Justice Canada Legal Studies for Indigenous People

What you will need

• ✓ Proof of Métis or non-status First Nation affiliation
• ✓ Confirmation of enrollment in a recognized Canadian university pre-law or law program

About this award

Deadlines fall on August 1 each year for funding if you are a Métis or non-status First Nation student in a Canadian university pre-law or law program.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Justice Canada Legal Studies for Indigenous People 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 a Métis or non-status First Nation student working toward a career in the legal profession. You must apply by August 1. No notification timeline is posted publicly — when you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back, whether it is by email, phone, or a portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Justice Canada Legal Studies for Indigenous People how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Justice Canada Legal Studies for Indigenous People 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 Justice Canada Legal Studies for Indigenous People whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You qualify for this award if you are a Métis or non-status First Nation student. You must be enrolled in a pre-law or law program that is recognized and delivered by a Canadian university.

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
• ✓ Studying Pre Law or Law

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's own page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   This round closed on August 1, 2026

   Check the award's own page for the next round before you prepare anything.

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