Drs. Sonny Goldenstein and
Jagan Lingamneni Scholarship in Criminal Justice
*Amount of Award: $700
This scholarship was established by the
above-named professors to recognize students already in the program who are
committed to community service and who need financial assistance to complete
their studies.
- Eligibility (Documentation of requirements is
to accompany application)
- Applicant must be a currently enrolled student
seeking a degree in Criminal Justice who has completed at least nine hours
at GSU OR be a student with a criminal justice background seeking a BOG
degree who has completed nine hours in Criminal Justice at GSU
- Must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of
Illinois
Must have maintained a cumulative GPA at GSU of at least 3.0
- Must be enrolled for at least nine hours
(undergraduate) or six hours (graduate) in the trimester of the award; and
- MUST COMMIT TO 100 HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE
DURING THE YEAR OF THE AWARD/SCHOLARSHIP. If the student is due to graduate
in less than a year, the 100 hours of community service must be completed by
the time of graduation. "Community service is broadly understood. While
volunteer work in a justice-related agency is preferred, work with church
groups, social service organizations, GSU-sponsored volunteerism---all may
qualify.
Applications are accepted from May 15 through
July 31
- Applicants must submit a letter to the
coordinator of the Criminal Justice program detailing their plans for a
career in criminal justice (and prior work experience, if applicable), their
need for financial assistance, and how they will complete the 100 hours of
community service in the allotted time. This is a "letter of
commitment", a promise to complete the 100 hours.
- Letters of recommendation may be forwarded but
are not required
Selection
A member of he Criminal Justice faculty will sit
on the selection committee. Should they feel it necessary, they may call
applicants for an interview. The community service factor is of higher priority
in their selection decision than financial need. The committee will select the
winner and the chair will send to the director of GSU's Office of Financial Aid
, in writing, his/her name and bio in time for the award to be announced by
September 1.
*This scholarship is not endowed. Amount may vary
based on annual contribution.
For additional information call
the Financial Aid Office at 708/534-4480.
