- Bill Mehrtens Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship established through a generous donation from the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council to honor the memory of Bill Mehrtens, a graduate of Southern Illinois University Carbondale, former Jackson County Sheriff’s Department deputy, and FOP Labor Council field representative.
- 2025 Kristin Beers
- 2024 Gabriella Colona
- 2023 Laure Hyppolite
- 2021 Akira Custer and Alex Kraus
- 2020 Mallory Harrity and Brittany Greenwood
- 2019 Savannah Long, Gracie Ewards, and Alexis Larkin
- 2017 Joseph McLaughlin and Dana Stalets
- 2016 Michael Grossett and Heather Duzan
- 2015 Tykia Neal and Jessica Schrock
- David A. Baer, Cheryl A. Walker Baer, and Naomi Baer Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship is established through a generous donation from David Baer, a Southern Illinois University alumnus and long-time member (including chief) of the Bradley University Police Department.
- 2025 Hannah Kypta
- 2024 Tori Beaty, Divonj Redmond, and Skylar Traffas
- 2023 Claire Oliver and Lily Wise
- 2022 Mark Franklin, Erin Shukis, and Britta Slupski
- 2021 Artur Komar and Rylee Conner
- 2020 Gracie Edwards and Chelsey Varela
- 2019 Cloey Kantzioris and Meghan Edwards
- 2018 Alichia McIntosh and Carlie Daffron
- 2017 Veronica Godinez and Amy Wyant
- 2016 Heather Duzan and Beryl Span
- David A. Baer, Cheryl A. Walker Baer, and Naomi Baer Graduate Scholarship
- 2025 Annika Woerner
- 2024 Caitlin Warner, Rasheed Ibrahim
- 2023 Danielle LaPradd, Bailey Saldana, Rylie Wheeler, and Negin Zamani
- 2022 Natalie Curley and Mike Toro-Alvarez
- 2019 Seyvan Nouri and Rachel Berner
- 2018 Teri Ford and Emily Cripps
- Nine Angels Scholarship
An award established in memory of nine victims of a serial killer given to a meritorious CCJ major who has achieved at least junior status.
- 2025 Halle Kramerich
- 2024 Mason Patton
- 2023 Maria Romero-Delgado
- 2022 McKenna Bennett
- 2021 Chelsey Varela
- 2020 Cloey Kantzioris
- 2019 Amanda Haaland
- 2018 Savannah Long
- 2017 Noah Schuetz
- 2016 Caleb Koker
- 2015 Casey Brown
- Elmer H. Johnson Criminology and Criminal Justice Scholarship for Outstanding New Students
Award given to a deserving incoming freshman or transfer student in recognition of academic accomplishments.
- 2025 Katelyn Jones
- 2024 Claire Oliver
- 2022 Mia Delaschmit
- 2021 Artur Komar
- 2020 Mercedes Day
- 2019 Chelsey Varela
- 2018 Tyler Castleman
- 2017 Anna Birkeland (Freshman) and Ellyn Moffett (Transfer)
- 2016 Stephen Muetze (Freshman) and Nicholas Murphy (Transfer)
- 2015 Brandon Bauer (Freshman) and Shelby Counts (Transfer)
- Elmer H. Johnson Criminology and Criminal Justice Scholarship for Outstanding Seniors
An award given to a senior CCJ major who has demonstrated excellent academic performance, professional accomplishments, and service. Beginning in 2020 this merged with the formerly titled Academic Achievement Award for high performing seniors.
- 2025 Mason Patton
- 2024 Raygen Parker
- 2023 McKenna Bennett
- 2022 Chelsey Varela
- 2021 Chelsey Gulley
- 2020 Lauryn Lockett (Outstanding Senior)
Hannah Becker (Academic Achievement)
- 2019 Savannah Long (Outstanding Senior)
Jacob Marnin and Jake White (Academic Achievement)
- 2018 Carlie Daffron (Outstanding Senior)
Megan Heflin (Academic Achievement)
- 2017 Macy Pesavento (Outstanding Senior, Academic Achievement)
Conrad McLaughlin (Academic Achievement)
- 2016 Ryan Davis and Faviola Lopez (Outstanding Senior)
Jessica Schrock (Academic Achievement)
- 2015 Chelsee Burnius (Outstanding Senior)
Levi Gage (Academic Achievement)
- 2014 Darian Etienne (Outstanding Senior, Academic Achievement)
- 2013 Emily Berglin (Outstanding Senior)
Molly Albert and Zachary Linneman (Academic Achievement)
- 2012 Karla Keller Avelar (Outstanding Senior)
Nathaniel Chester and Lydia Ansermet (Academic Achievement)
- 2011 Steven Adent and Maggie Rumler (Outstanding Senior)
Michael A. Peavler III (Academic Achievement)
- 2010 Katherine Thackaberry (Outstanding Senior)
David Welker (Academic Achievement)
- 2009 Sabrina Criswell (Outstanding Senior)
Justin Francis (Academic Achievement)
- 2008 Jarin Dunnigan (Outstanding Senior)
Cassie Linders (Academic Achievement)
- 2007 Matthew Hilton (Outstanding Senior)
Brandon Campbell and Stephanie Whittaker (Academic Achievement)
- 2006 Maria Guerrero (Outstanding Senior)
Justin Tennyson (Academic Achievement)
- 2005 Brandy Raley (Outstanding Senior)
Bradley Akers (Academic Achievement)
- Richard Brunner Saluki Patrol Scholarship
Scholarship established through a generous donation from Richard and Jennifer Brunner (SIU alumni and former Saluki Patrol officer) to Criminology and Criminal Justice students serving as Saluki Patrol Officers.
- 2024 Maria Andersen
- 2023 Bryce Atchison
- Saluki Patrol Scholarship
Scholarship established through generous donations from Paul Echols and other donors (former Saluki Patrol officers) for Criminology and Criminal Justice students serving as Saluki Patrol Officers.
- 2024 Michael Patno
- 2023 Kendall Adermann
- Thomas C. Castellano Outstanding Internship Award
An award for a student who has excelled in performance during a department-sponsored internship placement.
- 2014 Esmerelda Zamora
- 2012 Jessica Deaton
- 2010 Danielle Rios
- 2008 Sarah Snyder
- 2007 Cassandra Walden
- 2006 Craig Smelton
