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Department of Criminal Justice
2014-2015
Student Scholarships
The Department of Criminal Justice is accepting scholarship applications from ECU
undergraduate criminal justice majors. See instructions and eligibility requirements below.
Applications are due Monday February 24, 2014 at 2:00 PM.
Available Scholarships
 David B. and Willa H. Stevens Criminal Justice Scholarship
o 2 scholarships @ $625 each
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John F. Minges, III Scholarship in Criminal Justice
o 2 scholarships @ $500 each
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Mr. and Mrs. James Bruner Criminal Justice Scholarship
o 1 scholarship @ $500
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Criminal Justice Advisory Board Scholarship
o 2 scholarships @ $500 each
* Application Submission Instructions:
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Application deadline is Monday February 24, 2014 at 2:00 PM (EST)
(No incomplete or late applications will be accepted)
Submit applications and supporting documents to:
o Ms. Debbie Domer
Department of Criminal Justice
245 Rivers Building
domerd@ecu.edu
(252) 328-4192
Application Instructions:
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Complete (word process) the Student Scholarship Application (below)
Attach five copies of the applicant’s unofficial transcript via Banner One Stop
Print and sign five copies of your completed application then submit all signed copies
with Banner transcripts and supporting documents
Include a 500 word essay describing 1) educational/career plans in the criminal justice
field; 2) eligibility for the listed criteria; and 3) financial need
Scholarship Award Recipient Requirements (no exceptions):
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Attend the College of Human Ecology Donor Appreciation reception on April 15, 2014
4:00-6:00 PM in the ECU Murphy Center (business attire; mandatory to receive
scholarship award)
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Write an appreciation letter to the donor describing the benefit gained from the
scholarship award (mandatory to receive scholarship award; submit to Ms. Domer)
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 Scholarship applicants must plan to register as a full time student for fall 2014 and spring 2015
to be eligible for consideration and receive funds since they are used for tuition and fees.
 Scholarship awards and amounts are contingent upon available funding.
 Scholarship awards will be evenly disbursed between the Fall 2014 and Spring
2015 semesters.
 Applicants are eligible for only one scholarship award per person.
Scholarship
David B. and Willa H.
Stevens Scholarship
Award Amount
1) $625
2) $625
Eligibility Criteria
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John F. Minges, III
Scholarship
1) $500
2) $500
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James Bruner Scholarship
1) $500
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Criminal Justice Advisory
Board Scholarship
1) $500
2) $500
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Full-time
undergraduate (junior
status)
CJ major
3.25 GPA
(cumulative)
Demonstration of
financial need
Dedication to the CJ
profession
Full-time
undergraduate student
CJ major
3.25 GPA
(cumulative)
Demonstration of
financial need
Dedication to the CJ
profession
Demonstration of
good citizenship
Full-time
undergraduate student
CJ major
3.0 GPA (cumulative)
Demonstration of
financial need
Full-time
undergraduate student
CJ major
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3.25 GPA
(cumulative)
Demonstration of
financial need
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Student Scholarship Application
Department of Criminal Justice
East Carolina University
2014 – 2015
Deadline for submission is February 24, 2014 at 2:00 PM
Name of applicant:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Name by which you are called:
Current cumulative Grade Point Average: (GPA):_______
Banner ID Number:
Phone Number: _______________
Email address: ___________________________________
PERMANENT ADDRESS:
(Street Address)
(Phone Number)
_______________
(City/Town)
(County)
(State)
(Zip Code)
CURRENT MAILING ADDRESS IF:
(Street Address)
(City/Town)
(Phone Number)
(County)
(State) (Zip Code)
To which address do you prefer to be notified after March 1st? Permanent Current
Major/Program of Study:
Minor (if any):
Expected date of graduation:
Student classification at ECU (check one):
(Circle One)
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Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
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_____ Number of semester hours remaining ______
Total number of semester hours completed:
Number of semester hours in which currently enrolled (this semester):
Total number of semester hours transferred to ECU (if any):
List below all colleges you have attended or are now attending and dates of attendance. (Attach additional
sheets if necessary.)
DATE(S) ATTENDED
FROM:
TO:
NAME OF SCHOOL
CITY AND
STATE
Do you plan to enroll for further study?
YES
Academic Merit
Academic awards and honors received:
Financial Information
NO If so, where:
DEGREE
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List all university and/or governmental financial aid received, including amount per semester:
Estimated percentage of education expenses earned through employment:
Describe your financial need in terms of imbalance between college related expenses and your
existing resources, if any - (feel free to mention any special circumstances you wish for the committee to be
aware of such as yearly loans, prior debt structure, family support or lack thereof, etc.):
Citizenship/Community Service
Community service activities:
Leadership
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Membership in clubs and organizations (list all offices held):
Identify your leadership positions other than those previously indicated:
Dedication to Field
Please write a statement that explains why and how you are dedicated to your field of study.
Other
Additional comments, if desired:
I affirm that all application information herein is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
_________________________________
Signature
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Date
Please attach a brief statement (one page only) of your professional career
plans/goals and attach a resume if you have one.
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