John A. Reisenbach Scholarship
On July 30, 1990, John Reisenbach, a young advertising executive, was shot and killed as he made a telephone call from a phone booth near his home on Jane Street in the West Village. The murder remains unsolved. Established by the John A. Reisenbach Foundation, the scholarship is awarded in his memory.
Eligible candidates must:
- Be enrolled in a Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, or Forensic Psychology program
- Have completed between 9 and 12 graduate credits
- Have a 3.5 cumulative grade point average or better
In addition, recipients are expected to work in the New York City area after graduation toward making the city a safer, more secure place.
Finalists will be selected by the College Scholarship Committee and will have a personal interview with representatives from the John A. Reisenbach Foundation.