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.  Below is some information about the scholarships and programs currently available: 

- Computer Science and Forensic Science Scholarship
- Entering Freshman Scholarship
- Hecht Scholarship
- The Honors Program
- The Justice Scholarship
- New York State Scholarships
- Peter F. Vallone Academic Scholarship Award

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

Computer Science and Forensic Science Scholarship
Beginning Fall 2009, undergraduate and graduate students pursing computer science (Computer Information Systems, Forensic Computing) 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.  There will be at least 30 scholarships awarded per 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.  All applications must be received by March 1, 2010.

Entering Freshman Scholarship
The Entering Freshman Scholarship is awarded to a new first year undergraduate student based on criteria set by the College’s Scholarship Committee.  Selection is based upon a student’s high school average and SAT/ACT score.

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.

Honors Program
The John Jay College Honors Program seeks to provide cultural, social and academic opportunities to exceptionally motivated undergraduates.

• Through this program, students receive $500 annual book stipends for four years
• A free subscription to the weekday New York Times
• A series of honors seminars taught by distinguished professors and devoted to such topics as law and ethics, criminology, and race and ethnic relations
• The opportunity to collaborate on original research projects with doctoral students and eminent professors
• A travel stipend to present honors research at a national conference.

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.

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.

Peter F. Vallone Academic Scholarship Award
New York City high school graduates with a 'B' average or higher who are accepted to CUNY may be eligible for this scholarship, which is funded by the New York City Council.  The award is available if you enroll full-time at any of the 17 undergraduate colleges at CUNY within a year of graduating from a public or private New York City high school.  Awards are currently funded at $500 per year and are renewable for the length of the degree program, as long as you continue to meet eligibility criteria.  The award amount is subject to change by the New York City Council. To determine eligibility and apply, please contact your high school guidance counselor.

Further information about the Peter F. Vallone Academic Scholarship can be found here.