduate students
Enrolled in at least 6 credits
Earned at least 6 credits at John Jay College
Enrolled in an entirely online program or current class schedule with mostly online courses

Student Council Scholarship - Parenting Scholarship

Through the support of the Student Activities Association and the work of the 2017-18 Student Council, several scholarships have been created to acknowledge students that are Fierce Advocates for the John Jay community and part of a traditionally underrepresented group on campus. Ideal candidates should have excelled at John Jay despite any adversity.

Award Amount: $1,000

Requirements:

Matriculated undergraduate or graduate student
Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA for undergraduates; 3.0 cumulative GPA for graduate students
Enrolled in at least 6 credits
Earned at least 6 credits at John Jay College
Student is a parent

Student Council Scholarship - Part-Time Student Scholarship

Through the support of the Student Activities Association and the work of the 2017-18 Student Council, several scholarships have been created to acknowledge students that are Fierce Advocates for the John Jay community and part of a traditionally underrepresented group on campus. Ideal candidates should have excelled at John Jay despite any adversity.

Award Amount: $1,000

Requirements:

Matriculated undergraduate or graduate student
Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA for undergraduates; 3.0 cumulative GPA for graduate students
Enrolled in no more than 11 credits for undergraduates; no more than 8 credits for graduate students
Earned at least 6 credits at John Jay College

Student Council Scholarship - Scholarship for Students with Disabilities Advocacy

Through the support of the Student Activities Association and the work of the 2017-18 Student Council, several scholarships have been created to acknowledge students that are Fierce Advocates for the John Jay community and part of a traditionally underrepresented group on campus. Ideal candidates should have excelled at John Jay despite any adversity.

Award Amount: $1,000

Requirements:

Matriculated undergraduate or graduate student
Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA for undergraduates; 3.0 cumulative GPA for graduate students
Enrolled in at least 6 credits
Earned at least 6 credits at John Jay College

Student Council Scholarship - Veteran Student Scholarship

Through the support of the Student Activities Association and the work of the 2017-18 Student Council, several scholarships have been created to acknowledge students that are Fierce Advocates for the John Jay community and part of a traditionally underrepresented group on campus. Ideal candidates should have excelled at John Jay despite any adversity.

Award Amount: $1,000

Requirements:

Matriculated undergraduate or graduate student
Veteran or military member (active, reserve or National Guard)
Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA for undergraduates; 3.0 cumulative GPA for graduate students
Enrolled in at least 6 credits
Earned at least 6 credits at John Jay College

Study Abroad Scholarship

Have you been approved for a study abroad opportunity, but require further financial support? The Study Abroad Scholarship promotes student participation in international studies. If approved by the Scholarship Committee, students can receive up to a maximum of $1,000.

Award Amount: $1,000

Requirements:

Participation in a study abroad program approved by the Office of International Studies & Programs
Matriculated undergraduate or graduate student
For undergraduates:
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA or greater
- Minimum 30 earned credits or greater
For graduate students:
- Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA or greater
- Minimum 6 completed credits or greater

Thurgood Marshall Scholarship

Through the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship, you are encouraged to:

Pursue a career or further studies in the legal field
Engage in political and legal activism
Strive for academic excellence
Foster an awareness of the issues poor and minority people in the Criminal Justice System face

To be eligible for consideration, you must have completed or be currently enrolled in at least one course exploring current issues facing minorities or disadvantaged people in the criminal justice system.

Award Amount: $1,000

Requirements:

Matriculated undergraduate or graduate student
For undergraduates:
- Minimum 3.4 cumulative GPA or greater
- Minimum 24 earned credits or greater
For graduate students:
- Minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA or greater
- Minimum 23 earned credits or greater

Transfer Student Scholarship

If you have earned at least 45 credits and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 at your previous institution(s) or John Jay in your first term, you may be eligible for the Transfer Student Scholarship of $1,000.

Award Amount: $1,000

Requirements:

Matriculated undergraduate student
Newly admitted transfer student or a transfer student in their first term at the college
Minimum of 45 completed credits or greater
Minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA or greater

Undergraduate Research Scholarship

If you are an undergraduate student with a minimum GPA of 3.2 and 15 earned credits, you may be eligible for the Undergraduate Research Scholarship in the amount of $1,500. This scholarship may be awarded only once in a student's academic career.

Award Amount: $1,500

Requirements:

Matriculated undergraduate student
Minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA
Minimum 12 credits completed
Current participation or an interest in conducting faculty-approved research
IRB approval, if needed

Undergraduate Veteran Award

This monetary award and plaque is given to an undergraduate student who has made a considerable impact on the John Jay College community during their service or after being honorably discharged from the military. To be eligible for this award, you must be in good academic standing (including no findings of misconduct or academic integrity violations and no stops on your record).

Note: This is a commencement award offered to graduating students. You must have applied for graduation by the designated deadline to be considered.

Upper Division Scholarship

If you have completed at least 45 credits with a minimum GPA of 3.35, you may be eligible for an Upper Division Scholarship of $2,000. This scholarship may be awarded only once in a student’s academic career.

Award Amount: $2,000

Requirements:

Matriculated undergraduate student
Completed at least 45 credits
Minimum 3.35 cumulative GPA

Vielka Holness Memorial Scholarship

The Vielka Holness Memorial Scholarship was established in loving memory of the former Director of the Pre-Law Institute by family, friends, and colleagues. Its purpose is to ensure that Vielka's passion for assisting students in their academic pursuit of law school continues.

Award Amount: $1,000

Requirements:

Undergraduate student
Minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA or greater
Completed or is currently enrolled in LWS 378
Completed PLI Boot Camp I
Secured an internship with a governmental or non-profit agency
Plans to attend law school upon graduation

Selection is made by the Pre-Law Institute Scholarship Committee

Warren J. Price Memorial Scholarship

Warren J. Price began his career with the Jewish Board for Children and Family Services (JBFCS) in January 1999 as a social worker. For the last 10 years of his life, he was a supervisor for The Clinical Consultation Program (CCP) for two Administration for Children's Services (ACS) borough field offices providing oversight and guidance on child abuse and maltreatment cases in Brooklyn, NY. Warren graduated from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, in 1983 with a Bachelor's of Arts degree in Criminal Justice. He began his social services career in 1985 after he received his Master's of Social Work (MSW) degree from Hunter College, City University of New York in 1997. In his early career he largely worked with families impacted by domestic violence.

During his twenty-year tenure at the Jewish Board, Warren worked in clinic, day treatment, residential and child protective settings. He was also an active member of the Jewish Board Confronting Structural Racism (COR) and other agency sponsored initiatives that promote diversity, equity and inclusion. Warren was always willing to lend a helping hand. He was a man of few words but when he spoke, his words were of value. Warren will always be remembered for his compassion, dedication , sense of humor and his endless dedication to the mentorship of young professionals in the social services field.

The Warren J. Price Memorial Scholarship was established to celebrate Warren 's life and to honor his dedication and mentorship to young professionals in the social service profession. This scholarship provides financial assistance to a John Jay College undergraduate student who is navigating undergraduate studies with an interest towards the social services profession. The Warren J. Price Memorial Scholarship was established by Melissa S. Kong (BA 2015/MA 2017), who was hired by and supervised by Warren Price when he passed away. She was greatly impacted by his mentorship and has started this scholarship in his memory.

Award Amount: $1,000

Requirements:

Matriculated undergraduate student
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA or greater
Demonstrated commitment to the social service field
Preference for underrepresented students working towards a career in the field of social services.

Wen First Gen Scholarship

Alumna Melody Wen ‘14 and her husband established the Wen First Gen Scholarship to support future John Jay leaders pursuing careers dedicated to safety, security, and resilience. This scholarship reflects their deep commitment to fostering a safer and more resilient New York City through higher education.

Melody Wen and her sister are proud first-generation Americans, born to immigrant parents who came to the United States in the 1980s in search of a better and brighter future. Their parents’ journey and sacrifices have deeply influenced their values and aspirations. First in their family to graduate from college, Melody received a Master of Public Administration from John Jay College, while her sister earned a Bachelor ’s degree in Political Science. Both sisters are passionate about public service and community engagement, and continuously working to make a positive impact in New York City and the Asian and Pacific Islander community.

Melody’s career path has been diverse and impactful. She began in the Aviation Security industry, and then transitioned into the Emergency Management field, where she worked in healthcare and university systems. Currently, she works in Business Resilience & Crisis Management, preparing for and responding to various disasters. It was during her career journey that she met her husband, who shares her passion for community service and the philosophy of paying it forward.

Melody and her husband believe that education is a powerful tool for change and resilience. They created this scholarship to provide financial support to students who share their commitment to public service and aspire to make significant contributions to the fields of safety, security, and resilience. They are proud to support the next generation of John Jay leaders and to help them achieve their dreams of making a difference in the world.

Award Amount: $2,500 annually to one student to be used for tuition, fees, and other educational expenses.

Requirements:

Full-time undergraduate student majoring in Criminal Justice, Emergency Services Administration, International Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or Security Management, or
Full- time or part-time graduate student majoring in Criminal Justice, Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity, Emergency Management, International Crime and Justice, Public Administration, Protection Management, or Security Management
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA for undergraduates; 3.3 cumulative GPA for graduate students
A Preference for those who:
- Have strong ties to the Asian and Pacific Islander community, especially those who have an interest in advocacy and serving Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
- Are first-generation college students
- Have internship or work experience in the safety, security, or resiliency field

William Pace (US Department of Treasury) Scholarship

The William Pace Scholarship is awarded to one full-time student with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA and at least 28 credits completed at John Jay College. Eligible candidates must a dependent of a U.S. Treasury Department employee. The scholarship amount is $1,000.

Award Amount: $1,000

Requirements:

Full-time, undergraduate student
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA or greater
Minimum 28 earned credits
Must be a dependent of a U.S. Treasury Department employee

Women's Forum of New York

The Women’s Forum of New York is an invitation-only organization of more than 500 women representing the highest levels of achievement across all professional sectors and spheres of influence in our city.

Founded in 1974, when women were first entering the executive ranks, today’s Women Forum members are recognized among New York’s thought leaders, influencers, trailblazers, policymakers, change agents, power brokers, innovators, icons, creators and business builders.

Our Education Fund Awards are given to high-potential women, age 35 and over, whose education and lives have been disrupted by extreme adversity. Our awardees recognize that education is the way to fulfill their potential. Applicants must demonstrate noteworthy promise, resilience in the face of challenges and a commitment to making a difference once their own career goals are achieved. True financial need should be evident, and the candidate should be enrolled in a degree program and be in good academic standing.

https://womensforumny.org/education-fund/

Note: This is an external opportunity for which John Jay College students are encouraged to apply.

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Young Scholars Award

Are you interested in presenting your research at a conference but lack the appropriate funding? The Young Scholars Award promotes student participation at scholarly conferences.

Award Amount: Up to $1,000, depending on expenses

Requirements:

Open to matriculated undergraduate and graduate students
Approved to present at a professional conference
Applicable conference expenses/travel budget
Proof of IRB approval, if needed

	Category	Category
	Accessibility & Disabled Community	Yes
	Commencement Awards	All
	Commencement Awards	Graduate (Master's Degree)
	Commencement Awards	Undergraduate
	Community Service	Yes
	Degree	Graduate
	Degree	Undergraduate
	Fellowships & External Opportunities	All External Opportunities
	Fellowships & External Opportunities	Freshmen and Sophomores
	Fellowships & External Opportunities	Graduating Seniors & Alumni
	Fellowships & External Opportunities	Juniors
	Honors Program Students	Yes
	Incoming Students	First-year
	Incoming Students	Transfer
	Military Status	Veteran
	Program	Criminal Justice
	Program	Economics
	Program	Math
	Program	Psychology
	Program	Public Administration
	Program	Science - Computer
	Program	Science - Fire
	Program	Science - Forensic
	Research	Yes
	Study Abroad	Yes

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