Ryan K. Marten Memorial Scholarship Endowment

This scholarship provides support to SIUE students majoring in Criminal Justice who demonstrate a strong interest in pursuing a career in law enforcement.

Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must:

  • Be a junior or senior majoring in Criminal Justice.
  • Be in good academic standing.
  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
  • Demonstrate a strong interest in pursuing a career in local, state, or federal law enforcement following graduation.
  • Submit a 500-word essay describing their long-term career goals in law enforcement and how they hope to make a positive contribution to the profession.
  • Submit two letters of recommendation from a current or former educator, a law enforcement officer, or a combination of the two.

Preference will be given to students who:

  • Are currently employed as law enforcement officers.
  • Are military veterans.
  • Demonstrate outstanding drive and motivation toward pursuing law enforcement as a profession.

Recipients will be selected by a committee of Criminal Justice faculty appointed by the Department Chair.

The award is anticipated to be $2,500 annually but may vary based on available funds.

Award
$2,500
Anticipated Total

Anticipated total amount over the full term of this award.

$2,500.00

Area of Interest
College of Arts and Sciences, Criminal Justice Studies
Deadline
Supplemental Questions
  1. What are your long-term goals for a career in law enforcement and how do you feel that contributions can be made to make a difference in the profession? (500 Words or Less)
  2. Law Enforcement/Military Veteran?
    • Are you currently employed as a law enforcement officer and or a military veteran?
    • If so, please provide details regarding your current rank, branch of the military, or the law enforcement agency you are affiliated with.
  3. This application requires two letters of recommendation from either a previous or current educator or law enforcement officer or a combination thereof. Who is providing your first recommendation letter?
  4. This application requires two letters of recommendation from either a previous or current educator or law enforcement officer or a combination thereof. Who is providing your second recommendation letter?