Lindsey and Larry Bowman Scholarship in Criminal Justice

The Lindsey and Larry Bowman (B.S. in Administration of Justice & Public Safety ‘73; M.S. in Administration of Justice & Public Safety ’82) Scholarship in Criminal Justice will provide financial assistance to an undergraduate student in criminal justice in the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs. The student will have completed at least 54 credit hours and demonstrated interest in criminal justice. Preference will be given to students pursuing a career in law enforcement, as well as to first-generation students and those who have demonstrated financial need.

  • Undergraduate student in Criminal Justice
  • A minimum of 54 hours completed at the time of the award
  • First-generation (preference)
  • Need-based award (preference)
  • Pursuing a career in law enforcement (preference)

*This opportunity will be awarded in Fall 2026.*

Award
Varies
Scopes
VCU Foundation
Deadline
02/02/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please write a 500-word essay describing why you are deserving of this scholarship. Please describe how and why you are pursuing a career in law enforcement.