The Restorative Justice Scholarship
A $500 annual academic grant supporting the next generation of students dedicated to alternative sentencing, social work, and criminal justice reform.
Modernizing Alternative Sentencing
Traditional manual labor community service often creates severe barriers for individuals with physical disabilities, single parents, and hourly shift workers.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, The Foundation of Change builds server-side verified, digitally accessible alternative sentencing programs utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to actively reduce recidivism. We are offering this scholarship to support students who share our vision of a more equitable, technology-driven justice system.
Award & Disbursement
Award Amount: $500
Deadline: December 15, 2026
To ensure funds are exclusively utilized for educational advancement, the $500 award will be disbursed directly to the winning student's University Financial Aid Office with their Student ID.
Eligibility Requirements
- Currently enrolled or accepted at an accredited U.S. university or college.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice, Pre-Law, Social Work, Sociology, or a related field.
Essay Prompt
"How can technology and digital accessibility be utilized to modernize alternative sentencing, remove barriers for marginalized individuals, and actively reduce recidivism?"
Application Form
Complete the sections below to construct your academic profile and submit your essay response.