Justice Scholars Program Application

The Middlesex College Justice Scholars Program is a holistic program designed to support formerly incarcerated and justice-impacted students on our College campus. Our goal is to empower our scholars on their college journey and assist them in creating a meaningful life and career path beyond college through wraparound support, professional development, and networking opportunities. If you are a justice-impacted student interested in making a change in the world, we invite you to join our program by filling out this application form.

Eligibility:

Identify as a justice-impacted student: We define justice-impacted students as individuals who have been incarcerated or detained in a prison, immigration detention center, local jail, juvenile detention center, or any other carceral setting, those who have been convicted but not incarcerated, those who have been charged but not convicted, those who have been arrested, and those who have otherwise been justice-impacted. (LSAC, 2017, https://bit.ly/3hYcx5U)
Have a commitment to activism, advocacy, and social justice

Note: Feel free to reach out to us directly through phone or email if you are uncertain about whether you qualify and/or if you want more information about the program before completing this application.

Why Join?

Receive individualized academic advising and support
Access resources for academic, personal, and professional needs
Participate in professional development events designed to help you network and improve your resume
Engage in networking opportunities to support state and national advocacy and social justice efforts
Become a member of a supportive community that provides a safe and inclusive space

Program Requirements (one academic year commitment):

Attend 1 pre-semester orientation and success plan meeting
Attend 2 workshops and/or program events per semester
Participate in 2 academic check-ins with program staff per semester (or as needed)
Participate in monthly cohort and networking meetings including completion of an advocacy project

Application Steps:

Submit the following application form (accepted on a rolling basis)
Have an interview with the program staff

We define justice-impacted students as individuals who have been incarcerated or detained in a prison, immigration detention center, local jail, juvenile detention center, or any other carceral setting, those who have been convicted but not incarcerated, those who have been charged but not convicted, those who have been arrested, and those who have otherwise been justice-impacted. (LSAC, 2017, https://bit.ly/3hYcx5U)

Based on this definition, do you identify as a justice-impacted student?*

YesNo

Thank you for your interest in the Justice Scholars Program at Middlesex College. Our Program is designed for current or prospective Middlesex College students who are justice-impacted. Based on your response, you are not eligible to participate in this program. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our program staff directly.

Full Name:*

First NameLast Name

Email Address:*

example@example.com

Phone Number*

Are you a current student at Middlesex College?*

YesNo

When do you anticipate enrolling at Middlesex College?*

If unsure, please provide an estimated semester or enrollment date

What is your Middlesex College student ID number?*

How long have you been a student at Middlesex College?*

What is your major?*

What is your anticipated graduation date?*

Date

Please respond to the following questions in 5-7 sentences for each question.

Why would you like to join the Justice Scholars Program?*

What are three adjectives that others use to describe you? How are those traits relevant for this application?*

If you had all the resources in the world to accomplish one dream to change the world, what dream would you work towards accomplishing? Why?*

How did you hear about the Middlesex College Justice Scholars Program?*