Power of Change Scholarship

Whether you are studying how policy impacts citizens on a broad scale or how the government enforces the law, your choice of career can have a resounding impact on your community. With this in mind, we know that it takes ambition to pursue a degree in political science or criminal justice.

At Ramsell & Kunowski, L.L.C., we want to pave the way for future investigators, politicians, lawyers, and other policy shapers. We created the $1000 Power of Change Scholarship for current university students majoring in political science and criminal justice.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the Power of Change Scholarship, you must meet all of the following criteria:

You must be majoring in political science or criminal justice.
You must be a current full-time student, or an incoming freshman, at an accredited university within the United States going into the Fall 2026 semester.
You must be at least 17 years old.
You must be a citizen of the United States.
To apply, we ask that all applicants answer the following question in essay format of approximately 500 words:

Your response should be uploaded as a .pdf or .docx. Any essays under 400 words or over 600 words will be rejected. Additionally, please attach proof of your enrollment at an accredited school, such as a copy of your acceptance letter, class schedule, or unofficial transcript.
ESSAY PROMPT
What motivates you to study criminal justice or political science? What change do you hope to make to your community in your career?

Deadline: 05-27-2026
Application at: https://www.illinois-criminal-defense-attorney.com/scholarship