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School of Criminal Justice.

Lt. John Finn Scholarship
Created in the memory of Lt. John Finn of the Albany Police Department, the Finn Scholarship is awarded annually to a student enrolled in, or about to enroll in, a graduate program related to Criminal Justice at the University at Albany. Scholarship recipients will have demonstrated (a) a record of academic excellence; (b) an interest in applying social science methods to developing and evaluating solutions to crime and other public safety problems; and (c) an interest in working for or in collaboration with law enforcement agencies.

Michael J. Hindelang Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in honor of Professor Michael J. Hindelang, a member of the School of Criminal Justice faculty from 1970 until his death in 1982. During his brilliant career as a researcher and teacher, he pioneered new areas of criminological research, advanced theoretical and methodological frontiers, and helped educate a generation of students who shared his zeal and enthusiasm for criminal justice research. This scholarship is established to continue his tradition of excellence by providing financial support for outstanding new doctoral students.

Eliot H. Lumbard Award for Academic Excellence
This award was established in honor of Eliot H. Lumbard, who was instrumental in proposing the idea of the School of Criminal Justice to Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller in the early 1960s, and in shaping the objectives and format of the academic program. The Lumbard Award is given to the graduate student with the most outstanding record of academic excellence. Both master’s degree and doctoral degree students are eligible.

The Robert A. Martin, Jr. Fellowship in Criminal Justice
Established by Robert A. Martin, Sr., to memorialize his son Robert A. Martin, Jr.’s personal and professional dedication to the field of Criminal Justice, this fellowship provides support for doctoral students enrolled in the School of Criminal Justice who demonstrate strong academic performance and commitment to their specialized field of study.

Donald J. Newman Prize
This prize is awarded to a graduating senior in Criminal Justice who, in the judgment of the faculty, reflects the highest ideals of undergraduate scholarship in a manner befitting the memory of the late Professor Donald J. Newman.