The American Society of Crime Lab Directors offers annual scholarships to college students who must be at least a junior studying some form of forensic science. Applicants also obtain a letter of recommendation from a faculty member in their college's forensics program, and they must write an essay outlining their career goals and why they chose to study forensic science. The scholarship provides a maximum award of $1,000 to qualifying students.
The American Society of Crime Lab Directors
139K Technology Dr.
Garner, NC 27529
919-773-2044
ascld.org
The Chesapeake Bay Division of the International Association for Identification offers the George H. Robinson Memorial Scholarship for students studying forensic science and criminal justice. To qualify for these $500 scholarships, students must be members of the International Association for Identification and must have high GPAs.
The Chesapeake Bay Division of the International Association for Identification
P.O. Box 245
Bryantown, MD 20617-0245
301-274-3321
cbdiai.org
The Association of Firearm and Toolmark Examiners offers a $1,000 scholarship to students attending a college or university to study forensic science. Students must write an essay explaining why they chose to study forensic science and what they hope to accomplish in their career. They can increase their chances of qualifying for the scholarship by obtaining recommendations from their academic advisers.
Association of Firearm and Toolmark Examiners
3228 Gun Club Rd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
561-688-4288
afte.org