John Jay College Creativity Assistant Scholarships

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.

The Office for Student Research & Creativity (OSRC), John Jay College of Criminal Justice is offering this opportunity. 

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.

The selected candidates shall receive a scholarship of $1,000.

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.

• A duly filled application form
• An essay of 750-1000 words
• Letter of support from faculty mentors

Applicants are selected based on their application, the essays they submit, and the letter of support from their faculty members. 

Application deadline - 31 May 2026

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. 

• 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.