About the Program
The John Jay College Creativity Assistant Scholarships is an opportunity offered by the Office for Student Research & Creativity (OSRC), John Jay College of Criminal Justice to undergraduate and graduate students. This scholarship provides an opportunity to the students to conduct research or engage in creative work with a faculty of the John Jay College. The selected candidates shall receive a scholarship of $1,000.
Source: jjay.cuny.edu
What is the Eligibility
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- be enrolled at JJC for the entire duration of the scholarship (fall through spring of the respective academic year).
- be pursuing any major but not receive support from another John Jay research program (MSRG, PRISM, McNair, etc.) for the same research project.
- have a committed faculty mentor before submitting the application essay.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Scroll down and click ‘application google form here’.
Step 4: Enter all the mentioned details and submit your application.
Additionally, all the application essays and accompanying faculty letters must be emailed to Bettina Muenster at osrc@jjay.cuny.edu.
Important Dates
Application deadline – 31 May 2026
Benefits
The selected candidates shall receive a scholarship of $1,000.
Required Documents
- A duly filled application form
- An essay of 750-1000 words
- Letter of support from faculty mentors
Selection Criteria
Applicants are selected based on their application, the essays they submit, and the letter of support from their faculty members.
More Details about this Scholarship
- Applicants must schedule an appointment with the Assistant Director of OSRC at least three weeks before the application deadline if assistance is needed in finding a faculty mentor.
- They must obtain a letter of support from the JJC faculty member serving as mentor.
- They also need to ensure that the student essay and faculty mentor letter align in content, demonstrating a shared understanding of the project as outlined in the criteria.
Contact Details
Office for Student Research & Creativity (OSRC), John Jay College of Criminal Justice
524 West 59th Street
New York, NY 10019
Main 212.237.8000
Email ID: bmwuenster@jjay.cuny.edu
FAQ for this Scholarship
Question: Who is offering this scholarship opportunity?
Answer: The Office for Student Research & Creativity (OSRC), John Jay College of Criminal Justice is offering this opportunity.
Question: Who can apply for this scholarship?
Answer: Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible for this scholarship.
Question: What are the benefits of this scholarship?
Answer: The selected candidates shall receive a scholarship of $1,000.
Question: What is the last date to apply for this scholarship?
Answer: The last date to apply for this scholarship is 31 May 2026.
Question: What is the duration of this scholarship?
Answer: This scholarship is offered for a year. Students can apply for a second year of funding also provided they continue their research for the second year. They shall receive a scholarship of $1,200 for the second year.
Offered by
The Office for Student Research & Creativity (OSRC), John Jay College of Criminal Justice is offering this opportunity.
