Application for the 2026/2027 Melissa Linville Criminal Justice Scholarship is open to U.S. citizen or permanent resident student who are high school senior, recent high school graduate, or current college students in the United States. The scholarship is sponsored by DISA to provide financial assistance to applicants who seek help to further their education at an accredited post-secondary education either as a part-time or full-time student pursuing their career in Criminal Justice field. This is a competitive scholarship with a limited number of award given to qualified applicants of the 2026/2027 Melissa Linville Criminal Justice Scholarship.
Scholarship Overview
- Sponsor: DISA
- Host: Any
- Type: Financial aid
- Award: Varies
- Value: Not given
- Level: Undergraduate
- Target: U.S. students
- Location: United States
2026/2027 Melissa Linville Criminal Justice Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
The following requirements must be met by the applicants in order to be eligible for the 2026/2027 Melissa Linville Criminal Justice Scholarship:
- The scholarship application is open to U.S. citizen or permanent resident students.
- The scholarship is for high school senior, recent high school graduate, or current college student.
- Applicants must have excellent academic performance and good grades, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 score or higher.
- Applicants must be enrolled or plan to attend an accredited post-secondary education either as a full-time or part-time students.
- Applicants will be required to demonstrate their financial need, leadership skills, and other extracurricular activities.
2026/2027 Melissa Linville Criminal Justice Scholarship Application Process
To apply for the 2026/2027 Melissa Linville Criminal Justice Scholarship, applicants must follow these steps:
- It is essential for applicants to go through the scholarship application before applying for the award.
- Applicants can apply for the scholarship through the online application link provided below.
- Applicants must write an essay on the given topic provided on the scholarship application form and the essay should be based on their ambition and desire to contribute to the Criminal Justice field, demonstration of knowledge and commitment to a career in the Criminal Justice field, and leadership qualities and eagerness to learn.
- Applicants must provide all the required documents that are needed for the scholarship including contact details, transcript, proof of enrollment, essay, and completed application form before the deadline date.
- For more information about the scholarship, applicants can contact the scholarship committee using the Contact Us link.
Application Deadline: 25 July 2026
Visit the Official Scholarship Website
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