ON THIN ICE
Reimagine Policing™
Scholarship
This scholarship invites the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and public servants to engage thoughtfully with the challenges and opportunities of modern policing—seeking new perspectives that foster accountability, community trust, and officer wellbeing.
REIMAGINE POLICING SCHOLARSHIP
Essay Guidelines
This scholarship is essay-based and reading of On Thin Ice will be required. Get your digital copy now for just $0.99!
Essay Prompt
Please write your original essay in response to the following question:
“How can we reimagine policing in the United States to strengthen accountability, build community trust, and support the wellbeing of those who serve and protect?”
Your essay should:
- Reference at least two specific insights, stories, or examples from On Thin Ice that illustrate your perspective.
- Reflect an understanding of both community and law enforcement viewpoints.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and originality about the challenges facing policing today.
- Present at least three actionable recommendations for how policing can evolve to better serve both officers and the public.
Length & Format
Note that not following the specs below may disqualify your submission.
- Length: 1,000–1,500 words
- Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
- Spacing: Double-spaced
- File Type: PDF, Word or Google document; Must supply a public link
- File Naming Structure: LastName_FirstName_ReimaginingPolicing.pdf
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Submission Requirements
Your submission starts with filling out the form linked below. Please prepare the following:
- Essay document: Please provide a PUBLIC LINK to your document meeting all guidelines above (no file uploads are accepted)
- Proof of enrollment (current high school senior or college student): This can include a current class schedule, transcript, letter from the registrar, tuition bill or recent report card. Your name and school must be on this documentation. This documentation must be provided as a public link.
- Contact information including:
- Full name
- School name and expected graduation year
- Email address and phone number
- Complete mailing address
- Your personal statement (max 150 words) introducing yourself and explaining why the topic of reimagining policing matters to you.
Timeline & Award Details
Dates Subject To Change
Phase
Date
Scholarship Opens
November 1, 2025
Submission Deadline
January 31, 2026
Winners Announced
March 1, 2026
AWARD AMOUNTS
(applied toward tuition or educational expenses)
High School/Undergradutate Level
Top Winner: $7,000
Second: $5,000
Third: $3,000
Gradutate Level
Top Winner: $7,000
Second: $5,000
Third: $3,000
Questions?
If you have questions regarding the process or your submission, please contact our scholarship team and we’ll be happy to help.
Ready to Submit?
Review the essay guidelines and submission requirements and apply below.
Winners will be announced via email and social media.