Scholarship information

Criminology and Criminal Justice Scholarships 

The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice has the following scholarships available to graduate and undergraduate students. We encourage students to review the webpage linked here to understand the process, access FAQ's, and watch videos about applying for scholarships. It is important that students answer the matching questions when completing the application. 

This is the link to Scholarship Universe. We encourage all students to apply.

Decker Family Scholarship Fund

This endowment was established in 2023 by Scott (Professor Emeritus and former School Director) and JoAnn Decker. The gift is intended to provide financial support for a Criminology and Criminal Justice undergraduate student who has intentions of becoming a practitioner in law enforcement, probation and parole, corrections or juvenile justice, or other public service roles. The award requires a minimum 3.0 GPA, junior or senior standing, and demonstrated financial need.

CHS Legacy Scholarship

This endowment will carry on the Legacy of the Dean's Advisory Board Scholarship. The Dean's Advisory Board was made up of interested volunteer members of the Maricopa County community. These members were committed to the fulfillment of the missions of Arizona State University and of Watts College. As an expression of that commitment, the Dean's Advisory Board unanimously agreed to establish this scholarship fund in order to provide assistance to worthy and deserving students enrolled in the Watts College. This award requires full-time enrollment, minimum 3.0 GPA, and Arizona residency.

Watts College School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Quasi) Scholarship

The Quasi Endowment Scholarship was established in 1998 with a gift from the Provost Club.  Income will support scholarships in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice in the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions. This award requires a minimum 3.5 GPA, and evidence of community service and leadership in the last 24 months. It is awarded to undergraduate students.

Robert Godlove Scholarship

This fund was established in 1998 to honor Robert Godlove who was a faculty member at ASU West Campus. Professor Godlove taught classes in Administration of Justice (Criminology & Criminal Justice) and worked with student interns in a truancy diversion program. This award requires a minimum 3.0 GPA, 70 hours of completed ASU course work, and enrollment in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice in the semester in which the award is received.

Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI, Phoenix Chapter Scholarship

Through this endowment, the Donor intends to encourage students in the field of criminal justice. By establishing this scholarship, the Donor hopes that more students will enter the field of criminal justice with a higher education degree. This scholarship requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 and Junior or Senior academic status. Preference shall be given to applicants who are law enforcement officers.

Christopher Rearley Memorial Scholarship

The purpose of this Endowment is to provide financial support to students majoring in Criminology and Criminal Justice with a disability that limits one or more major life activities. Christopher Rearley was a graduate of the CCJ program. Recipient must be a freshman, sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student in ASU's School of Criminology and Criminal Justice. Enrolled in at least nine credit hours, have a minimum GPA of 2.5, be an individual with a disability that limits one or more major life activities, preference will be given to students with a physical disability. Two letters of recommendation are required. 

The Center for Correctional Solutions Scholarship

The Center for Correctional Solutions Scholarship supports the Center’s mission to enhance the lives of people who live and work in our correctional system. Funds in support for this scholarship were primarily obtained through the Center’s Inkarcerated art show, where incarcerated artists donate their time and talent to produce artwork that is purchased by members of the community. Their efforts can now aid in the growth and learning of others. The establishment of this scholarship represents the Center’s commitment to promote student success through transformative learning experiences. Preference shall be given to applicants who are incarcerated, formerly incarcerated, working in corrections, or previously worked in corrections, and their family members.