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The endowed scholarship committee has awarded Rudman Scholars scholarships to Camila De Paula '28 and Carolyn Kostka '28.  They will receive up to $5,000 in tuition discounts for both their 2L and 3L years.

"Congratulations to Camila De Paula and Carolyn Kostka on being named our new 2026 Rudman Scholars! From serving in the New Hampshire Air National Guard and interning at the State Supreme Court, to spearheading community initiatives in Alaska and learning about environmental protection at the U.S. Department of Energy, Camila and Carolyn both embody the Rudman Center’s commitment to leadership and public service," said Anna Brown, Executive Director of the Rudman Center.  "We look forward to seeing the profound impact these two scholars will continue to make in our communities." 

 

Camila De Paula

While at the UNH Franklin Pierce ½ðÁ«Ö±²¥, Camila De Paula has served as the 1L Representative for the Domestic and Sexual Violence Victim Advocates and as Director of Communications for the Mental Health Alliance.  She was selected to be a

Rudman Scholar Camila De Paula

n Associate Editor for the UNH Law Review and a Teaching Assistant for Legal Analysis, Writing, and Research I & II.  Camila was also selected  for the Daniel Webster Scholar Honors Program and has served in the New Hampshire National Guard for the past five years.  

"My commitment to public service and to serving vulnerable and underserved populations has been shaped by both my personal background and my professional experiences. As an immigrant and first-generation college graduate," she said in her Rudman Scholars application. “I understand the barriers many individuals face in accessing opportunity and navigating complex systems. These experiences have motivated me to pursue a career dedicated to public service and expanding access to justice."

As a Rudman Summer Fellow, Camila is working at the New Hampshire Supreme Court this summer. After graduation, she plans to pursue a career in public service, either as a prosecutor or with a non-profit organization serving immigrant communities. 

Carolyn Kostka 

Rudman Scholar Carolyn Kostka

Carolyn Kostka attributes her interest in environmental advocacy to her experiences growing up in Alaska, where she saw first-hand the devastating damage caused by oil spills.  

"I aspire to hold oil and mining companies accountable when oil spills and mining accidents happen and to advocate for stronger preventative measures to avoid the incidents altogether," she said in her Rudman Scholars application. "Oil spills contaminate waterways, resulting in a decline of fish. This disturbs a major food source and way of life for the Native tribes and locals." . 

In her first semester at the UNH Franklin Pierce ½ðÁ«Ö±²¥, Carolyn restarted the Environmental Law Society.  As a Rudman Summer Fellow, she is working at the U.S. Department of Energy this summer.  She plans to pursue a career in government agencies or non-profits that advocate for protecting natural resources and more responsible harvesting practices. 

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Rudman Scholars scholarships are renewable and are awarded to two current students who demonstrate, and attest to, an intention to work for a government agency or non-profit that serves vulnerable or underserved populations after their graduation. Recipients also agree to serve as ambassadors for, and to support the work of, the Rudman Center. This support can include helping with program publicity and initiatives, attending receptions, and working to increase the Center’s positive impact on the school and community.

The Warren B. Rudman Center for Justice, Leadership & Public Service at the UNH Franklin Pierce ½ðÁ«Ö±²¥ serves as a hub for public discourse on the policies and current events that shape our society. It provides programmatic and financial support for students interested in exploring careers in public service while supporting public programming and academic inquiry that align with its mission. The Center honors former U.S. Senator Warren B. Rudman, also the state’s attorney general, who was widely admired for his integrity and willingness to work with politicians across the aisle to advance the public interest.