Sgt. David Rossi joined the Los Angeles Police Department in 1969. For over 30 years, he helped to protect and serve the people of Los Angeles, rising to the rank of Sergeant II before retiring in 1999. During his time with the LAPD, Sgt. Rossi was involved in the O.J. Simpson murder case as he was the assistant watch commander at the West LA station at the time of the murders and was the initial supervising officer at the crime scene. Due to Sgt. Rossi’s involvement in this case, actor Joe Mantegna decided to name his character “Special Agent David Rossi” on the television show Criminal Minds, after watching Sgt. Rossi testify at the trial for the O.J. Simpson murder case. Sgt. Rossi was very proud of this, as he and Joe became close friends in the years following. After Sgt. Rossi’s retirement from LAPD, he taught Administration of Justice at Mohave Community College. His family created this scholarship on his behalf. Click on the link to view the tribute from Joe Mantegna. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sWMbORvMztFpsXvtDBhogio-tyf0zhZK/view
Amount: $500
Eligibility Criteria:
*Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited criminal justice program at a California Community College.
*Open to any student pursuing a degree in criminal justice or a related field.
*Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 with at least 30 units completed.
*Demonstrated passion and commitment to making a positive impact in the field of criminal justice.
Application Requirements:
*Completed scholarship application form.
*Current academic transcript.
*A resume outlining academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and relevant work experience.
*A 500-word essay on the applicant's career goals in criminal justice and how they plan to contribute to
the improvement of the justice system.
*One letter of recommendation from a professor or professional in the criminal justice field.
Selection Criteria:
*Academic achievement and GPA.
*Strength of the applicant's essay and demonstrated passion for criminal justice.
*Letter of recommendation.
Application Deadline: May 1, 2024
Winner Announcement: The scholarship winner will be notified no later than May 30, 2024, via email.
How to Apply: Applicants should submit all required documents via email to Professor Mike Reid, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Please include “David Rossi Outstanding Student Scholarship" in the subject line.
APPLICATION FOR THE DAVID ROSSI OUTSTANDING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
1. Full Name:
2. Contact Address:
3. Phone Number:
4. Email Address:
5. Date of Birth:
6. Name of College:
7. Current Major or Program of Study:
8. Expected Graduation Date:
9. Current GPA:
10. Extracurricular and Leadership Activities:
11. Describe any leadership roles you have held:
12. Provide details of any relevant work experience, internships, or volunteer work in the criminal justice field:
Essay:
13. Submit a 500-word essay addressing your career goals in criminal justice and how you plan to contribute to the improvement of the justice system.
Recommendation Letter:
14. Provide the contact information of the professor or professional who will be submitting your letter of recommendation that should be submitted directly to Professor Mike Reid, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Submission Instructions:
Submit the completed application questions above, current academic transcript, resume, and essay to Professor Mike Reid, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Please include "David Rossi Outstanding Student Scholarship Application" in the subject line. Letters of recommendation should be sent directly by the recommender to the same email address.
Application Deadline: May 1, 2024
Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered. The scholarship winner will be notified by May 30, 2024 via email.