John R. Justice Student Loan Repayment Assistance Grant
The John R. Justice Student Loan Repayment Assistance Grant from the Kansas Governor's Grants Program supports Kansas public defenders and prosecutors with loan repayment in exchange for service.
Funder: Kansas Governor's Grants Program
Due Dates: October 30, 2026 (Application deadline, postmarked by)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per year per recipient; may increase to $10,000 if funds remain. Aggregate maximum $60,000 per recipient.
Summary: Student loan repayment assistance for Kansas public defenders and prosecutors who commit to at least three years of service.
Key Information: Application must be typewritten and mailed (no email submissions accepted).
Description
This program provides student loan repayment assistance to full-time public defenders and prosecutors in Kansas, with the goal of encouraging and retaining qualified attorneys in public service roles. In exchange for a minimum three-year service commitment, eligible attorneys may receive annual awards paid directly to their student loan servicer. The program is administered by the Kansas Governor's Grants Program with funding from the U.S. Department of Justice.
