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445 West 59th Street
Room 1285N
New York, NY 10019
Michael Scaduto
Scholarship Coordinator
Phone: 212-237-8872
Email: scholarships@jjay.cuny.edu
Hours:
Monday – Thursday
9:00AM – 5:00PM
Friday - Sunday
Closed
Friday and evening hours by appointment
| Questions or comments with respect to the information presented on this webpage should be directed to Michael Scaduto. |
Graduate students are an important part of the John Jay academic community. To insure their success, we offer a variety of scholarship opportunities that recognize and support research, academic excellence, leadership qualities and public service accomplishments.
Graduate students can apply for the following scholarships:
- Graduate Research Scholarship
- Graduate Scholarship
- International Graduate Scholarship
- Thurgood Marshall Scholarship
- William Pace Scholarship
- Imette St. Guillen Memorial Scholarship
- The Young Scholars Award
Only one application required
To be considered for any of the above scholarships, you will need to complete the John Jay College General Scholarship Application, submit two letters of recommendation, and a short biographical personal statement (no more than 250 words). This application should only be submitted to the Office of Scholarships once. Each scholarship will require a separate essay and may ask for additional materials.
The deadline for all Fall 2009 Scholarship Applications is Monday, December 7, 2009.
To learn more about these scholarships and the application process, please contact Michael Scaduto, Scholarship Coordinator, 212-237-8872, Room 1285N, scholarships@jjay.cuny.edu.
Current Graduate Scholarships for 2009-2010
Graduate Research Scholarship
If you are a graduate student with a minimum GPA of 3.5 and 12 earned credits, you may be eligible for the Graduate Research Scholarship in the amount of $2,000. This scholarship may be awarded only once in a student’s academic career.
In a 500-word essay, please describe your research project for a lay audience. Please be sure that your essay responds to the following issues:
- Includes your hypothesis and methodology
- Is your research independent and/or part of a larger project? If so, explain.
- What single aspect of the whole research experience do you (expect to) find most exciting?
- How does (or doesn't) it further your long-term research goals or career plans?
- Does it have any larger significance outside of your own academic life? Explain.
To apply, you must submit:
- A complete John Jay College General Scholarship Application
- A 500-word essay (topic above)
- A letter of recommendation from your supervising faculty member
- A research budget, if applicable
- Proof of IRB Approval must be included if required to conduct research
The application deadline is Monday, December 7, 2009.
Graduate Scholarship
If you are a graduate student who has completed 12 credits with a minimum GPA of 3.75, you may be eligible for a graduate scholarship of $2,000.
In an essay of 500 words, please describe:
- Why you chose to attend John Jay College of Criminal Justice
- A course or experience that has inspired you
- Your future academic and professional aspirations
To apply, you must submit:
- A complete John Jay College General Scholarship Application
- A 500-word essay (topic above)
The application deadline is Monday, December 7, 2009.
International Graduate Scholarship
If you are an international graduate student who has completed 15 credits with a minimum GPA of 3.7, you may be eligible for an international graduate scholarship of $2,000. This scholarship may be awarded only once in a student’s graduate degree career.
In an essay of 250 words, please discuss the following:
- Why you chose to enroll at John Jay College of Criminal Justice
- Courses that you have enjoyed taking
- Your professional aspirations
- How you expect to use your education either in your country of origin or in the U.S.
To apply, you must submit:
- A complete John Jay College General Scholarship Application
- A 250-word essay (Topic above)
The application deadline is Monday, December 7, 2009.
The Thurgood Marshall Scholarship
Graduate students, who have completed 12 credits with a minimum GPA of 3.2, may be eligible for the 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 as a graduate student, you have to be currently enrolled in at least 6 credits of coursework. In addition, you must have completed or be currently enrolled in CRJ736 or CRJ757, concentrating on the plight of minorities or disadvantaged people in the criminal justice system.
This scholarship may be awarded only once in a student’s academic career. Full-time students receive $1,000 scholarships and part-time students receive $500 scholarships.
To apply, you must submit:
- A complete John Jay College General Scholarship Application
- A 500-word essay (Topics available on Application Supplement)
The application deadline is Monday, December 7, 2009.
William Pace Scholarship (United States Department of Treasury) To apply, you must submit: The application deadline is Monday, December 7, 2009. Imette St. Guillen Memorial Scholarship · Be registered for a minimum of 12 graduate credits in the fall semester · Have taken or be registered for CRJ780. This course requires interning with a New York City government or community organization working on projects related to criminal justice, crime prevention or forensic studies. This scholarship will cover the complete cost of full-time graduate tuition and fees and book expenses up to two semesters. It also includes a modest stipend. The Young Scholars Award Interested undergraduate and graduate students must submit: Applications can also be submitted retroactively, after you have participated in a conference. If approved by the Scholarship Committee, students can receive up to a maximum of $1,000. The Fall 2009 application deadline is Monday, December 7, 2009. Only one application required The deadline for all Fall 2009 Scholarship Applications is Monday, December 7, 2009. To learn more about these scholarships and the application process, please contact Michael Scaduto, Scholarship Coordinator, 212-237-8872, Room 1285N, scholarships@jjay.cuny.edu.
The William Pace Scholarship is awarded to one full-time student with a minimum of a 3.5 GPA and at least 12 credits completed at John Jay College. Eligible candidates must be a dependent of a U.S. Treasury Department employee. The scholarship amount is $1,000.
Graduate students in the Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice Program, who have completed 12 credits with a minimum GPA of 3.7, may be eligible for the Imette St. Guillen Memorial Scholarship.
To be eligible for consideration, you will need to:
To apply, you must a submit a letter of self-nomination to the Scholarship Office, Room 1285 North Hall, New York, NY 10019.
The deadline will be announced in early Spring 2010.
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.
To be considered for any of the above scholarships, you will need to complete the John Jay College General Scholarship Application, submit two letters of recommendation, and a short biographical personal statement (no more than 250 words). This application should only be submitted to the Office of Scholarships once. Each scholarship will require a separate essay and may ask for additional materials.