Josh Dubin Fellowship (JDF) Grant

Josh Dubin Fellowship (JDF) Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Shawn Carter Scholarship Fund
Last Updated: September 06, 2025

Summary

The Josh Dubin Fellowship, launched in January 2022 by the Shawn Carter Foundation, is a seven-week paid program designed for five exceptional students interested in the legal field. This immersive experience includes mentorship from legal professionals, direct involvement in case analysis, and off-site visits to courtrooms. Fellows not only gain invaluable insights into legal practices but also receive additional scholarship support for their educational pursuits, empowering them to overcome socio-economic barriers and achieve their dreams.

Overview

OUR STORY: CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF IMPACT The Shawn Carter Foundation has been committed to bridging the opportunity gap that exists across the education system. We firmly believe that nothing should prevent any individual from reaching their highest potential. Since its inception, The Foundation has provided college scholarships for young people who have talent and drive but due to mitigating circumstances, their grade point averages fall below the minimum to qualify for support at other foundations and institutions. The students who receive support from the Shawn Carter Foundation are high school and college-age students facing incredible difficulties that distract them from functioning in school. They represent an array of backgrounds: some come from single parent households and some are single parents themselves, some have grown in the foster care system or have faced homelessness, many are raising younger siblings or providing care for a family member with mental or physical health challenges, some have been victims of abuse, and the majority come from families that are simply trying to make ends meet due to poverty. These circumstances should not prevent students who want to go to college, pursue their dreams, make a better life for themselves, and give back to their communities. It is the Shawn Carter Foundation’s responsibility and honor to open the doors of education, travel, enlightenment and experiences to those that may never have thought it possible. Everyone possesses a genius level talent and The Shawn Carter Foundation’s mission is to give a platform to achieve greatness. Josh Dublin Fellowship Launched in January 2022, the Josh Dubin Fellowship program is a seven-week paid professional and educational development experience designed for five outstanding students eager to explore the legal field. Hosted in partnership with Dubin Research and Consulting and The Perlmutter Center for Legal Justice at Cardozo Law School, this immersive program provides exposure to different facets of the law and the critical functions driving legal and educational institutions of higher learning. Dubin Fellows will gain direct experience through legal research, case analysis, and mentorship from practicing attorneys and law school leadership. They will have the opportunity to participate in off-site visits, including courtrooms and correctional facilities, and develop the critical thinking, advocacy, and analytical skills, transferable to any work setting. In addition to earning a stipend during the seven weeks, Dubin Fellows are awarded additional scholarship support for their educational expenses.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. This Fellowship provides an opportunity for current Shawn Carter Foundation (SCF) scholars. Who are SCF Scholars?Our National Scholarship Fund attracts candidates from all backgrounds and each has a compelling desire to pursue higher education, in spite of many personal, socio-economic setbacks, including teen pregnancy, former incarceration, interrupted schooling, poverty, and homelessness. They are hardworking, resilient and determined individuals who want to make positive contributions to their local and global communities, and they turn to SCF to help make their ambitions and dreams possible.Who is eligible to apply for the Shawn Carter Scholarship?All high school seniors, students with GED diplomas, undergraduate (2yr or 4yr) college students, and students at vocational or trade schools who meet the requirements below are eligible.Requirements:US Citizen or Permanent Resident25 years old or youngerMinimum 2.0 GPA First-time scholarship recipients generally have GPAs between 2.0 and 3.0(students with GPAs above this range are still encouraged to apply)Demonstrated Financial NeedOn average, selected applicants have an annual household adjusted gross income (AGI) of $75,000 or lessStudents pursuing their first undergraduate degree at an accredited, degree-granting institution

Ineligibility

We do not provide funding for students who are pursuing graduate degrees.