The scholarship will pay for the first 30 hours of coursework along with books and other fees.
Desire
to pursue and complete a Criminal Justice degree.
Minimum GPA of 2.0 and not be
eligible for the HOPE scholarship.
U.S. Citize
Currently employed in a law enforcement position, or graduating from a high school located within the service area of Georgia Highlands College, or currently pursuing a degree in criminal justice at Georgia Highlands College and experiencing financial hardship.
Not have been convicted of any crime by any state or federal government for which punishment could have been imprisonment in the federal or state prison or institution nor have been convicted of sufficient misdemeanors to establish a pattern of disregard for the law, provided that, violations of traffic laws and other offenses involving the operation of motor vehicles when the applicant has received a pardon shall not be considered.
Possess good moral character.
Complete
Federal Student Aid FASFA. (must submit
online) Complete the Georgia
Highlands College Scholarship
Application. Submit three letters of
recommendation: use this form. Submit a brief essay.
*Guiding questions for the essay :
1. What are your educational, professional/career, and personal goals in the
field of criminal justice?
2. Assess your abilities, skills, and preparations to handle the challenges of
college.
3. How will this scholarship help you achieve your professional/career goals?
SEND COMPLETED APPLICATION TO:
Department of Social Sciences
ATTN: Walter R. Adams Community Criminal Justice Scholarship
Georgia Highlands College
3175 Highway 27 South
Rome, GA 30161
