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James L. Maddex, Jr. Scholarship


Name: James L. Maddex, Jr. Scholarship

Award Amount: Varies

Information and Eligibility:

The James L. Maddex, Jr. Scholarship is established in honor of Professor Emeritus James L. Maddex, Jr., recognizing his significant contributions to the field of criminal justice. This merit-based scholarship is awarded annually to undergraduate or graduate students majoring in Criminal Justice at Georgia State University (GSU).

Eligibility Criteria

  • Enrollment: Must be a full-time student enrolled in the Department of Criminal Justice at GSU, maintaining good academic standing.
  • Academic Achievement: Required to have and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 (or the required minimum for their degree program, whichever is higher).
  • Application Materials: Submission of a letter of application and a statement of goals demonstrating merit and commitment to the field.
  • Financial Need: Must demonstrate financial need as determined by the GSU Financial Aid Office.

Deadline: January 15

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