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International Comparative Criminal Justice Scholarship
The International Comparative Criminal Justice Scholarship at the University of Houston-Downtown is a competitive scholarship open to all Criminal Justice Students. The scholarship includes:
- $1,000 scholarship
- In-State tuition for the Bachelors of Applied Arts and Sciences in Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, and the Masters of Science in Criminal Justice program
Scholarship recipients will be selected based upon academic standing and information
included on the International Comparative Criminal Justice Scholarship application (below).
Students must meet the following criteria:
- Undergraduate Students must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher
- Graduate Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
How to Apply
- Fill out the form below
- Upload a Personal Essay in the application below (Microsoft Word document or PDF)
- Adress the following statement in your Personal Essay:
- Why are you deserving of the international comparative criminal justice scholarship at the University of Houston-Downtown? What makes your candidacy stand out from the rest? How does your background and career goals relate to your interest in comparative and international criminal justice? If awarded the scholarship, how would this benefit your education at UHD?
- Bachelor of Applied Arts in Criminal Justice Essay - must contain 500 words
- Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Personal Essay - must contain 500 words
- Master of Science in Criminal Justice - Must contain 1000 words
| Application Due Dates | |
|---|---|
| Fall | June 15th |
| Spring | September 15th |