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πŸ’° CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
19
In-State Awards
$20,000-$30,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$20,000-$30,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$1,000-$40,000 total

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice offers 19 merit scholarships. Awards run $20,000-$30,000/yr for out-of-state students. Against tuition of $14,880, students receiving the largest award pay about $0 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Tuition & fees
$14,880
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Largest annual award
$30,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$0/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $1,500), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice's website
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Other scholarships at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice (19)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

American-Scandinavian Fellowship
$5,000-$23,000
The American-Scandinavian Foundation Fellowship provides up to $23,000 for a fellowship or $5,000 for a grant to pursue research or study in a Scandinavian country for one year.
Eligibility: Current seniors or alumni who are United States citizens or permanent residents are eligible to apply.
How to apply: ["application", "U.S. citizen or permanent resident"]
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Becas Scholarship Award
$4,500-$6,030
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.
Eligibility: 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.
How to apply: ["application", "academic excellence", "financial need", "commitment to service"]
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CHCI Scholarship
$2,500 one-time
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Scholarship is a one-time scholarship of $2,500 to be used for undergraduate tuition assistance and related educational expenses to assist Latino college students.
Eligibility: Freshman and sophomores who are United States citizens with a demonstrated financial need who actively participate in community service activities are eligible to apply.
How to apply: ["application", "U.S. citizen", "demonstrated financial need", "community service"]
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Critical Language Scholarship
The Critical Language Scholarship Program is a program administered by the United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. ... All program costs will be covered by the program.
Eligibility: To be eligible, you must be a United States citizen who is at least 18 years old. Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors are encouraged to apply for this opportunity.
How to apply: ["U.S. citizen", "application", "age 18+"]
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de Karman Tuition Scholarship
$14,000
The Josephine de Karman Fellowship Trust provides a $14,000 tuition scholarship to be used to fund a student’s senior year of college.
Eligibility: Special consideration is giving to students studying the humanities, but students from all disciplines are considered for this scholarship. Students do not need to be United States citizens in order to apply.
How to apply: ["application"]
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Edgar Richards Award
$1,000
The Edgar Richards Scholar Award of $1,000 may be used for any education-related expenses.
Eligibility: Any student in good standing who self-identifies as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and/or Transgender and has been active in one or more LGBT organizations is eligible to apply.
How to apply: ["application", "LGBTQ+ self-identification", "active in LGBT organizations"]
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Golden Key Graduate Scholar Award
$10,000
Graduate Scholar Award gives twelve $10,000 scholarships used for post-baccalaureate or professional study at accredited institutions of higher learning (does not have to be in the U.S. or have a Golden Key chapter).
Eligibility: Recipients must plan to enroll in graduate school in the fall of year received. Member does not have to be a U.S. citizen; member can apply up to five years after graduation; applicants may continue to re-apply as long as they are eligible, but previous recipients may not re-apply.
How to apply: ["application", "plan to enroll in graduate school in fall"]
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Goldwater Award
$7,500
The Barry Goldwater Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship of up to $7,500 for students who intend to pursue research careers in mathematics, the natural sciences or engineering. The scholarship can be used to cover the costs of tuition, university fees, room and board.
Eligibility: Sophomores are eligible to apply.
How to apply: ["application", "merit-based", "Sophomores eligible"]
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HS-STEM Summer Internship stipend
The United States Department of Homeland Security HS-STEM Summer Internship Program is a ten week summer internship at a federal research facility for students majoring in homeland security-related science, technology, engineering or mathematics disciplines. Interns will receive a weekly stipend during the internship.
Eligibility: Sophomores who are at least 18 years old and who are United States citizens with a 3.30 GPA are eligible to apply.
How to apply: ["application", "U.S. citizen", "3.30 GPA minimum", "sophomore status"]
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J. Edgar Hoover Scholarship
$25,000
The J. Edgar Hoover Scientific Scholarship provides $25,000 scholarship to students in a scientific field of study.
Eligibility: Juniors who are United States citizens majoring in the sciences are eligible to apply.
How to apply: ["application", "U.S. citizen", "junior status", "science major"]
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Marshall Scholarship
The George Marshall Scholarship offers a one to two year full-tuition scholarship and living stipend to study any field at a graduate level at a university in the United Kingdom.
Eligibility: Current seniors or alumni who are United States citizens with a GPA of 3.70 or higher are eligible to apply.
How to apply: ["application", "U.S. citizen", "GPA 3.70 minimum"]
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Mayo SURF stipend
$5,000
Each fellow will receive a $5,000 stipend for the summer.
Eligibility: Sophomores 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.
How to apply: ["application", "3.0 GPA minimum", "sophomore status"]
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NSF GRFP Award
$30,000/yr
The National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship offers a three year grant of $30,000 per year and a $10,500 cost of education allowance for tuition and fees to study for a graduate degree in a STEM field.
Eligibility: United States citizens or permanent residents who plan to begin a research-based Master’s or Ph.D. program at an accredited United States graduate institution are eligible to apply.
How to apply: ["application", "U.S. citizen or permanent resident"]
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Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship award
$20,000-$25,000/yr
The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans provides up to $20,000 per year in tuition assistance and up to $25,000 per year for living expenses to support two years of graduate study in any field from any graduate-degree granting United States institution.
Eligibility: Current seniors or alumni who are: 30 years old or younger and New Americans (who were born abroad and are now United States citizens or green card holders or whose parents were born abroad and became United States citizens) are eligible to apply.
How to apply: ["application", "New American status", "age 30 or younger"]
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Pickering Award (undergraduate)
$40,000
A scholarship of up to $40,000 that can be applied to tuition costs for the senior year of college and first year of graduate school.
Eligibility: Juniors who are United States citizens with GPAs of 3.20 or higher are eligible to apply.
How to apply: ["application", "U.S. citizen", "GPA 3.20 minimum", "junior status"]
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Rubin Museum writing prizes
The Rubin Museum of Art sponsors an annual writing competition with cash prizes awarded to those who write the top submissions.
Eligibility: Any John Jay undergraduate student in good standing may participate in this contest.
How to apply: ["submit essay", "undergraduate student in good standing"]
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STOP Hunger Award
$5,000
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.
Eligibility: Freshmen and Sophomores who are 25 years old or younger are eligible to apply.
How to apply: ["application", "community service requirement", "age limit (25 or younger)"]
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Truman Award
$30,000
The Truman Scholarship is a prestigious federal scholarship awarded to approximately sixty college juniors throughout the country each year. The $30,000 scholarship can be used for graduate study in a public service field.
Eligibility: To be eligible to apply, you must be a college junior and a United States citizen.
How to apply: ["application", "U.S. citizen", "junior status"]
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Udall Award
$5,000
The Udall Scholarship is a scholarship of up to $5,000 to cover undergraduate tuition, room and board, and other educational expenses for students who plan to pursue a career in the environment or in tribal public policy or Native American health care.
Eligibility: Sophomores who are United States citizens with a 3.0 GPA or higher are eligible to apply.
How to apply: ["application", "U.S. citizen", "3.0 GPA minimum"]
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Common questions about CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice scholarships

How much merit aid does CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice give?

Published awards range $20,000-$30,000/yr. CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice lists 19 merit scholarships in total.

Does CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $20,000-$30,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice?

Yes. The largest published award covers tuition and housing in full.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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