The Criminology and Criminal Justice Department is pleased to offer the J. Edgar Hoover Foundation Leadership Scholarship for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Multiple scholarships ($1,000-$1,350 each) will be awarded to high achieving CCJS rising juniors and seniors. Recipients will be chosen on the basis of demonstrated strength in CCJS coursework, merit, and leadership ability. Preference will be given to students who have an interest in and are eligible for law enforcement careers.
Applicants for the J. Edgar Hoover Foundation Leadership Scholarship must meet the following criteria:
- Declared as a CCJS major
- Rising junior, or senior standing for the 2020-2021 academic year
- Will register as a full-time student for the Fall 2020 semester and in good university standing
- Minimum GPA of 3.3 for all colleges/universities attended
- Demonstrates leadership qualities
- U.S. Citizen
Applicants must submit all of the following materials:
- Transcript(s) (unofficial is fine) showing all college/university coursework
- Resume (please include expected graduation date)
- Short (250 word) Bio – include year of study, major, other activities relevant to scholarship and professional activities
- Short essay (1-2 pages) specifying career and academic goals
Deadline to Apply:
All application materials must be submitted in a single packet in hardcopy by 4:00 PM on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 to:
Dr. Laure Brooks
Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice
2220 LeFrak Hall
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Application materials should be placed in Dr. Brooks' mailbox, which is located in 2220 LeFrak Hall.
If you have any questions, please contact either Dr. Brooks (LBrooks1@umd.edu) or the CCJS Advising office (ccjsadvising@umd.edu).
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