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SCHOLARSHIPS | The John M. Bailey Memorial Scholarship |
JOHN M. BAILEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD SPONSORED BY THE CONNECTICUT CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATIONAL & CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION, INC. (CCJECA) REQUIREMENTS & INFORMATION The John M. Bailey Memorial Scholarships are awarded annually by the Connecticut Criminal Justice Educational & Charitable Association, Inc. The scholarships are awarded to high school seniors or undergraduates enrolling or enrolled in college and planning to major in any criminal justice or related fields. (Criminal justice is defined as, but not limited to, law, legal studies, public safety, court services, law enforcement, fire science, forensic science, juvenile/family justice, protective service, corrections, parole, homeland security, environmental protection) Applicants must apply to the CCJECA on this official form or a photocopy of this form. Forms can be obtained by mailing a request to CCJECA, P O Box 407, Rocky Hill, CT 06067-0407 or downloading them from this site. Who is eligible? Applicants must be a graduating senior from an accredited high school in the school year of application OR be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in an accredited college or university. The award is contingent upon acceptance by and/or attendance at a duly accredited institution of higher education. Amount of Award: Three (3) One-Thousand Dollar ($1,000) Awards Basis for the award: The award is based on character, leadership qualities in the school and in the community, and scholastic aptitude. Requirements for application: The application must be accompanied by SAT scores , junior and senior high school grades OR an official college or university transcript, including the applicant's class rank and a short 250 word essay on the applicants career goals entitled: What a Higher Education will do for me. Letters of recommendation: Letters of recommendation are required from the high school guidance counselor and two additional people not related to the applicant. Undergraduates do not require letters of recommendation. Deadline: The application and accompanying essay must be postmarked no later than May 1st of the current year. Interview: An oral interview may be required. STUDENT APPLICATION May be downloaded here |
