Certificate Programs & Scholarships
As a part of its mission to expand access to Restorative Justice Education, the National Center on Restorative Justice currently provides scholarships to the University of San Diego’s Professional Certificate in Restorative Justice Facilitation and Leadership program and the Vermont Law & Graduate School Graduate Certificate in Restorative Justice program. Learn more about each program below.
The Professional Certificate in Restorative Justice Facilitation and Leadership at the University of San Diego is for mid-career professionals wishing to deepen their understanding of restorative justice, become skillful restorative facilitators, and lead efforts to implement restorative justice programs and policies in their work. This three-course program provides a comprehensive introduction to restorative justice facilitation and leadership through asynchronous online coursework, a skill building intensive, and a practicum experience where you will be connected to a community of practice and paired with a restorative mentor in your field of interest.
Next Application Deadline: June 5, 2026 (for Fall 2026 Admission)
Vermont Law and Graduate School’s Graduate Certificate in Restorative Justice (GCRJ) creates an opportunity for both new and seasoned practitioners alike to deepen their understanding of restorative justice. Students in the program take a foundational course and then select from a wide range of elective courses. Courses include RJ in Educational Institutions, New Approaches to Domestic and Sexual Violence, RJ in Indigenous Communities, Global Restorative Justice, Race/Crimes/and Restorative Justice, Environmental Restorative Justice, Clemency/Pardons/and Expungement, and many more. Credits earned in the GCRJ can be applied to a VLGS Master of Arts in Restorative Justice degree for those interested in advancing their credentials further. Online courses are available year-round and on-campus courses are available in the summer.
*Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree before enrolling in the GCRJ program.
Application Deadline: July 20, 2026 (for Fall 2026)
Step 1.) Submit your GCRJ program application
Step 2.) Submit your scholarship application