Criminal justice is the study of all things related to law enforcement, police, lawyers, and corrections. Students studying criminal justice or criminology in college should consider the scholarships below.

UNCF Social Justice Scholarship
Sponsor: UNCF
Amount: $5,373.14
Closing Date: December 4, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students who are from New York, New Jersey, Vermont, and Connecticut who are committed to social justice. Applicant must be African American and be currently enrolled in college with at least a 2.5 GPA. Although all majors are encouraged to apply, those students who are political science, criminal justice or in a course of study toward the preparation of law school will be given preference.

Social Justice Scholarship
Sponsor: Price Benowitz LLP
Amount: $2,000.00
Closing Date: February 28, 2027
Description: Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled in an accredited community college, undergraduate, or graduate program in the United States. Applicant must be interested in social justice, as demonstrated by past and present volunteer, professional, and educational experiences.