The Matthew Cohan Criminal Justice & Public Service Scholarship 2026 offers $500 to a student committed to justice, public service, and strengthening the legal system. Applicants are evaluated on academic achievement, leadership, and community impact. The deadline is October 1, 2026.
By The Law Offices of Matthew Cohan
The Law Offices of Matthew Cohan established the Matthew Cohan Criminal Justice & Public Service Scholarship to support students dedicated to justice, public service, and strengthening the legal system. This annual scholarship aims to recognize and assist students who demonstrate a strong commitment to making a positive impact in their communities and chosen fields. The scholarship awards one student $500 to be used for tuition, fees, books, or other education-related expenses. It targets individuals pursuing careers in various public service fields, including law, criminal justice, public policy, law enforcement, social work, and government. Applicants are evaluated based on their academic achievement, leadership potential, and a demonstrated commitment to community involvement and positive change. The selection process emphasizes clarity of goals, resilience, impact mindset, and quality of writing in the application statement. Students who aspire to contribute to society through their professional endeavors are encouraged to apply. The scholarship seeks to foster the next generation of leaders and professionals dedicated to public welfare and the legal system.
Applicants must be committed to justice and positive change, demonstrate community service and volunteer involvement, show resilience through obstacles or challenges, and possess a genuine desire to contribute to the community and/or the world.