The student must be at least a junior and must be in good academic standing as defined by the University. This is a renewable scholarship based on academic progress and performance. The student must be an undergraduate and have a 2.5 GPA or better, an interest in law enforcement and possess the capacity, motivation and initiative to realize educational and professional goals. Diane M. DiPonio Memorial Mr. Angelo and Mrs. Margaret DiPonio have established this scholarship for the School of Criminal Justice in memory of their daughter. It supports students at the junior level or above who possess a 3.0 GPA and are committed to law enforcement and public service.
Preference is given to qualified women.
The proceeds of the sale of this donation benefits Criminal Justice students whos' concentration is private and industrial security. It provides tuition support on an annual basis to one or more qualified students. The applicants must be at the junior level or above, be enrolled on a regular status and must posses promising academic and professional potential. Tournament of Friendship Captain James A. Carter of the Michigan Department of the State Police has established a scholarship generated by the Tournament of Friendship. This tournament is an annual golf event held for the purposes of promoting and fostering positive relations between members of law enforcement and minority communities.