John R. Justice Student Loan Repayment Program Non-Competitive Continuation Opportunity

The John R. Justice Student Loan Repayment Program is a federally funded initiative that provides repayment of eligible educational loans on behalf of selected state prosecutors and state and federal public defenders. The program is administered by the Office of Grants and Research (OGR) in accordance with the Congressionally enacted John R. Justice Prosecutors and Defenders Incentive Act. The purpose of the program is to encourage qualified individuals to enter into employment as prosecutors and public defenders and remain employed within their respective fields. • The program is open only to recipients of a SFY 2025 JRJ Grant Award for continuation. • Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens, eligible attorneys, and currently employed as prosecutors or public defenders in Massachusetts. • The program provides repayment of eligible educational loans up to $10,000 annually, contingent upon the number of qualified applicants and funding availability. • Applicants must submit an online application, including documentation of loan expenses and employer certification, by May 22, 2026. • Award notifications are expected to be sent in June 2026.