Corrections

In criminal justice, particularly in North America, correction, corrections, and correctional, are umbrella terms describing a variety of functions typically carried out by government agencies, and involving the punishment, treatment, and supervision of persons who have been convicted of crimes. These functions commonly include imprisonment, parole and probation. A typical correctional institution is a prison. A correctional system, also known as a penal system, thus refers to a network of agencies that administer a jurisdiction's prisons and community-based programs like parole and probation boards;. This system is part of the larger criminal justice system, which additionally includes police, prosecution and courts. Jurisdictions throughout Canada and the US have ministries or departments, respectively, of corrections, correctional services, or similarly-named agencies.

"Corrections" is also the name of a field of academic study concerned with the theories, policies, and programs pertaining to the practice of corrections. Its object of study includes personnel training and management as well as the experiences of those on the other side of the fence — the unwilling subjects of the correctional process. Stohr and colleagues (2008) write that "Earlier scholars were more honest, calling what we now call corrections by the name penology, which means the study of punishment for crime."

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University of New Mexico-Main Campus

Four or more years; Public; $23,942 average out-state tuition; $6,605 average in-state tuition

Baker College

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $12,180 average out-state tuition; $12,180 average in-state tuition

Southeast Missouri State University

Four or more years; Public; $14,031 average out-state tuition; $7,461 average in-state tuition

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Four or more years; Public; $34,124 average out-state tuition; $19,092 average in-state tuition

Holmes Community College

At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $5,400 average out-state tuition; $2,700 average in-state tuition

Langston University

Four or more years; Public; $11,722 average out-state tuition; $4,342 average in-state tuition

San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario

At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit; $15,225 average out-state tuition; $15,225 average in-state tuition

Scholarships for Corrections Majors

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Corrections Leadership Scholarship Program

Peru State College

$15,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Corrections Leadership Scholarship Program is open to students enrolled full - time in the criminal justice program at Peru State College. Recipients of this award must work part - time at Tecumseh State Correctional Institution while earning credits towards their degree.

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Corrections Leadership Scholarship Program

Peru State College

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$15,000

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The Corrections Leadership Scholarship Program is open to students enrolled full - time in the criminal justice program at Peru State College. Recipients of this award must work part - time at Tecumseh State Correctional Institution while earning credits towards their degree.

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Missouri Blue Scholarship for Law Enforcement

Missouri Department of Public Safety

$5,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Missouri Blue Scholarship for Law Enforcement is available to students who will enroll in a basic training academy within Missouri. To be eligible for this award, you must be a U.S. citizen and resident of Missouri.

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Missouri Blue Scholarship for Law Enforcement

Missouri Department of Public Safety

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$5,000

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The Missouri Blue Scholarship for Law Enforcement is available to students who will enroll in a basic training academy within Missouri. To be eligible for this award, you must be a U.S. citizen and resident of Missouri.

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Mat-Su Health Foundation Vocational Scholarship

Mat-Su Health Foundation

Up to $5,000 Varies See Details

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The Mat-Su Health Foundation Vocational Scholarship is available to students who have been a resident within the Mat-Su Borough of Alaska for a minimum of one year. To be considered for this award, you must be pursuing studies in health and human services at a vocational/technical school and be a U.S. citizen/permanent resident.

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Mat-Su Health Foundation Vocational Scholarship

Mat-Su Health Foundation

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Up to $5,000

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The Mat-Su Health Foundation Vocational Scholarship is available to students who have been a resident within the Mat-Su Borough of Alaska for a minimum of one year. To be considered for this award, you must be pursuing studies in health and human services at a vocational/technical school and be a U.S. citizen/permanent resident.

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Western Undergraduate Exchange Scholarship (COT) - University of Montana, Montana Tech

University of Montana at Montana Tech

$3,290 Varies See Details

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The Western Undergraduate Exchange Scholarship (COT) is open to students at the University of Montana, Montana Tech. You must be a resident of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington or Wyoming; be majoring in a field in the College of Technology; and...

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Western Undergraduate Exchange Scholarship (COT) - University of Montana, Montana Tech

University of Montana at Montana Tech

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$3,290

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The Western Undergraduate Exchange Scholarship (COT) is open to students at the University of Montana, Montana Tech. You must be a resident of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington or Wyoming; be majoring in a field in the College of Technology; and...

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Criminal Justice Department Scholarship - Waynesburg College

Waynesburg University

$2,000 Varies See Details

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The Criminal Justice Department Scholarship is available to students majoring in criminal justice at Waynesburg College.

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Criminal Justice Department Scholarship - Waynesburg College

Waynesburg University

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$2,000

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The Criminal Justice Department Scholarship is available to students majoring in criminal justice at Waynesburg College.

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Criminal Justice Scholarship - Texarkana College

Texarkana College

Up to $1,500 Varies See Details

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The Criminal Justice Scholarship is available to students at Texarkana College who are majoring in criminal justice or are dependents of first responders.

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Criminal Justice Scholarship - Texarkana College

Texarkana College

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Up to $1,500

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The Criminal Justice Scholarship is available to students at Texarkana College who are majoring in criminal justice or are dependents of first responders.

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David B. Houston Criminal Justice Scholarship

Sam Houston State University

$1,500 August 20, 2025 See Details

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The David B. Houston Criminal Justice Scholarship is available to students at Sam Houston State University who are majoring in criminal justice.

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David B. Houston Criminal Justice Scholarship

Sam Houston State University

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$1,500

deadline

August 20, 2025
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The David B. Houston Criminal Justice Scholarship is available to students at Sam Houston State University who are majoring in criminal justice.

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Morris County Sheriff's CrimeStoppers Scholarship

County College of Morris

$1,250 May 31, 2025 See Details

Description

The Morris County Sheriff's CrimeStoppers Scholarship is available to full - time, criminal justice majors at the County College of Morris. You must have a minimum 2.8 GPA and receive a recommendation from the Dept. Chair or Dean to be eligible for this award.

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Morris County Sheriff's CrimeStoppers Scholarship

County College of Morris

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$1,250

deadline

May 31, 2025
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The Morris County Sheriff's CrimeStoppers Scholarship is available to full - time, criminal justice majors at the County College of Morris. You must have a minimum 2.8 GPA and receive a recommendation from the Dept. Chair or Dean to be eligible for this award.

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Greater Milwaukee Foundation - New Berlin VFD Scholarship

Waukesha County Technical College

$1,092 October 31, 2025 See Details

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The Greater Milwaukee Foundation - New Berlin Volunteer Fire Department Scholarship is available to students at Waukesha County Technical College. You must be seeking a degree or certification in one of the following fields: fire science, police science, law enforcement, EMT, or a related field. Preference is given to residents of New Berlin,...

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Greater Milwaukee Foundation - New Berlin VFD Scholarship

Waukesha County Technical College

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$1,092

deadline

October 31, 2025
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The Greater Milwaukee Foundation - New Berlin Volunteer Fire Department Scholarship is available to students at Waukesha County Technical College. You must be seeking a degree or certification in one of the following fields: fire science, police science, law enforcement, EMT, or a related field. Preference is given to residents of New Berlin,...

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William Burns Memorial Scholarship

Southwestern Illinois College

$1,000 Varies See Details

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The William Burns Memorial Scholarship is available to full-time students at Southwestern Illinois College. You must be enrolled in the second year of the administration of justice program and have at least a 3.0 GPA. You must also reside in the Southern Illinois Police Chiefs' Association region and demonstrate financial need to be eligible...

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William Burns Memorial Scholarship

Southwestern Illinois College

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$1,000

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The William Burns Memorial Scholarship is available to full-time students at Southwestern Illinois College. You must be enrolled in the second year of the administration of justice program and have at least a 3.0 GPA. You must also reside in the Southern Illinois Police Chiefs' Association region and demonstrate financial need to be eligible...

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