On the hit show NCIS Pauley Perrette plays a quirky, crime-solving forensic scientist named “Abby Sciuto.” In every episode “Abby” uses cutting-edge technology to help solve U.S. Navy criminal investigations—a career path many of our students aspire to reach.
Perrette established the Pauley Perrette Forensic Science Scholarship to help support John Jay undergraduate students that traditionally have been underrepresented in the Forensic Sciences. “I wanted to set up the scholarship in honor of the impact my NCIS character ‘Abby’ has had around the world over the last 15 years,” says Perrette. The groundbreaking character made Perrette one of the most popular actresses on primetime television, and motivated thousands of young women to pursue careers in math and science.
“I wanted to set up the scholarship in honor of the impact my NCIS character ‘Abby’ has had around the world over the last 15 years.”—Pauley Perrette
“I hope this scholarship provides an opportunity for a deserving young person to accomplish their dream of acquiring an education in Forensic Science,” says Perrette. And with her help, more real-life versions of “Abby” will have the opportunity to make a difference in our criminal justice system.
Learn more about the Pauley Perrette Forensic Science Scholarship.
Read more about Pauley Perrette’s career and commitment to Forensic Science studies.
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Pauley Perrette Talks the 'Enormous' Impact NCIS' Abby Has Made on ...
PEOPLE.com-May 1, 2018
Pauley Perrette is opening up about the impact her NCIS character, Abby Sciuto, has had on young girls around the world. ... hoping to follow in her beloved character's footsteps — one at her alma mater, Valdosta State University, and one at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City.
'NCIS' Star Pauley Perrette on Why She's Leaving & Abby's Emotional ...
TVInsider-Apr 25, 2018
Take one look at NCIS's Pauley Perrette and you can be pretty sure she's not the average American. Not many ... why she's already set up scholarship funds for women studying forensic science at Georgia's Valdosta State University (her alma mater) and New York's John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
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TV Fanatic-May 4, 2018
Actress Pauley Perrette announced in October 2017 that she had decided it was time to hang up her lab coat after over 300 episodes, and NCIS fans are ... One scholarship is at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City and the second is to Ms. Perrette's own alma mater, Valdosta State ...
