Political Science / Public Safety Scholarships

Gordon Graham Leadership and Ethics in Criminal Justice Scholarship

This scholarship honors Gordon Graham, a retired veteran of California Law Enforcement, who is widely known for his expertise in the field of Risk Management in Public Safety. He is also an internationally known speaker, author, and lecturer who served various capacities of Law Enforcement in the state of California. To qualify for this scholarship, you must:

  • Be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) semester credit hours [or nine (9) quarter credit hours] of associate degree, college-level coursework at the time of application.
  • Be a Phi Theta Kappa member in good standing.
  • Hold a minimum of 3.50 cumulative GPA out of a possible 4.0 on all college-level coursework at the time of application. No courses can be marked as incomplete.
  • Have completed at least 50 percent of coursework in an associate degree public safety program at a regionally accredited college by June. Eligible public safety programs include: Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Homeland Security, Criminology, or Law.
  • NOT be a pre-major or certificate student.
  • Hold temporary or permanent residency in the country of the college OR must possess a visa considered appropriate by the college.

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Judge William S. and Maxine B. Allen Scholarship

The Judge William S. and Maxine B. Allen Scholarship recognizes outstanding students in the Administration of Justice, Education, or Political Science programs. To qualify for this scholarship, you must:

  • Complete the JCCC Admissions Application.
  • Complete the JCCC Scholarship Application.
  • Have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
  • Be involved in two of the following areas: extracurricular activities / community service / leadership in an educational, political, or professional environment / have served or are serving in the US Military of spouse has or is serving in the US Military / Student Senate.
  • Be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours.
  • Submit a one-age narrative about your educational and professional goals.
  • Submit two letters of reference (one from an academic contact and one from a professional or volunteer contact).

Richard L. Resurreccion Public Safety Scholarship

This scholarship honors Richard L. Resurreccion, a member of the Board of Directors of the International Public Safety Leadership and Ethics Institute (IPSLEI) who is widely known for his expertise in the areas of life safety, technology, and emergency management. To qualify for this scholarship, you must:

  • Be currently enrolled in a minimum of six (6) semester credit hours [or nine (9) quarter credit hours] of associate degree, college-level coursework at the time of application.
  • Be a Phi Theta Kappa member in good standing.
  • Hold a minimum of a 3.50 cumulative GPA out of a possible 4.0 on all college-level coursework at the time of application. No courses can be marked as incomplete.
  • Have completed at least 50 percent of coursework in an associate degree public safety program at a regionally accredited college by June. Eligible public safety programs include: Criminal Justice, Fire Science, Fire Technology, Emergency Medical Services, Public Safety Administration, Emergency Management, or Homeland Security.
  • NOT be a pre-major or certificate student.
  • Hold temporary or permanent residency in the country of the college OR possess a visa considered appropriate by the college.

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Ronny J. Coleman Fire and Emergency Services Leader of the Future Scholarship

This scholarship honors Ronny J. Coleman, retired State Fire Marshal for the State of California, who is widely known as a certified Fire Chief and a Master Instructor in the California Fire Service Training and Education System. To qualify for this scholarship, you must:

  • Be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) semester credit hours [or nine (9) quarter credit hours] of associate degree, college-level coursework at the time of application.
  • Be a Phi Theta Kappa member in good standing. Hold a minimum of a 3.50 cumulative GPA out of a possible 4.0 on all college-level coursework at the time of application. No courses can be marked as incomplete.
  • Have completed at least 50 percent of coursework in an associate degree public safety program at a regionally accredited college by June. Eligible public safety programs include: Fire Science, Fire Technology, Emergency Medical Services, Fire & Emergency Services Administration, Community Risk Reduction, Fire Engineering, Fire Prevention, or Public Safety Education.
  • NOT be a pre-major or certificate student.
  • Hold temporary or permanent residency in the county of the college the student is attending OR must possess a visa considered appropriate by the college.

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