Scholarships

To honor the late James E. Wier, a former student at Metropolitan State University of Denver who was killed in the line of duty as a patrolman with the Denver Police Department, by providing financial assistance to MSU Denver students majoring in Criminal Justice and Criminology. The minimum GPA of applicants is 3.0. The essay and community service detailed in the MSU Denver Scholarship Application will be a major factor in the selection of the recipient by the scholarship committee.

(On the night of June 3, 1987, Officer James E. Wier and Officer Jimmy Gose were dispatched to 40 S. Pennsylvania Street for a “man-with-a-gun” call. As the officers arrived at the home, they could see a man, later identified as Charles Tarr, behind the door with a rifle or shotgun in his hands. The officers went for cover, James E. Wier crouching behind a three-foot stucco wall and Jimmy Gose behind a car, just before Charles Tarr opened fire. As James E. Wier rose up from behind cover to return fire the third time, Charles Tarr shot him fatally in the head. Jimmy Gose called for back-up, which arrived within minutes, however, before the mayhem was over, Sergeants Ronald Samson and Peter Diaz were also wounded, Ronald Samson seriously. Charles Tarr finally ended his “war” by turning his gun on himself.)

To apply for this scholarship, complete the MSU Denver Scholarship Application

Harol Nees, a 1976 MSU Denver graduate, came to the University in 1998 as an assistant professor after nearly two decades in law enforcement. He served as Chair of Faculty Senate from 2004-2008 and was elected as Faculty Trustee in 2010. He retired in 2011 as a full professor and was awarded emeritus status one year later.

The purpose of this scholarship is to provide assistance to students who are passionate about criminal justice and criminology and plan to pursue a career in that field.

Applicants should:
· Have a declared major in Criminal Justice & Criminology
· Be a degree-seeking
· Be taking a minimum of 12 credit hours during the semester(s) the scholarship is received
· Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.2
· Have completed volunteer work related to Criminal Justice (preference is given to those students with higher levels of volunteerism) – list every volunteer service you do within the criminal justice system

When all criterions are equal, preference will be given to students who are eligible to receive financial aid as determined by FAFSA guidelines. The recipient(s) shall be selected by a committee appointed by the Chair of the Criminal Justice and Criminology Department at Metropolitan State University of Denver.

To apply for this scholarship, complete the MSU Denver Scholarship Application

Purpose

The Fund is established to provide scholarships for students majoring in either Criminal Justice or Political Science.

Christopher Lee Anderson, a 1998 graduate of Metropolitan State University of Denver, died in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, on Saturday, June 2, 2001, after being struck by lightning. During his time at ‘Metro,’ he gained journalism knowledge and experience through print journalism classes and by working many hours for the Metropolitan (student newspaper) in various roles from reporting to editing. He also wrote for the Capitol Reporter covering State Government and politics and campaigns while a journalism student. In addition to school, Christopher worked as a waiter in order to support himself through college.
The Boulder Daily Camera newspaper provided University of Colorado Journalism students with paid internships but Christopher was able to persuade the staff to try him out. Shortly after starting the internship, he was hired as the Courts and Crimes reporter and also wrote human interest stories. Christopher covered such high-profile stories as the JonBenet Ramsey and Susannah Chase homicides and the University Hill riots. He received numerous awards from the Society of Professional Journalists and the Colorado Press Association for high-profile stories. While Journalism was Christopher’s passion he realized after 4 years working as a Boulder Daily Camera reporter that it was time to look at other careers as newspaper print journalism was on the decline. His other interests were politics and criminal justice. Family, friends, co-workers, and members of law enforcement and the legal community honored Christopher by coming together to endow a scholarship in his memory for other aspiring students.

Criteria

• Currently meeting the University’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements and cannot be in default or owe any refund/repayment of federal, state, or institutional aid
• Have a declared major in either Criminal Justice & Criminology or Political Science
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Be a Junior or Senior during the semester(s) the scholarship is received
• Be enrolled in 12 or more credit hours during the semester(s) the scholarship is received
• Be a U.S. Citizen
• Demonstrate up to 2x Pell eligibility as determined by the completion of a FAFSA application with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
• Applicants must submit the following: 1) a Degree Progress Report (30% on the rubric); and 2) a cover letter detailing why they are pursuing their particular degree and any related information about jobs, internships or experience (70% on rubric).

Students may reapply for the award as long as they continue to meet the eligibility criteria. Sophomores can apply towards their upcoming junior year and juniors may apply for their upcoming senior year. Awards will go to the top applicants regardless of whether they come from the same department.

To apply for this scholarship, complete the MSU Denver Scholarship Application

AMOUNT
$1500 will be awarded in the Spring of the current academic year.

*Limited scholarships awarded, please apply early*

ELIGIBILITY

• Declared major in Cybersecurity, B.S.
• Full-time student status (enrolled in 12 or more credit hours)
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Earned at least 60 credit hours

To apply for this scholarship, complete the MSU Denver Scholarship Application

ELIGIBILITY

• Applicants must be admitted into the Master of Science in Cybersecurity program (CYBM)
• Full-time students only (enrolled 9 credit hours)
• Cumulative CYBM program GPA of 3.8

ESSAY

• 1-2 page essay about why a Cybersecurity degree is important to you personally and society

AWARD

• $1500.00 per semester for limited number of qualified applicants as funds are available on a first come, first served basis

To apply for this scholarship, complete the MSU Denver Scholarship Application

ELIGIBILITY 

• Applicants must be admitted into the Master of Science in Cybersecurity program (CYBM)
• MSU Denver Alum
• Full-time students only (enrolled 9 credit hours)
• Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0

AWARD

• $750.00 per semester for limited number of qualified applicants as funds are available on a first come, first served basis

To apply for this scholarship, complete the MSU Denver Scholarship Application

For more information, please contact the Cybersecurity Program Manager

• Email: [email protected]