Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
$1,000
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
The Justin Magnuson Justice Reform Foundation Scholarship is a scholarship initiative for U.S.-based university students, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels. It was established by Justin Magnuson, the founder of the Justice Reform Foundation, an organization dedicated to reforming the U.S. criminal justice system. This scholarship is a reflection of Justin’s commitment to addressing the injustices within the criminal justice system, a commitment shaped by his own experience of being wrongly accused.
Benefits
Justin Magnuson Justice Reform Foundation Scholarship is an essay contest scholarship; the winner of this contest will be awarded $1,000 USD.
Eligibility
- Students must attend an accredited institution in the United States.
- Possess an excellent academic record.
- Demonstrate the ability to lead.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
United States
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
10 Sep 2026
Required information: Full Name, Contact Number, Mailing Address & Email address, Institution Name, Current GPA, Short Bio.
Essay question:
How have you personally demonstrated a commitment to promoting justice reform and advancing the values of fairness and equality in your community or through your academic pursuits?
Essay submissions should be no less than 600 words.
Essays evaluated on quality, originality, and practicality.
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