Graduate Student Financial Aid  For Criminal Justice

Glenn W. Burner Memorial Scholarship

• The Glenn Burner Memorial Scholarship is open to all Criminal Justice Majors.  Preference is given to graduate students, especially returning students.  The scholarship winner is chosen by the Criminal Justice Faculty and is awarded during the Spring Semester at the Criminal Justice Awards Dinner.  Applications can be obtained at the Criminal Justice Office.

Gene Crawford Memorial Scholarship

• The Gene Crawford Memorial Scholarship is open to all students.  Preference is given to Criminal Justice Majors and majors which involve helping the physically and mentally challenged or working with victims.  Individuals who have been involved in criminal justice activities, Campus Watch and Special Olympics are highly considered for the scholarship.  Applications can be picked up in the Women's Center.

Scholarship Waivers

• A limited number of three credit hour fee waivers are available to students who manage to sustain an outstanding grade point average in graduate study.  Need-based waivers are available to students who demonstrate financial need.  Applications can be picked up in the Graduate College Office.

Work Study

• A number of Work Study positions are available to graduate students who meet the guidelines for Work Study.  Federal funds pay for the graduate student to work for their, or other, programs.  Eligibility is determined by need. In some cases Work Study can be converted to a Graduate Assistantship. Tuition Waivers may also be possible with these positions. See the Graduate College or the Criminal Justice Department.

Summer Thesis Awards

• The Graduate Student Council's Research Committee judges proposals for thesis grants for the summer.  Those whose proposals are chosen are awarded $500.  See your advisor or the Graduate College Office personnel for details.

WVSC Cooperative Minority Graduate Assistantships

• The Office of Multicultural Affairs and International Programs offers Graduate Assistantship opportunities for African American graduates of West Virginia State College.  Applications can be picked up in the Graduate College Office.

Others

• Other financial aid sources may be available through the Financial Aid Office.  Please contact the Financial Aid Office for other information.