Provided by American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors (ASCLD)
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ASCLD awards scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students in forensic science on an annual basis as approved by the Board of Directors. Scholarships are generally awarded in the amount of $1,000; however, the number and dollar amount of scholarships will be determined annually after the availability of funds is determined.
Award amount
$1,000
Number of awards
Multiple
Frequency
Annually
Deadline
February 20, 2026
Time to apply
30–60 min
Essay
May be required — check provider
Must be a junior in a baccalaureate program or a first year graduate student
Must be at an accredited university
Pursuing a degree in forensic science, forensic chemistry, forensic biology, or a natural science with a forensic science concentration
Applicants from FEPAC accredited programs and FRC LEAP participants will be given additional consideration
Scholarships are not granted to current forensic science laboratory employees pursuing graduate degrees
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