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Scholarships for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Protective Services Majors

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Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship

Scoville Peace Fellowship Program

Up to $27,000 October 06, 2025 See Details

Description

The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship is available to graduate students with a strong interest in peace and security issues. In this six - to nine - month program, you will be placed with one of 26 non - profit, public interest organizations to address issues such as arms control, conflict resolution, defense budgets, economic conversion,...

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Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship

Scoville Peace Fellowship Program

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Up to $27,000

deadline

October 06, 2025
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Description

The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship is available to graduate students with a strong interest in peace and security issues. In this six - to nine - month program, you will be placed with one of 26 non - profit, public interest organizations to address issues such as arms control, conflict resolution, defense budgets, economic conversion,...

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Spencer and Associates Community Leaders Scholarship

Spencer and Associates

$2,500 August 04, 2025 See Details

Description

The Spencer and Associates Community Leaders Scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students who have an interest in pursuing a career in criminal justice, law enforcement, or be enrolled in or planning to attend law school. You must demonstrate interest in service to your community, with a history of volunteer work or other forms of...

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Spencer and Associates Community Leaders Scholarship

Spencer and Associates

award

$2,500

deadline

August 04, 2025
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Description

The Spencer and Associates Community Leaders Scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students who have an interest in pursuing a career in criminal justice, law enforcement, or be enrolled in or planning to attend law school. You must demonstrate interest in service to your community, with a history of volunteer work or other forms of...

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North Carolina Sheriffs' Association Criminal Justice Scholarship

North Carolina Sheriffs' Association

$2,000 Varies See Details

Description

The North Carolina Sheriffs' Association Criminal Justice Scholarship is open to full- time North Carolina undergraduate students majoring in criminal justice. First priority in selection is given to the son or daughter of (1) a sheriff or deputy sheriff or (2) any law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty. Second priority is given...

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North Carolina Sheriffs' Association Criminal Justice Scholarship

North Carolina Sheriffs' Association

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$2,000

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Description

The North Carolina Sheriffs' Association Criminal Justice Scholarship is open to full- time North Carolina undergraduate students majoring in criminal justice. First priority in selection is given to the son or daughter of (1) a sheriff or deputy sheriff or (2) any law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty. Second priority is given...

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Naval Cryptologic Veterans Association Scholarship

U.S. Naval Cryptologic Veterans Association

Up to $3,000 June 30, 2025 See Details

Description

The Naval Cryptologic Veterans Association Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors who are entering their freshman of college as well as current college students. You must be sponsored by a current U.S. NCVA member in good standing and submit a brief written statement in order to be considered for this award. Selection is...

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Naval Cryptologic Veterans Association Scholarship

U.S. Naval Cryptologic Veterans Association

award

Up to $3,000

deadline

June 30, 2025
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Description

The Naval Cryptologic Veterans Association Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors who are entering their freshman of college as well as current college students. You must be sponsored by a current U.S. NCVA member in good standing and submit a brief written statement in order to be considered for this award. Selection is...

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Criminal Justice Scholarship - Texarkana College

Texarkana College

Up to $1,500 Varies See Details

Description

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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Description

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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Marine Corps Essay Contest

U.S. Naval Institute

Up to $5,000 June 30, 2025 See Details

Description

The Marine Corps Essay Contest is open to active duty military, reservists, veterans, and civilians. To be considered, you must submit a 2,500 - word essay on the following topic: "Bring new thinking about how the U.S. Marine Corps will tackle the security challenges of the coming decades."

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Marine Corps Essay Contest

U.S. Naval Institute

award

Up to $5,000

deadline

June 30, 2025
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Description

The Marine Corps Essay Contest is open to active duty military, reservists, veterans, and civilians. To be considered, you must submit a 2,500 - word essay on the following topic: "Bring new thinking about how the U.S. Marine Corps will tackle the security challenges of the coming decades."

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David B. Houston Criminal Justice Scholarship

Sam Houston State University

$1,500 August 20, 2025 See Details

Description

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

award

$1,500

deadline

August 20, 2025
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Description

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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Joshua Conner Chasteen Scholarship

Ivy Tech Community College, Columbus Campus

$1,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Joshua Conner Chasteen Scholarship is available to students at Ivy Tech Community College, Columbus Campus, who are enrolled in the IT or criminal justice programs. To be considered for this award, you must be enrolled in at least six credit hours, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and be a Hauser High School graduate.

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Joshua Conner Chasteen Scholarship

Ivy Tech Community College, Columbus Campus

award

$1,000

deadline

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Description

The Joshua Conner Chasteen Scholarship is available to students at Ivy Tech Community College, Columbus Campus, who are enrolled in the IT or criminal justice programs. To be considered for this award, you must be enrolled in at least six credit hours, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and be a Hauser High School graduate.

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Criminal Justice Scholarship - Waukegan Township

Waukegan Township

$1,000 October 25, 2025 See Details

Description

The Criminal Justice Scholarship is open to students pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice or a related field. You must be graduating from a Lake County high school or be a resident of Lake County who is attending an Illinois college in order to be considered for this award. A short essay must also be submitted.

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Criminal Justice Scholarship - Waukegan Township

Waukegan Township

award

$1,000

deadline

October 25, 2025
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Description

The Criminal Justice Scholarship is open to students pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice or a related field. You must be graduating from a Lake County high school or be a resident of Lake County who is attending an Illinois college in order to be considered for this award. A short essay must also be submitted.

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National Organization of Black Women in Law Enforcement Scholarship

National Organization of Black Women in Law Enforcement (NOBWLE)

Up to $1,000 June 30, 2025 See Details

Description

The National Organization of Black Women in Law Enforcement Scholarship is available to graduating high school senior students who identify as female and as belonging to a minority population. To be considered for this award, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and intend to pursue studies in law enforcement or related fields.

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National Organization of Black Women in Law Enforcement Scholarship

National Organization of Black Women in Law Enforcement (NOBWLE)

award

Up to $1,000

deadline

June 30, 2025
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Description

The National Organization of Black Women in Law Enforcement Scholarship is available to graduating high school senior students who identify as female and as belonging to a minority population. To be considered for this award, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and intend to pursue studies in law enforcement or related fields.

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