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 Spring 2026 semester.
• You must be at least 17 years old.
• You must be a citizen of the United States.

Evaluation Criteria

Your essay will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

• Does your response completely address the prompt?
• Is your essay organized with ideas clearly stated?
• Do you elaborate on an actionable plan that will effect change in your career?

After evaluating all submissions, we will notify the winner of the scholarship approximately one month after the final deadline. The winner will receive a notifying email from our team.