Department of Criminal Justice Administration
Criminal Justice Scholarships
How to Apply
The scholarship application open is open from October 1 to March 1. To complete, log into the MTSU Scholarship Manager using your PipelineMT username and password.
- Complete the General Scholarship Application
This is the first step for all students. - Review additional scholarship applications
Once you submit the General Scholarship Application, you’ll see a list of other scholarship applications that apply to you. - Complete all applicable scholarship applications
To be considered for all scholarships, fill out every application that appears for you. - Automatic matching
You’ll automatically be matched to scholarships for which you meet the basic criteria.
MTSU Financial Aid and Scholarship Office
For assistance, contact MT One Stop in the Student Services and Admissions Center, Room 210. MTOneStop@mtsu.edu
Frank Lee Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Requirements:
- Recipient must be a resident of Tennessee and be a full-time student
- Recipient must be at least a rising junior or senior majoring in Criminal Justice Administration
- Recipient must have a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA
- Recipient must document financial need through MTSU financial aid office
- This award is for one year, but renewal is not precluded
R. B. J. Campbelle, Jr. Scholarship
Requirements:
- The applicant must be a resident of Tennessee and be a full-time student
- The applicant must be pursuing a degree in the field of Criminal Justice Administration
- The award is for one year, but renewal is not precluded
Criminal Justice Endowed Scholarship
Requirements:
- The applicant must be a resident of Tennessee and a full-time student
- The applicant must be pursuing a degree in the field of Criminal Justice or Criminology
- The applicant must have intent and the professional potential to pursue a career in the juvenile justice profession
- The applicant must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or higher
- The applicant must be at least a rising junior or senior in the Criminal Justice Administration undergraduate program
- This award is for one year, but renewal is not precluded
Law Enforcement Scholarship
Requirements:
- Recipients must meet all requirements for admission and have been accepted and/or enrolled in Middle Tennessee State University at the time of the award
- Recipient must be a resident of the State of Tennessee and a full-time student (or part-time student currently employed as a law enforcement officer)
- Recipient must demonstrate intent and professional potential to pursue a career in law enforcement
- Recipient must be at least a rising junior or senior majoring in Criminal Justice Administration
- Recipient must have a minimum 2.75 cumulative grade point average
True Blue Ashton Thomas Forever 24 Endowed Scholarship
Requirements:
- Recipient must be currently enrolled at MTSU and pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice Administration.
- Recipient must be in good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
- Recipient must have served or currently serving in the United States Air Force, Air Force Reserves, or Air Force ROTC; after which any branch of military service will receive preference.
- Recipient must have demonstrated leadership and current service to the community (verified by organization).
- This award is for one year, but renewal is not precluded.
Dennis D. Powell Endowed Scholarship
Requirements:
- Have an overall minimum 2.75 grade point average on a 4.0 scale at the time of the application. (Can also consider ACT/SAT score for incoming freshman).
- Have declared a MAJOR in Criminal Justice Administration.
- All entering or currently enrolled students are eligible.
- Need in the broadest sense may be considered.
- If a recipient fails to maintain the required level of academic performance or changes to a major/minor outside those specified, they shall forfeit any unpaid balance of their award.
Use your Pipeline username and password for log in.
Contact the Department of Criminal Justice Administration
The Criminal Justice staff welcomes your comments and questions. You may contact us by phone at (615) 898-2630.
Dr. Joshua Harms, Interim Department Chair
Email: joshua.harms@mtsu.edu
Phone: 615-494-7751
Missy Mullins, CJA Department Coordinator
Phone: 615-904-8081
Email: missy.mullins@mtsu.edu
Main Office
Phone: 615-898-2630
Email: cjadept@mtsu.edu
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 238
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN 37132
Department Main Office:
Academic Classroom Building 230