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Web Sites
Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences
Awards
http://www.acjs.org/pubs/167_770_3512.cfm
Lists awards that the association has historically offered, including
Minorities and Women Annual Meeting Travel Award and
Affirmative Action Mini Grant and Student Scholarships Award.
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American Federation of Police and Concerned Citizens Program
Police Family's Survivors Fund
http://www.aphf.org/family.html
Financial assistance is available to family survivors of police officers killed in the line of duty.
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American Police Hall of Fame
Scholarships for Family Survivors Program
http://www.aphf.org/scholarships.html
$1250 per year up to $5000 maximum will be made available to family survivors of police officers killed in the line of duty so that the survivors can pursue college degrees.
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American Probation and Parole Association
Grants and Research Projects
http://www.appa-net.org/grant%20and%20special%20projects/
The American Probation and Parole Association (APPA) receives funds from federal agencies and private foundations to conduct research and training projects on a variety of subject areas related to juvenile and criminal justice issues. APPA currently manages 22 research/grant projects whose combined budgets totaled over 7.3 million dollars. Typical products from research/grant projects include program development and implementation guides, training curricula and monographs, and the delivery of training seminars, audio and satellite teleconferences, and technical assistance.
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American Society of Criminology
Fellowship for Ethnic Minorities
http://www.asc41.com/minorfel.htm
The fellowship is designed to encourage African American, Asian American, Latino, and Native American students to enter the field of criminology and criminal justice. Applicants need not be members of the American Society of Criminology. Individuals studying criminology or criminal justice issues are encouraged to apply. The recipient or recipients of the fellowship must be accepted into a program of doctoral studies. Deadline: March 1.
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American Society of Criminology Fellowships
http://www.asc41.com/fvsp.html
Describes ASC Fellowship for Ethnic Minorities, W. E. B. DuBois Fellowship Program, Robert Woods Johnson Foundation Fellowships in Reducing Substance Abuse, National Consortium on Violence Research Postdoctoral Fellowships, National Consortium on Violence Career Development Fellowships, and UCLA Drug Abuse Research Center - Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships
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American Society of Forensic Odontology
Research Grants
http://www.forensicdentistryonline.org/new_asfo/research.htm
Provides grants for forensic dentistry research.
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Association For Intelligence Officers (AFIO)
AFIO Scholarships, Prizes and Awards for Autumn 2007
http://www.afio.com/
(1) Harold and Maria Ransburg American Patriot Scholarships : for deserving American graduate and undergraduate students of intelligence, foreign affairs, and/or national security studies. Award amounts will range from $1,500 to $3,000. Applicants should indicate whether they are applying for a graduate or undergraduate award.
(2) Al Ponte Graduate Scholarship Award : For students focusing on International Relations and/or Intelligence, and who are either AFIO members, or children (grandchildren) of AFIO members or of serving Intelligence personnel. Award amount is $1,250.
(3) Life's Choices Foundation Graduate Scholarship Awards : This donation from the Morris Family Charitable Corporation provides two $4,000 scholarships to graduate students who are focusing on national security or intelligence studies and who are, or have the intent of, serving in the U.S. Government. Candidates for this scholarship should be AFIO members, their children or grandchildren, or of personnel serving in government agencies comprising the U.S. Intelligence Community.
(4) Also provides information about David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarships, the CIA Undergraduate Scholarship Program, Postdoctoral Associateship Program by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and National Flagship Language Program.
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Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers
http://www.atsa.com/awdGSA.html
Offers graduate research awards and predoctoral research grants.
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Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
http://www.acfe.com/membership/rjennings.asp
Through the Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners supports the education of collegiate accounting and criminal justice students who may become Certified Fraud Examiners (CFEs) in the future.
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Bulletproof Vests
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov
To better meet the vest replacement needs of America's law enforcement agencies this year, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales will make and additional $10 million available immediately. This additional funding is available through a special BVP solicitation that is open from August 24 - September 22, 2005.
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Bureau of Justice Statistics
Visiting Fellows Program
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/fellows.htm
Under BJS sponsorship, Visiting Fellows research criminal justice topics of their choice. While in Washington they have office space at BJS, interact with BJS staff and other researchers, and have access to a rich array of data sets and software. The Fellows program is open to senior-level social science researchers who have published extensive work on crime-related subjects. Some Fellows remain at BJS for their entire project; others make shorter visits. At the close of a project, a Fellow submits a research report summarizing the results and policy implications. If you are interested in the program or have additional questions, send an e-mail to Jodi Brown, Statistician, at brownj@ojp.usdoj.gov. In the subject of the e-mail, specify BJS Visiting Fellows Program. If you are interested in pursuing an application, summarize in 100 words or less what you would be interested in doing as a Visiting Fellow. Researchers whose interests match those of BJS would then be invited to make application.
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Canton Community Foundation
http://www.cantonfoundation.org/
Telephone : (734) 495-1200
Deadline: Feb. 25th
The Canton Community Foundation and the Township Police Department are offering a $500 scholarship to qualified students in the Canton Police Explorers program. The program teaches students the daily tasks of a police officer. The scholarship is awarded only to those participants who attend or plan to attend Schoolcraft College or its police academy. Source: Detroit News, Feb. 13, 2005, p.4D.
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Clinton County Sheriff's Office
The Tom Kangas Memorial Law Enforcement Scholarship is available to any student from Clinton County who will attend Lansing Community College in a public service program including criminal justice, health careers and fire science. The scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $1,000 in tuition credit.
The Clinton County Sheriff's Office Scholarship for Criminal Justice Careers follows the same criteria as the Tom Kangas scholarship. Applications may be picked up at the Sheriff's Office or at any high school in Clinton County.
Posted in Clinton County News, Lansing State Journal.
Concerns of Police Survivors, Inc. (COPS)
Scholarship Program
http://www.nationalcops.org/serv05.htm
COPS scholarships provide financial assistance to surviving children under the age of 30 and to surviving spouses of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, according to Federal government criteria, who wish to pursue a course of study beyond high school. Scholarships are not awarded for post-graduate study. Scholarships are not awarded to survivors who are entitled to a tuition-free education as a state death benefit. Applicants seeking financial assistance for education purposes are limited to the receipt of not more than $1,500 per semester, and total scholarship awards shall not exceed $12,000 maximum lifetime.
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Correctional Education Association
http://www.ceanational.org/
Offers a scholarship to cover the cost for conference attendance, both on the national and regional level. The money may also be used to pay for professional development classes or degree work or for research in issues related to correctional education. Must be a CEA member. The scholarship amounts are limited to $500 award per year with a $5,000 lifetime limit. The deadline for applying is three months prior to the funded activity. The scholarship application can be found under "awards" on the web page or you can call (800) 783-1232 or via e-mail at ceaoffice@aol.com
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Crime Victim Foundation
http://www.crimevictimfoundation.org/
The Crime Victim Foundation's mission is to provide last resort assistance to crime victims in Michigan who have an immediate and critical need and for whom no other financial resource is available. The Crime Victim Foundation is non-profit and works solely for the purpose of helping victims of crimes in Michigan.
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Fulbright Commission in Ireland
http://www.cies.org/award_book/award2008/award/Pub8294.htm
The Commission is inviting applications through the Council of International Exchange of Scholars (CIES) for a Fulbright Visiting Scholar in Public Administration - Policing in the newly established Garda Síochána Inspectorate (Dublin, Ireland) for the 2008 - 2009 academic year. A grant of up to 70,000 euros depending on suitability and relevant experience will be offered to the successful candidate. Applications are being accepted until 1st August 2007 from academics and professionals with a Minimum Master's Degree and 8 -10 years teaching and research experience in the fields of Progressive Police Operations and Management.
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Graduate Research Fellowship Funding Available
http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/sl000747.pdf
Deadline: November 28, 2006
The Graduate Research Fellowship provides dissertation support to doctoral students undertaking independent research on crime- and justice-related issues. The research focus should be on law enforcement/policing; justice systems; corrections; courts, prosecution, and defense; offender programs and treatment; crime prevention; forensics; international crime and justice; and violence and victimization. (NIJ)
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Guggenheim Foundation (Harry Frank)
Research on Violence, Aggression, and Dominance
http://hfg.org/
Find details about foundation research, grants, dissertation fellowships and more.
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Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation, see Guggenheim Foundation
Hoover Foundation (J. Edgar)
Scholarship Application
http://www.jedgarhooverfoundation.org/scholar/scholar.html
In 1967 a group of retired Special Agents and private citizens joined together to form a non-profit organization that would promote the ideals of Mr. Hoover by providing scholarships to needy college and university students without regard to race, creed or religion who are pursuing degrees in law, enforcement studies or forensic sciences. Over the years the Foundation has distributed three and half million dollars to students and certain lump sums to deserving universities and colleges. The Foundation distributes approximately one hundred thousand dollars annually.
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International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators Scholarships
http://www.iaclea.org/visitors/memberservices/scholarships/scholarshipreq.cfm
Each year, IACLEA awards a total of three scholarships: two IACLEA scholarships and one James L. McGovern Scholarship. Each is a one-time award of $500.
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International Association of Emergency Managers
Scholarship Program
http://www.iaem.com/about/scholarship/intro.htm
The International Association of Emergency Managers has established the IAEM Scholarship Program to further the education of students studying the field of emergency management. The mission of the program is to assist the profession by developing students with the intellect and technical skills to advance and enhance emergency management.
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International Association of Undercover Officers Scholarship Funds
http://www.undercover.org/
The newsletter of this organization mentions that scholarship funds are available. For more information, contact Charlie Fuller at Charlie@undercover.org or send a letter to the address mentioned on the web page.
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J. Edgar Hoover Foundation, see Hoover Foundation (J. Edgar)
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, see MacArthur Foundation
Justice Research and Statistics Administration
Foundations That Provide Funding for Justice Projects
http://www.jrsa.org/resources/foundations.html
A number of corporate and family foundations provide funding for programs related to justice issues. For information about the application process and specific funding parameters, contact the foundation directly.
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JustInfo
http://www.ncjrs.org/justinfo/dates.html
Often lists criminal justice funding opportunities for both nonprofits and indivduals.
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MacArthur Foundation (John D. and Catherine T.)
http://www.macfound.org/site/c.lkLXJ8MQKrH/b.943477/k.9538/Domestic_Grantmaking__Juvenile_Justice.htm
The way in which young people are treated in the criminal justice system is often at odds with research findings about how and when humans develop mature moral, psychological, and cognitive capacities.
The Foundation supports research, model programs, policy analysis, and public education related to juvenile justice. The goal of this work is to promote an effective juvenile justice system that is linked to relevant agencies, is acknowledged to play a critical role in the community, and is held accountable for public safety and the rehabilitation of young offenders.
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Maximizing Protective Factors Against Youth Violence
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=11352&mode=VIEW
Application deadline : Feb. 28, 2007
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is soliciting investigator-initiated researchers to conduct secondary analyses of existing data to identify potentially modifiable protective factors against youth violence. The research will inform the development of youth violence prevention programs and policies by identifying promising protective factors that reduce the likelihood of violence in the lives of young people. Approximately $400,000 is expected to be available.
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Michigan Association of Police
Carl Parsell Scholarship Fund
http://www.mapmichigan.org/scholarship_fund.asp
http://www.mapmichigan.org/application.asp
This is a $1000 award primarily for the sons and daughters of members of the Michigan Association of Police, Michigan Association of Public Employees, or Michigan Association of Fire Fighters. Students must document their school activities, leadership positions, community involvement, work experience, recognition, awards, and write a short response to the question, Why do you feel you should receive this scholarship? Carl Parsell Scholarships may be used to cover a portion of educational expenses, including tuition, living expenses, and other required fees. Scholars may use the award to attend any United States accredited university, college, community college, junior college, two or four year accredited degree-granting institution, or vocational training institution that grants a certification or license. If you have questions, you may contact 1.800.368.1159.
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Michigan Sheriffs' Association Educational Services Inc.
Bernard Grysen Memorial Criminal Justice Scholarship
http://www.michigansheriff.com/05grysen_scholarship.pdf
The MSA is offering ten scholarships of $1000 to high school students intent on criminal justice careers. The scholarships only apply to Michigan colleges or universities. An MSA member must nominate the scholarship candidates no later than April 23.
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Michigan State Police Troopers Assistance Fund
http://www.mspta.net/MSTAF.htm
Since 2000, the Assistance Fund has made over $250,000 in benevolent contributions and donations, the primary focus being the awarding of scholarships. Each year the Assistance Fund awards twenty $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors in Michigan that are going on to continue their education at a university, college, or accredited trade school. The Assistance Fund also purchases automated external defibrillators (AED's) and donates them to groups and organizations that have a need for them, but could otherwise not afford to purchase them on their own. Lastly, the Assistance Fund provides monetary donations to other recognized charities such as the American Red Cross, the United States Marine Corp Toys for Tots Program, and the Michigan Concerns of Police Survivors, just to name a few.
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Michigan State University College of Social Science
School of Criminal Justice
Scholarships
http://criminaljustice.msu.edu/current/scholarships.php?current_scholarships
The School of Criminal Justice provides the following competitive scholarships to outstanding undergraduate and graduate students. Funds from these scholarships are intended to cover the costs of books, tuition, and fellowship funds. Applications are accepted until February 28 for the following academic year. Applications are available via 560 Baker Hall or on the web site. Scholarships include:
(1) Zolton Ferency Endowed Scholarship : Provides tuition and/or assistantship funding to graduate or undergraduate students in criminal justice.
(2) Diane M. DiPonio Memorial Scholarship : Provides tuition support to women preparing for a career in law enforcement. Applicants should be of junior or senior status.
(3) Walter E. Bothe Memorial Scholarship Fund for Law Enforcement Studies : Provides tuition assistance to graduate or undergraduate students pursuing careers in law enforcement.
(4) Private & Industrial Security Endowed Scholarship : Provides tuition support for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students with career interests in private and corporate security.
(5) Tournament of Friendship Scholarship : Provides support for tuition and textbooks for undergraduate and graduate students in criminal justice. It is designed to promote multicultural diversity and preference is given to Michigan residents.
(6) Louis A. Radelet Graduate Diversity Scholarship : Provides assistantship and fellowship funding to minority graduate students in criminal justice.
(7) Michael J. Rutherford Endowed Scholarship : Provides tuition support for juniors, seniors and graduate students in criminal justice.
(8) Robert C. Trojanowicz Juvenile Justice Scholarship : Provides tuition support to undergraduate students preparing to enter a career in juvenile justice.
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National Archive of Criminal Justice
Funding Available for Analysis of Existing Data
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/new.htm#sl000712
Deadline: November 15, 2005
NIJ is requesting proposals to replicate findings from previous research projects or to conduct original research projects using data from the National Archive of Criminal Justice Data. Four grants of up to $35,000 each are available.
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National Black Police Association
Alphonso Deal Scholarship Award
http://www.blackpolice.org/
Deadline: June 1
Award two $500 scholarships for use during freshman year, not renewable. For more information, contact the Executive Director, National Black Police Association, 3251 Mt. Pleasant St., NW, Washington, DC 20010; telephone: (202) 986-0410.
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National Institute of Justice
Funding Opportunities
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/funding.htm
Lists current research solicitations.
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National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Officers (NOBLE)
Scholarships
http://www.noblenational.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=125
NOBLE chapters across the country conduct social activities to effectuate social change. One of the greatest services and contributions that these chapters make is their establishment of a scholarship program. These programs are funded through your donations and your support of chapter fundraising initiatives such as scholarship dinner dances, cookouts and golf outings.
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NCJRS Grants and Funding Opportunities
http://www.ncjrs.org/fedgrant.html
A compilation of current funding opportunities from U.S. Department of Justice agencies which fund researchers and practitioners engaging in specific criminal and juvenile justice projects. General financial aid for college study is not available. See individual project descriptions for applicant requirements.
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Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists
George W. Neighbor Jr. Memorial Scholarship Award
http://www.neafs.org/scholarship.htm
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Office of National Drug Control Policy Funding Opportunities
http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/funding/
A listing of drug-related funding opportunities, training and technical assistance, equipment procurement programs, and other resources from public- and private organizations.
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Police Officer and Fire Fighters Survivors Tuition Act
http://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,1607,7-123--83066--,00.html
Public Act 195 of 1996, provides for the waiver of tuition at public community and junior colleges and state universities for the surviving spouse and children of Michigan police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty. The program is intended to provide an educational benefit to the spouse and children of police officers and firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice for their communities and the citizens of Michigan.
Beginning with the academic year 1996/9, tuition will be waived for eligible survivors enrolled in classes leading to a certificate or undergraduate degree. Persons wishing to participate in this program must submit an application to the Department of State Police prior to the start of the academic year. The Act has specific eligibility requirements; therefore, potential applicants are encouraged to read this information carefully before applying.
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President's DNA Initiative
http://www.dna.gov/
The President's DNA Initiative provides funding, training, and assistance to ensure that forensic DNA reaches its full potential to solve crimes, protect the innocent, and identify missing persons.
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Public Safety Officer's Benefits Program
http://www.ncjrs.org/pdffiles1/bja/fs000271.pdf
http://www.ncjrs.org/txtfiles1/bja/fs000271.txt
(FS 000271) describes the financial benefits available to eligible survivors of public safety officers whose deaths or permanent and total disabilities are the direct result of an injury sustained in the line of duty. (BJA)
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Public Safety Officer's Educational Assistance Program
http://www.ncjrs.org/pdffiles1/bja/fs000270.pdf
http://www.ncjrs.org/txtfiles1/bja/fs000270.txt
(FS 000270) describes the educational assistance benefits available to eligible survivors of public safety officers whose deaths or permanent and total disabilities are the direct result of an injury sustained in the line of duty. Benefits may be used solely to defray educational expenses. (BJA)
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Scholarships Around the U.S.
http://www.collegescholarships.org/scholarships/law-enforcement.htm
Identifies a number of scholarship opportunities, but no web addresses, in the following areas:
Corrections, Court Reporting, Crime Scene Investigating, Criminal Justice, Economic Crime, Homeland Security, Justice Administration, Legal Studies, Paralegal, Public Safety, and Security.
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Soros Justice Fund Fellowships
http://www.soros.org/initiatives/justice
The Justice Fund Fellowship program supports individuals who will further its mission of reducing the nation's over-reliance on policies of punishment and incarceration, and restoring discretion and fairness to the U.S. criminal justice system. Application materials are now available on the OSI website.
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Thin Blue Line of Michigan
http://www.tblofmi.com/
The Thin Blue Line is a non-profit organization, which exists solely to assist and support the families of injured or deceased officers of law enforcement agencies within the State of Michigan. Whether active or honorably retired, officers and their families are assured that The Thin Blue Line will aid them with financial, emotional, physical, and medical needs that arise upon the occasion of an officer's injury or death. Provide short term assistance and care to the 21,000 law enforcement officers and their families in the State of Michigan and long term assistance and care to it’s active members.
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Scholarship and Fellowship Program
http://www.orau.gov/dhsed/
Deadline: January 23
The Homeland Security Department has announced the 2007 competition cycle of its Scholarship and Fellowship Program. Complete information, with program guidelines, is available online. The previous competition cycle provided financial support for 103 scholars and fellows. “All applicants are expected to apply using the online application.” Questions can be sent via email to dhsed@orau.org
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University of Michigan
College of Literature, Science, and the Arts
The Sarpedoneum Scholarship Fund
http://www.mapmichigan.org/sarpedoneum.asp
The Sarpedoneum Scholarship Fund has been established in grateful memory of police officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians who have lost their lives serving in the line of duty. The scholarship fund will provide $7,500 in annual support to a student from the State of Michigan. The scholarship will be awarded to a first year student entering the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, and is renewable for three years contingent on satisfactory academic progress.
To be eligible, candidates must have lost a parent serving in the line of duty as a police officer, firefighter or emergency medical technician.
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Vera Institute of Justice
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
Postdoctoral Fellowship on Race, Crime and Justice
http://www.vera.org/project/project1_1.asp?section_id=1&project_id=25
Deadline: October 24
The fellowship encourages new scholars of diverse backgrounds to work and publish in this important field. One fellowship is awarded each year for a two-year residency at the Vera Institute in New York. Fellows receive a generous annual salary and benefits and research and travel allowances to pursue a scholarly project of their own design while gaining experience in
policy-oriented research and writing. Applicants must have completed a doctorate within seven years of applying for the fellowship or be completing it by Summer 2004. For more information contact Timothy Ross, Research Director, Vera Institute of Justice, 233 Broadway, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10279; e-mail: tross@vera.org; fax: 212/941-9407.
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Vests for Life Program
http://www.aphf.org/vests.html
Under the trust of the National Association of Chiefs of Police, the American Police Hall of Fame acts as a clearing house for departments who have used or excess vests which are donated,
inventoried, entered into a database at the organization's Miami headquarters and provided to smaller departments who are in need.
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W.E.B. DuBois Fellowship Program, see DuBois Fellowship Program
Women in Defense Horizons Foundation Scholarships
http://wid.ndia.org/horizon/Index.htm
http://wid.ndia.org/
Deadline: November 1
Women In Defense, A National Security organization established the Horizons Foundation to encourage women to pursue careers related to the national security interests of the United States and to provide development opportunities to women already working in national security fields. Applicants should be pursuing studies in engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics, business, law, international relations, political science, operations research or economics. Other disciplines will be considered if the applicant can successfully demonstrate relevance to a career in the areas of national security or defense. Usually award scholarships in the $500 - $750 range for use in junior or senior years; renewable. For more information contact WID, 2111 Wilson Blvd. Suite 400, Arlington, VA 22201; telephone: (703) 247-2564.
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Women in Law Enforcement
Scholarship Program
http://www.wifle.org/conference2006/scholarship.htm
Female college students planning to pursue careers in federal law enforcement can apply for scholarships awarded by Women in Federal Law Enforcement, a professional organization dedicated to promoting gender equity within the field. Scholarships are valued at $2,000 and may be renewed depending upon the organization's future funding. Women in Law Enforcement scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement, commitment to community service, and professional potential. Full-time students majoring in criminal justice or related disciples are eligible to apply if they have completed at least one year of college coursework. An essay, transcripts, and letter of recommendation must be submitted with the completed application.
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Databases
Community of Science Funding Opportunities Database
On campus access
Off campus access using EZ Proxy Server
Michigan State university faculty, staff, and students can identify additional funding opportunities by searching this database. Select Main Search and then type in the academic discipline of your choice in the "All Fields" box.
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Foundation Grants to Individuals Online (Main Library Access Only)
http://gtionline.fdncenter.org/ipl.php
Includes descriptions of more than 6,000 foundations and public charities that fund individual grantseekers, and is searchable by nine different criteria. Records provide contact information, financial data, application information, and program descriptions, with links to more than 500 foundation Web sites. Updated quarterly.
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GrantSelect
http://72.3.247.11/gs/cgi-bin/welcome.pl
GrantSelect is the online version of the GRANTS Database containing over 10,000 funding opportunities provided by over 3,400 sponsoring organizations. Michigan State university faculty, staff, and students can identify additional funding opportunities by searching this database.
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MSU Scholarship Search
https://scholendow.ais.msu.edu/student/ScholSearch.Asp
MSU offers a wide variety of scholarships, some of which have criteria which severely limit the number of students who might be eligible for the scholarship, while others have much broader criteria. This facility should help you find those MSU scholarships for which you might be eligible. You can search either by unit (College/Department) within the University or by criteria such as major/specialization, Michigan county of permanent residence, high school, or study abroad.
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Cornell University
Graduate School Funding Database
http://www.gradschool.cornell.edu/?p=132
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ENotes Scholarships and Loans Directory
http://college.enotes.com/scholarships-loans/
Covers over 4,200 scholarships by type of school, gender, field of study and special recipient criteria. Or you can browse by state/province with the links on the left. Our database contains a total of 7,200 scholarships, grants, loans, prizes and fellowships.
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FastWeb
http://www.fastweb.com/.
If you have access to the world wide web and are willing to fill in the online forms, this service promises a free customized list of financial aid sources. FastWeb is actually a searchable database of more than 400,000 private sector scholarships, fellowships, grants, and loans from more than 3,000 sources for all levels of higher education. First-time visitors have to register (first and last name and a user ID), then complete a profile, including background and fields of study. Registrants then receive a list of all currently relevant funding sources. The registration information is stored and can be used on subsequent visits. The entire sign-up process, and delivery of available funding sources, can be a bit tedious: about five to twenty minutes, depending on the connection speed. Approximately 500 new scholarships are added to the database daily, so registrants can stay current. Provided courtesy of Financial Aid Information Page and Student Services, Inc. created by Mark Kantrowitz and sponsored by the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators.
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FundSource: A Search Tool for Research Funding in the Behavioral and Social Sciences
http://www.decadeofbehavior.org/fundsource/
FundSource is a tool designed to help behavioral and social scientists find research funding. It has been designed to be specific to behavioral and social science research, freely available with no subscription costs, and responsive to your needs and feedback. The FundSource database includes short descriptions; contact information; and web links to programs in federal agencies, foundations, and international organizations that fund behavioral and social science research.
Academic disciplines covered include: anthropology, archaeology, area/population studies, communication, criminology, economics, education, geography, linguistics/psychology, planning/policy studies, political science, psychology, public affairs, socio/legal studies, and sociology.
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Books
The books mentioned on this page are available for public use in the Michigan State University Libraries. If you are unable to visit our library, consider visiting a Foundation Center Cooperating Collection in your home state or a local public library in your home town. If the books are not available there, ask about interlibrary loan or visit a local bookstore to find out whether they can be purchased.
Annual Register of Grant Support
Wilmette, Ill. : National Register Publishing Co., annual. Funding Center (1 East) LB2336 .A7
Includes information on programs sponsored by government agencies, public and private foundations, educational and professional associations, special interest organizations and corporations. Covers a broad range of interests including academic and scientific research, publication support, equipment and construction support, in-service training, competitions and prizes, and travel and exchange programs. Organized by broad subject areas with four indexes: subject, organization and program, geographic and personnel.
Directory of Research Grants
Phoenix, Ariz. : The Oryx Press, annual. Funding Center (1 East) LB2338 .D5
An annual print version of the Grants Database. Contains information about grants and fellowships available for research projects from federal and state governments, private foundations, professional organizations, and corporations. List grants programs by specific funding areas; indexed by sponsoring organization and grant name.
Foundation Grants to Individuals
New York, N.Y. : Foundation Center, biennial. Funding Center (1 East) LB2336 .F6
The most comprehensive listing available of private foundations which provide financial assistance to individuals. The foundations described have made grants to students, artists, scholors, foreign individuals, minorities, musicians, scientists and writers for scholarships, fellowships, student loans, internships, residencies, arts and cultural projects, medical and emergency assistance, residencies and travel programs.
The Grants Register
New York, N.Y. : St. Martin's Press, annual. Funding Center (1 East) LB2338 .G7
The complete guide to postgraduate funding worldwide.
Awards, Honors, and Prizes : Volume I, United States and Canada and Volume II, International and Foreign
Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., irregular. Main Library Reference AS8 .A87
Directory of awards and their donors recognizing achievement in advertising, architecture, arts and humanities, business and finance, communications, computers, consumer affairs, ecology, education, engineering, fashion, film, journalism, law, librarianship, literature, medicine, music, performing arts, photography, public affairs, publishing, radio and television, religion, science, social science, sports, and transportation. Indexed by sponsoring organization, award, and subject area.
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