Brad Arn Scholarship

Deadline: March 1st

Western Department Aid Program

A scholarship will be given annually in memory of Brad Arn, a St. Joseph Police Officer, killed in the line of duty.  Recipient should be majoring in Criminal Justice, with a GPA of 2.0 or above, with financial need.  Preference will be given to St. Joseph Police Officers returning to college first and then other area law enforcement officers.

Application Procedures:  Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements.

Contact Information:  Criminal Justice Department, 816/271-4293

Jimmie R. Nix Scholarship

Deadline: March 1st

Western Department Aid Program

The Jimmie R. Nix Scholarship is awarded to a degree seeking Criminal Justice major with an emphasis in law enforcement. Must be a Junior or Senior with a minimum GPA of 3.00. Preference will be given to current law enforcement officers (not private security). Financial need will be a consideration.

Application Procedures:  Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements.

Contact Information:  Criminal Justice Department, 816/271-5647

Kelly Gentry Murphy Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: March 1st

Western Department Aid Program

Awarded to a junior or senior student majoring in criminal justice who has demonstrated financial need and has a GPA of 3.2 or higher.

Application Procedures:  Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements.

Contact Information:  Criminal Justice Department, 816/271-5647

Leroy Maxwell Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: March 1st

Western Department Aid Program

The Leroy Maxwell Memorial Scholarship is awarded on a competitive basis to a degree seeking Criminal Justice major with an emphasis in law enforcement or juvenile offenders.  Preference will be given to law enforcement officers or juvenile personnel and Benton High School graduates.  Must have a 2.50 GPA to be considered.    

Application Procedures:  Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements.

Contact Information:  Criminal Justice Department, 816/271-4293

The Hayes Criminal Justice Scholarship

Deadline: March 1st

Western Department Aid Program

Established by Simon and Monya Rositzky in recognition of James Robert Hayes' contribution to the community as chief of police, this scholarship will be awarded to a criminal justice major.  The recipient must have obtained junior status and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Application Procedures:  Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements.

Contact Information:  Criminal Justice Department, 816/271-4293

Western Excellence Awards

Deadline: March 1st

Western Department Aid Program

Six scholarships in the amount of $500 will be awarded to incoming freshmen desiring to major in Criminal Justice or Legal Studies.  Applicants must have earned an ACT composite score of 21-24 and enroll in LAW 100 or LAT 101 during their first semester.

Application Procedures:    Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements.

Contact Information:  Criminal Justice Department, 816/271-4293