Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society Scholarships

Name: Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society Scholarships

Award Amount: Varies (typically several hundred to a few thousand dollars depending on scholarship category)

Information and Eligibility:
Alpha Phi Sigma, the National Criminal Justice Honor Society, offers several annual scholarships to outstanding students committed to scholarship, leadership and service within the criminal-justice field. These awards support undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate academic excellence, campus involvement and professional promise in areas such as law enforcement, criminology, forensic science, corrections, public safety and legal studies. The organization’s mission is to recognize high-achieving students while fostering ethical leadership and continued engagement in the criminal-justice discipline.
Eligibility criteria include:

• Membership: Applicants must be active members of Alpha Phi Sigma in good standing, meeting all chapter and national eligibility requirements.
• Academic Level: Open to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled full-time in criminal justice or related academic programs.
• Academic Standing: Strong GPA and completion of the minimum number of criminal-justice credits required for Alpha Phi Sigma membership.
• Professional Commitment: Demonstrated dedication to the study and advancement of criminal justice.

Application Requirements:

• Completed Alpha Phi Sigma scholarship application form.
• Official or unofficial transcript documenting coursework and GPA.
• Résumé detailing academic achievements, professional experience, leadership roles and service activities.
• Personal essay highlighting career goals in criminal justice and describing how Alpha Phi Sigma has enriched the applicant’s academic development.
• Letters of recommendation from faculty members, advisors, chapter officers or criminal-justice professionals.

Selection Criteria:

• Academic excellence and evidence of intellectual engagement within the criminal-justice major.
• Leadership and involvement in Alpha Phi Sigma, campus activities or community service.
• Professional potential in the criminal-justice field as demonstrated through internships, volunteer service or research.
• Quality and clarity of essays, recommendations and overall application materials.

Additional Details:

• Alpha Phi Sigma offers multiple scholarship categories each year, including awards for undergraduate research, graduate-level study, leadership, conference attendance and chapter involvement.
• Funds may be applied toward tuition, books, professional certification exams, travel for academic conferences or other approved educational expenses.
• Winners are recognized at the annual Alpha Phi Sigma conference and through national publications.

Deadline:

• February

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