Scholarships and financial aid
Undergraduate + graduate scholarships
The annual Wayne State University Scholarship Application period runs from Oct. 1 through March 1. Applicants will be considered for the scholarships listed below, as well as the scholarships available throughout the university, by using just one application.
Graduate scholarships
The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice offers a few additional scholarships to incoming graduate students. For more information, contact Charles Klahm.
Chief Scholars
The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice has partnered with the Detroit Police Department to offer select DPD police officers the Chief Scholars Program. This program aims to keep DPD officers at the forefront of crime prevention, technology and theory in criminal justice education.
Graduate School scholarships
The WSU Graduate School also offers funding opportunities to graduate students. These include assistantships, fellowships and scholarships. They also have information about external funding opportunities.
Graduate teaching assistantship
The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice (CCJ) offers one fully funded graduate teaching assistantship (GTA) each academic year (from August til May). The GTA position pays for up to 10 credits in each fall and winter semester and two credits in the spring/summer. Additionally, the GTA pays a monthly stipend (current rates available from the Graduate School) and includes health insurance.
The call for the GTA application is sent to all current graduate students on or around Apr. 1 of each year. Applications are due on or around May 15 each year and a hiring decision will be made on or around Jun. 1 of each year. All current CCJ graduate students are eligible to apply. Hiring decisions are based on a review of the applicants’ undergraduate performance and personal statement.
Non-discrimination policy
Wayne State University and the GEOC (Graduate Employees' Organizing Committee American Federation of Teachers) recognize an obligation and reaffirm by this Agreement their commitment to achieve equal employment opportunity, non-discrimination and non-harassment within the university. Accordingly, it is agreed that, consistent with university policies, the university and members of the bargaining unit shall not discriminate or harass on the basis of race, color, veteran status, height, weight, ethnicity, religion, creed, political affiliation, political beliefs, membership in any social or political organization, national origin, caste, ancestry, marital/relationship or parental status, caregiver status (i.e., providing care for a dependent person), age, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability or HIV status, of those capable of performing their professional duties. The preceding list is illustrative but not exhaustive. For the purpose of this agreement, discrimination applies both to incidents characterized as "disparate treatment" and "disparate impact." Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit Wayne State University from the application of bona fide occupational qualifications as may be appropriate or from taking such measures as may be permissible by law to protect the health and safety of the university community.
Justice Scholars
The Justice Scholars Program is designed to advance leadership in justice-related professions in Metro Detroit. By providing leaders with an understanding and appreciation for research, the use of data and problem-analysis techniques required of today's leaders, the Justice Scholars Program aims to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and equity of the justice system in Metro Detroit and is awarded annually to two students who work with justice-impacted individuals.