Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice - Current Undergraduate and Graduate Students (C J, CJ ST, SOC, AGRPS, AG SO, SOCA, and R SOC)

Students wishing to be considered for scholarships from the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice (C J, CJ ST, SOC, and AGRPS) should apply to this opportunity. More information on the scholarships offered can be found at soc-cj.iastate.edu. Students are encouraged to review the criteria at this site before completing the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice questions.

Award
Varies
Deadline
04/03/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. You will find more information about all Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice scholarships at soc-cj.iastate.edu so that you can tailor your responses below to the specific requirements of the scholarship(s) you are interested in. Application deadline for Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice Scholarships is April 3, 2025

    What is your cumulative GPA in the courses you have completed for your major?
  2. Describe how your past activities demonstrate your leadership, scholarship, service, reaching out to others, and volunteerism as it relates to your major. (500 word maximum)
  3. If you have an interest in rural development and/or agriculture, describe how receiving an award would enhance your related career goals and professional interests. (500 word maximum)
  4. If you have an interest in social justice, describe projects you have worked on and your motivation to be involved in those efforts, giving examples of how broad goals of social justice were addressed. i.e. reducing economic inequality, improving human rights, promoting diversity and inclusion, or working to end violence, racism and discrimination. Describe your plans to continue your social justice work, especially in relation to your future professional goals.(500 word maximum)
  5. If you wish to be considered for the Robert O. Richards Memorial Writing Award, please upload a pdf of one paper that best exemplifies your quality of writing and soundness of sociological theory. (Do not use special characters or spaces when naming your document.)
  6. If you wish to be considered for the George Freeman Memorial Scholarship and will be a junior or senior majoring or minoring within any discipline of sociology, have completed 12 credit hours in sociology, have an average GPA of at least 3.0, and have not received this award before, please provide a statement indicating how you have demonstrated, through personal actions, a desire to facilitate the integration of students of color and/or international students into the department, university, and/or community.(500 word maximum)
  7. If you are an Iowa resident majoring in criminal justice; have completed more than 60 credits; do not plan to attend law school; in the phase of your education of completing an internship this past summer, fall or upcoming spring in the area of community-based corrections and youth programs; and wish to be considered for the Donald and Janet Payer Award in Criminal Justice, provide a description of the agency and your internship including the name and address of the agency. Please also confirm that you do not plan to attend law school.(500 word maximum)
  8. Organization Reference
    If you are a current student in the ISU Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and wish to be considered for the Sadie Gardine Lasley Memorial Scholarship recognizing students who demonstrate community involvement and an ability to reach out to others, provide the name and email of a person from a community organization that can provide a reference for you. Please speak with your community organization reference regarding this request.
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