Koskie Minsky · National
Koskie Minsky LLP Scholarship Award
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for a law school bursary available to First Nation, Inuit, and Métis students across Canada. Apply through Indspire's central Building Brighter Futures program — one application covers all sponsor pools.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — 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 pursuing a career in law and want financial support while attending a recognized law school. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. 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. How to apply: This funding is administered through Indspire's Building Brighter Futures Bursaries & Scholarships program. Students complete one central application that's evaluated against all 360+ of Indspire's funding pools (including this one) — you don't apply to the sponsor directly. The Apply button on this page routes to Indspire's portal automatically. For the full program description, all three application deadlines, and detailed eligibility, see Indspire Building Brighter Futures Bursaries & Scholarships on FundMyCourse.
Can you get it?
- Indigenous — citizenship requirement
- Post Secondary — study level
- Studying Law — 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 writing a generic essay about wanting to be a lawyer.
Winners instead share a personal story about how their Indigenous identity drives their desire to practice law.
Describe the specific community impact you intend to make.
The biggest mistake is using a general professor who barely knows you.
Winners instead use a mentor or community leader who can vouch for your resilience and leadership.
Provide a reference who can speak to your connection to your heritage.