New Transfer Students

Contact Us

The Scholarship Office
445 West 59th Street
Room 1285N
New York, NY 10019

Michael Scaduto
Scholarship Coordinator
Phone: 212-237-8872
Email: scholarships@jjay.cuny.edu

Hours:
Monday – Thursday
9:00AM – 5:00PM
Friday - Sunday
Closed

Friday and evening hours by appointment

 

 

Questions or comments with respect to the information presented on this webpage should be directed to Michael Scaduto.

To support the learning experiences of our academically talented incoming transfer students, the following scholarships are available:

- Kevin Maher Memorial Scholarship
- Transfer Student Scholarship

To learn more about these scholarships, please call to set up an appointment with Michael Scaduto, Scholarship Coordinator, 212-237-8872, Room 1285N, scholarships@jjay.cuny.edu.


Kevin Maher Memorial Scholarship
This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a new transfer student with a GPA of 3.0 who can document proof of public service.

To apply, you must complete the John Jay General Scholarship Application and submit a 500-word essay. In your essay, please describe what events and/or issues led you to pursue a career in public service and how you hope your studies will better prepare you to excel. Two letters of recommendation are also required. 

The application deadline is Monday June 7, 2010.

Transfer Student Scholarship
If you have earned at least 45 credits and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 at your previous institution(s), you may be eligible for the Transfer Student Scholarship of $1,000.

If you have earned at least 45 credits and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 at your previous institution(s), you may be eligible for the Transfer Student Scholarship of $1,000.

To apply, you will need to complete the John Jay General Scholarship Application and write a 500-word essay. In your essay, please discuss the following:

  • Why you chose to transfer to John Jay College of Criminal Justice
  • What aspects of John Jay’s curriculum you liked
  • What your professional aspirations are

You must also submit a student copy of your transcript(s) from each college previously attended with this application.

Eligibility is limited to those students entering in the Fall 2010 semester. The application deadline is Monday June 7, 2010.