Scholarship Opportunity for CCJS Majors

 Scholarship Opportunity for CCJS Majors

The Criminology and Criminal Justice Department is pleased to offer the J. Edgar Hoover Foundation Leadership Scholarship for the 2021-2022 academic year.

Multiple scholarships ($1,200 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 2021-2022 academic year
• Will register as a full-time student for the Fall 2021 semester and in good academic standing
• Minimum GPA of 3.3 for all colleges/universities attended
• Minimum 12 credits completed at the University of Maryland
• Demonstrates leadership qualities
• U.S. Citizen

Applicants must submit all of the following materials:

1. Transcript(s) (unofficial is fine) showing all college/university coursework - Students cumulative GPA from the University of Maryland will be considered
2. Resume (1-2 pages) - please include expected graduation date
3. Short Bio (250 word or less)  – include year of study, major, other activities relevant to scholarship and professional activities
4. Short essay (1-2 pages) specifying career and academic goals

Deadline to Apply:

Please apply online by 4:00 PM on Monday, March 1, 2021.

If you have any questions, please contact the CCJS Advising office (ccjsadvising@umd.edu).