Indigenous Bar Association · National
Indigenous Bar Association Law Student Scholarship
About this award
Get funding to attend the annual fall conference and a certificate of recognition—apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount for the main award, but you will receive funds directly from the IBA (the Indigenous Bar Association — a national professional organization for Indigenous legal professionals) to attend its annual fall conference. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous person pursuing a career in law and want to connect with other legal professionals. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. No notification timeline is posted publicly — before you start the application, check the Indigenous Bar Association's program page or call their office to confirm when you will hear back. Three scholarships will be awarded. Selection criteria aren't published — ask the Indigenous Bar Association how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask the Indigenous Bar Association 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 Indigenous Bar Association whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Can you get it?
- Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident — citizenship requirement
- Post Secondary — study level
- Studying Law, legal studies — field of study
How to apply
Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour
Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.
Submit by No deadline~1 hour
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.
More details
The biggest mistake is listing your grades without context.
Winners instead explain how their legal studies will help them advance social justice for Indigenous peoples.
Describe a specific legal issue you are passionate about solving.
The biggest mistake is providing a generic character reference.
Winners instead use referees who can speak to their leadership within the Indigenous legal community.
Ask a professor or a mentor in the legal field to highlight your specific contributions.