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Canadian Bar Association of British Columbia Aboriginal Scholarship

Three annual scholarships are available for Indigenous students attending law school at UBC, UVic, or TRU —

Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 21, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation
Confirmation of enrollment in a Law program
Proof of attendance at the University of British Columbia, the University of Victoria, or Thompson Rivers University

About this award

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact the Canadian Bar Association of British Columbia (CBABC — the branch of the national legal association representing lawyers and judges in BC) to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As a scholarship, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous person pursuing a legal education to become a lawyer. You have three potential deadlines to meet: August 1, November 1, or February 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, a portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask the CBABC how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask the CBABC during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with the CBABC whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be an Indigenous person with any Indigenous affiliation. You must be attending law school at one of these three institutions: the University of British Columbia (UBC), the University of Victoria (UVic), or Thompson Rivers University (TRU). Your program of study must be Law.

This is what the award's own page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm with the provider before you apply.

Open to graduate students
Resident of British Columbia
Studying Law

How to apply

Read the award's own page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

More details

Personal Statement

Avoid writing a generic essay about wanting to help people.

Instead, connect your specific Indigenous heritage and community goals to your desire to practice law.

Describe exactly how a legal degree will allow you to serve your community.

References

Avoid providing references who only know you socially.

Instead, use professors or community leaders who can vouch for your academic discipline and your commitment to Indigenous advocacy.

Strategy

Avoid waiting until the final deadline to check requirements.

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