School Scholarships
School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
| Scholarship Name | Amount | Eligibility | Application Period | Award Notification Date | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Russell Massey Memorial Scholarship | $1000 | Junior and senior undergraduate students majoring in Criminal Justice, with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, native Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵstudent involved in community engagement. Applicants must have a record of service, time and energy that improves the quality of community life in the spirit of Dr. Massey. | December 15 – January 25 | Mid February | |
| Joseph Hatton Memorial Scholarship | $500 | Full-time undergraduate students majoring in Criminal Justice, with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. | December 15 – January 25 | Mid February | |
| Sondra H. Better Memorial Scholarship | $500 | Full-time undergraduate students majoring in Criminal Justice, with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. | December 15 – January 25 | Mid February | |
| Demand The Limits Injury Attorneys Scholarship | $5,000 | Must be majoring in Criminal Justice with junior or senior standing. Graduation semester of Spring 2028 or later and full-time enrollment in Fall 2027 (those graduating in Fall 2027 are not eligible). Have a demonstrated financial need for scholarship funds at the time they are disbursed (Spring 2028). Submit a minimum 500-word essay (no longer than 1,000 words) describing what inspired you to pursue a degree in criminal justice, why you chose the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ, and how receipt of this scholarship will help you persist to graduation. | September 1 – October 12 | Mid November |
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Phyllis and Harvey Sandler School of Social Work
| Scholarship Name | Amount | Eligibility | Application Period | Award Notification Date | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phyllis and Harvey Sandler School of Social Work Transfer Student Scholarship | $3,000Ìý | BSW students transferring from a two-year community college | Jan 14 - Feb 16 | March 1 | |
| Phyllis and Harvey Sandler School of Social Work Veterans Scholarship | $3,000Ìý | BSW or MSW students who are U.S. military veterans | Jan 14 - Feb16 | March 1 | |
| Phyllis and Harvey Sandler School of Social Work Single Parent Scholarship | $3,000Ìý | BSW or MSW students who are single parents | Jan 14 - Feb 16 | March 1 | |
| Heart of Social Work Essay Contest Award Scholarship | $1,000 – $3,000 | BSW and MSW students. | Oct 18 – Jan 31 | February 12 |
Tod Marshall
tmarsha5@fau.edu (561) 297-6494 |
| Phyllis and Harvey Sandler School of Social Work Aging Services Scholarship | $2,000 | BSW and MSW students with career interests in the field of aging. | Aug 14 – Sept 1 | September 29 | Tod Marshall tmarsha5@fau.edu (561) 297-6494 |
| Emby Family Child Welfare Scholarship | $2,500 | BSW and MSW students with career interests in the field of child welfare. | Aug 14 – Sept 1 | September 29 | Tod Marshall tmarsha5@fau.edu (561) 297-6494 |
| Phyllis and Harvey Sandler School of Social Work Financial Need Scholarship | $2,000 | BSW and MSW students with financial need who have an interest in pursuing a career in social work. | Aug 14 – Sept 1 | September 29 | Tod Marshall tmarsha5@fau.edu (561) 297-6494 |
| Sandler Family Foundation School of Social Work Scholarship | $2,000 | BSW and MSW students who demonstrate the heart of a volunteer and the spirit of social work in the community. | Aug 14 – Sept 1 | September 29 | Tod Marshall tmarsha5@fau.edu (561) 297-6494 |
| Dr. Michele Hawkins' Social Work Foster Care Scholarship | $2,000 | BSW and MSW students who have been living in the foster care system. | Aug 14 – Sept 1 | September 29 | Tod Marshall tmarsha5@fau.edu (561) 297-6494 |
| Phyllis and Harvey Sandler Global Education Scholarship | $2,000 | BSW and MSW enrolled in one of the Social Work study abroad courses. | Jan 1 – Feb 10 | February 28 | Tod Marshall tmarsha5@fau.edu (561) 297-6494 |
| Gottsegen Family Substance Use Disorder Treatment Scholarship | $2,500 | BSW and MSW students with a documented interest and ability in pursuing a social work career in substance use treatment. | Aug 14 – Sept 1 | September 29 | Tod Marshall tmarsha5@fau.edu (561) 297-6494 |