2024 Justice Scholars Registration
Justice Scholars Program is a 4-year personal and professional development program rooted in IWU's mission and commitment to diversity, social justice and environmental sustainability. Justice Scholars will allow students to gain practical skills and experiences to apply to their chosen field of study.  

Justice Scholars is for students of any major who are passionate about making a difference in their communities and can enroll in the Advocacy minor. The Advocacy minor provides the academic framework for students to hone their advocacy skills and methods. For example:
-Business majors who want to make positive change in underserved communities would benefit from J-Scholars. 
-Pre-med majors who are passionate about eliminating health inequities are a perfect match for J-Scholars.
-Environmental Studies majors who want to improve environmental sustainability policies would enjoy J-Scholars. The possibilities are endless! 

J-Scholars will have the opportunity to: 

- Build relationships with your J-Scholars cohort, faculty and staff before the fall semester begins.
- Minor in Advocacy to develop your skills to make a difference.
- Receive additional mentorship from J-Scholar faculty and staff all four years and have a peer mentor for your first year. 
- Participate in educational and social activities in the Bloomington/Normal community during throughout the academic year.
- There is no additional fee to enroll in the Justice Scholar program.

The program can accommodate up to 16 students.

Registration closes on: Wednesday, July 21, 2024 11:59 pm

Justice Scholars Selected Scholars Announcement: Friday, August 2, 2024. 

Complete the registration form below

Sponsored by the VP of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and the Office of Diversity & Inclusion.  For questions or concerns please contact: student-diversity@iwu.edu
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Rooted in IWU's mission, the Justice Scholars is a program focused on justice issues, diversity, and environmental sustainability. The J-Scholars Program will enhance student’s personal and intellectual development through knowledge, research, civic engagement, mentorship, and community.

Please respond to the following prompt (up to 750 words):

At IWU we believe, Justice is the outcome of dismantling barriers to resources and opportunities for people who live in marginalized communities. Justice occurs when all individuals can live a full and dignified life and all communities can thrive.

Describe an initiative you lead or have been a part of that aligns with IWU's definition of justice. How did this experience shape your understanding of social justice issues? How have you worked to break down barriers?

If you haven't had the opportunity to lead or be a part of a justice related initiative as of yet, what barriers to justice have you seen in your life? How has this shaped your view on justice and dismantling inequity?

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As a J-Scholar, you will get awesome swag. Please give us your T-Shirt Size. *
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As a J-Scholar, you will also have a peer mentor from ODI's STEP Peer Mentoring Program (Succeeding Through Empowerment and Proactiveness).  In this program, student leaders serve as mentors to first-year students. (More information about STEP Peer Mentoring can be found on our website and will be provided during the June term.)  

All J-Scholar Mentors will have experience with justice, equity, and/or sustainability issues. What other factors are important to you in selecting your mentor?  
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Thank you!
We look forward to welcoming our inaugural class of J-Scholars to campus! For more information or questions contact us at student-diversity@iwu.edu.
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