The University of Nebraska at Kearney offers a number of scholarships for students electing to major in criminal justice. Students can apply for these scholarships through the UNK Financial Aid office.
DALE L. & ELLEN J. SCHROEDER CRIMINAL JUSTICE SCHOLARSHIP
Established to provide financial assistance to a full-time sophomore, junior, or senior student. Recipients shall be majoring in Criminal Justice, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and have graduated from a Nebraska high school.
KENDALL L. WEYERS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Established to help full-time students at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Selection criteria include being a senior and being the son or daughter of currently employed, deceased, or retired law enforcement officer within the State of Nebraska. Applicants in any major or minor may apply; however, Criminal Justice majors and minors will receive special consideration. Those who have proven academic excellence and provided proof of financial need shall be given first consideration. Please include on your application the name and past/present position of the parent who qualifies you for this scholarship.
JAMES GILBERT CRIMINAL JUSTICE MEMORIAL FUND
Established for undergraduate students pursuing a major or minor in Criminal Justice at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.