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CJ Scholarships

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Scholarship applications are now online at Boise State Financial Aid.

There are six opportunities for criminal justice students attending Boise State University to receive scholarships from the Department of Criminal Justice:

The Margie Hoops Scholarship

Application criteria (see scholarship application for more details):

  • Declared Criminal Justice major.
  • Enrolled part-time or full-time at Boise State University – Twin Falls campus.
  • Show strong leadership potential in academics and participate in activities outside the classroom (e.g. athletics and community involvement).
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

The Ted Hopfenbeck Scholarship

Application criteria (see scholarship application for more details):

  • Declared Criminal Justice major.
  • Junior, Senior, or Graduate standing by end of Spring semester.
  • Enrolled as a full-time student (12 or more credits).
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Involvement in outside activities: criminal justice student organizations, student government, and/or significant volunteer work (Field Work/Internships do not count as outside activities).
  • Application includes submission of a paper (1-2pages) addressing intentions of Criminal Justice career plans and preparation.

The FBI Scholarship

Application criteria (see scholarship application for more details):

  • Declared Criminal Justice major.
  • Interested in a career in law enforcement.
  • Senior standing by end of Spring semester (90 or more credits).
  • Full-time student (12 or more credits).
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher.

The Michael Blankenship Social Justice Scholarship

Application criteria (see scholarship application for more details):

  • Declared Criminal Justice major.
  • Junior (58-89 credits) or senior (90 or more credits) standing by the end of the Spring semester.
  • Enrolled part-time or full-time at Boise State University.
  • Have applied for, and received, admission to criminal justice major.
  • Able to demonstrate involvement in a significant way (volunteer or paid work) in furthering social and environmental justice (religious service is not sufficient).
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Alan Creech Alumni Award

Application criteria (see scholarship application for more details):

  • Full-time (12+ credits), Junior, Senior, or Graduate student
  • Minimum cum GPA 3.0
  • List personal accomplishments and activities

Anderson Criminal Justice Award

Application criteria (see scholarship application for more details):

  • Full-time (12+ credits for undergraduate, 9 credits for graduate)
  • Minimum cum GPA 3.0
  • Any grade level (freshman – graduate)