Koskie Minsky LLP Scholarship Award

Funding available to First Nation, Inuit, and Métis students pursuing law degrees in Canada.

Published by G Paul · last checked August 31, 2026

Next deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Level

Graduate

Open to

Across Canada

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What you will need

First Nation, Inuit, or Métis affiliation
Enrollment in a recognized Canadian law school
Completed application submitted by August 1, November 1, or February 1

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact Koskie Minsky to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student dedicated to pursuing a career in the legal profession. Deadlines come around three times a year on August 1, November 1 and February 1, so aim for whichever one is next. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through the Indspire portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Koskie Minsky how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Koskie Minsky 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 Koskie Minsky whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You qualify for this award if you are a First Nation, Inuit, or Métis student from anywhere across Canada. You must be pursuing individual studies in law in Canada at a recognized law school.

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

Open to graduate students
Studying Law

How to apply

Read the award's official 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.

Tips for applying

StrategyAvoid waiting until the final deadline to apply. Since there are three windows (August, November, and February), apply in the earliest one possible to increase your visibility to the committee.
RealismAvoid treating this as your only source of funding. Because the award amount isn't public, treat this as a helpful supplement while you continue to apply for other Indspire funding and provincial grants.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.

When is the deadline?

Applications close on November 1, 2026. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.

Can international students apply?

Check the award's official page for the citizenship rules.

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