Power of Change Scholarship

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 Spring 2027 semester.
You must be at least 17 years old.
You must be a citizen of the United States.
If you have any questions about our eligibility requirements, reach out with any questions to scholarship@illinois-criminal-defense-attorney.com.

Application Requirements
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?