John Jay College Of Criminal Justice | The City University of New York

John Jay offers a number of scholarships and special programs to support the learning experiences of our academically talented incoming freshmen.  A student can apply for these opportunities once they have been officially accepted to the College.  The Office of Scholarships will also be in contact with you regarding any scholarships and/or special opportunities for which you are eligible.  Below is some information about the scholarships and programs currently available: 

- College Education Milestone Scholarship
- Computer Science and Forensic Science Scholarship
- Hecht Scholarship
- The Honors Program
- The Justice Scholarship
- Alexander Rovt Leadership Scholarship
- New York State Scholarships

To learn more about these scholarships, please contact Michael Scaduto, Scholarship Coordinator, 212-237-8872, Room 1285N, scholarships@jjay.cuny.edu. 

Please note that all 2011/12 Scholarships for entering freshmen have been awarded.  Those interested in applying for entering freshmen scholarships for the 2012/13 Academic Year should visit this page again in early Spring 2012.  You will be contacted by the Scholarships Office if you meet the requirements to apply for any or all of the below opportunities. 

College Education Milestone Foundation Scholarship
The College Education Milestone Foundation Scholarship is awarded to an academically talented entering first year student(s) who would otherwise be unable to attend due to the cost of tuition and fees.  The scholarship is made possible through a generous gift in memory of Charles Eugene Medford.  Eligible students must be in the top 15 percent of his/her graduating class, provide proof of financial need (determined by filing the FAFSA), and take part in community service.  The scholarship provides $1,000 each year ($500 per semester) and is renewable up to 3 years if the student maintains a GPA of 3.0 or better, full-time academic status, and continued financial need.  Continued support is subject to availability of funds. 

Criteria:

• Entering Freshman
• Top 15% of Graduating Class
• Graduate from a NYS high school
• Financial Need (determined by FAFSA application) 
• US Citizen/Permanent Resident

To apply, students must submit:

• One letter of recommendation from a professional reference (i.e. teacher, advisor, counselor, mentor, community leader)
• A 250-word essay exploring your need for the scholarship, the importance of a college education, and your future academic and professional aspirations.

Computer Science and Forensic Science Scholarship
Undergraduate students pursing Computer Information Systems or Forensic Science are eligible to apply for a special scholarship opportunity.  This program was made possible by the Department of Science and the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science.  Funding is provided by a grant from the National Science Foundation.
Scholarship amount: Scholarships are based on financial need.  The maximum award amount is $4,000 per academic year.  Scholarships are renewable yearly, depending on academic performance, continued financial need, and availability of funds.  To determine financial need, please file for financial aid at: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/.

Eligibility: To be eligible for a scholarship a student must:

• Officially declare a major in computer science or forensic science
• Be a U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident of the United States (International and Undocumented students are not eligible)

 For Entering Freshmen:

• Have a high school average of 80 or better
• Strong SAT or ACT scores
• Strong grades in mathematics and science courses

For Entering Transfer:

• Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average
• Strong grades in mathematics and science courses

Click here for an application.  We are currently accepting applications from officially accepted and current students.  

The Hecht Scholarship
The Hecht Scholarship was established through a generous gift to the University from Imre and Vera Hecht.  It is awarded to an entering freshman with a strong academic background, community or volunteer service, musical abilities, and financial need.  Eligible students must have a minimum 90 high school average and a minimum combined SAT score of 1100 in Mathematics and Critical Reading.  The scholarship provides $2,500 each year ($1,250 per semester) and is renewable up to 3 years if the student maintains a GPA of 3.0 and full-time academic status.

An application for the Hecht Scholarship is available here. 

Honors Program 
The Honors Program is an innovative, theme-based program that brings students together to excel academically. Working closely with faculty and peers in an ongoing learning community, students explore the idea of the common good in a sequence of enriched, challenging interdisciplinary courses that use New York City as a laboratory for learning. The program emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, and ethical decision-making with attention to global concerns, community responsibility and civic engagement.

For further information on the Honors Program, please contact Mrs. L. McNickle at: lmcnickle@jjay.cuny.edu

The Justice Scholarship
The Justice Scholarship, one of John Jay College’s most prestigious awards, was established by Princeton University in 2002 in memory of the many John Jay educated law enforcement and fire department heroes who died in the September 11, 2001 attack on the World Trade Center. 

This $2,000 annual scholarship is awarded to entering freshmen who are committed to academic excellence and to public service.  The purpose of the Justice Scholarship Program is to develop undergraduate researchers, practitioners, and scholars in the areas of public service and criminal justice. 

The Justice Scholarship is renewable for up to three years as long as you maintain full-time status and a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 and provide evidence of continued commitment to community service or public service.  An additional $1,000 award is available for graduate school if you develop original research under the supervision of a faculty member.

Requirements:

• 90 HS average or better
• 1200 or better on SAT (Reading and Math)
• Documented proof of community/public service

An application for the Justice Scholarship is avialable here. 

Alexander Rovt Leadership Scholarship

The Alexander Rovt Leadership Scholarship was established through a generous gift to the College from Dr. Alexander Rovt.  It is awarded to entering freshmen who exhibit exceptional academic promise, a commitment to public service, and financial need.  This scholarship provides $1,125 annually and is renewable up to 3 years if the student maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA and full-time academic status.

Requirements:

• 82 HS Average or better
• 1100 SAT Score or better (Reading and Math)
• Financial Need (determined by the FAFSA)

An application for the Rovt Leadership Scholarship is available here. 

New York State HESC (Higher Education Services Corporation) Scholarships
New York State residents may be eligible for a variety of scholarships to help pay for college. HESC offers the following scholarship opportunities to new and continuing students:

• Flight 3407 Memorial Scholarships
• Flight 587 Memorial Scholarships
• Military Service Recognition Scholarship
• Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship
• NYS Math & Science Teaching Incentive Scholarship
• NYS Memorial Scholarships for Families of Deceased Firefighters, Volunteer Firefighters, Police Officers, Peace Officers, and Emergency Medical Service Workers
• NYS Scholarships for Academic Excellence
• NYS Volunteer Recruitment Service Scholarship (Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Services)
• NYS World Trade Center Memorial Scholarship
• NYS Aid to Native Americans
• NYS Regents Awards for Children of Deceased and Disabled Veterans
• Veterans Tuition Awards

Further information concerning HESC Scholarships can be found here.