The Marvin W. Dexter Scholarship is given in remembrance of Marvin Dexter, who completed his Indiana State Police Academy training at Indiana University and subsequently served 27 years as an Indiana State Trooper, and whose life embodied our departmental mission to educate and empower students in service to the community, social justice, and fairness. First generation college students who are pursuing the BA in Criminal Justice at the Indiana University - Bloomington campus are eligible.

Applications for the Dexter Scholarship open in the Spring semester for awarding in the following school year.  Applications are submitted through the IU Scholarship app in One.IU.edu.  Please be sure you have registered with the IU Scholarship system and look back often for scholarship eligibility.  You can also search for the Dexter Scholarship.  Contact your advisor for questions.

There are many options available to help fund your undergraduate experience. In addition to scholarship opportunities offered by Indiana University and the College of Arts and Sciences, you might find employment in a work-study position or paid internship.

The College of Arts and Sciences, of which Criminal Justice is a part, offers more than 350 scholarships and awards to students. Incoming students who are directly admitted to the College of Arts and Sciences with Criminal Justice as their intended major may be eligible for a number of merit-based scholarships within the College.

High achieving students may also be recognized for Academic Excellence in the College of Arts and Sciences, or be eligible for admission to the Hutton Honors College.

Indiana University also offers many resources to help you fund your education. Visit the Office of Scholarships website for information on these and other opportunities.