Apply for Criminal Justice studies scholarships

Written by Public Information Office on 24 January 2024.

Sheriff Gabe Morgan encourages Newport News students who are studying for a career in law enforcement or criminal justice to apply for a scholarship from the Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute (VSI).

Graduating high school seniors who will attend a Virginia college or university in the fall and current Virginia college students are eligible. There are $1,000 scholarships for full-time students and $500 scholarships for part-time students for the 2024-2025 school year.

Information on eligibility, the application checklist, and the application are available on the VSI Website.

One item Newport News students will need is a letter of recommendation from Sheriff Morgan. Call 757-926-3992 to schedule an appointment to talk with him.

All required documents, including the sheriff’s recommendation letter and the completed application, must be uploaded to the VSI online application system by May 1.

Winners will receive acceptance letters that they need to sign and return before the VSI can issue scholarship checks to their college or university.

The VSI stresses these scholarships are not for students majoring in law or pursuing a career as a lawyer.