Gowling WLG · National
Peter Lukasiewicz/Gowling WLG Indigenous Bursary
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for a bursary supporting Indigenous students in accredited Canadian post-secondary programs, especially those studying law and justice. 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 Gowling WLG 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 identify as Indigenous and are pursuing higher education, particularly if you are passionate about law and justice. You have three different deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through the application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Gowling WLG how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Gowling WLG 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 Gowling WLG 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 Legal Studies, Law School diploma, Law School degree — 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 providing a vague statement about needing money.
Winners instead provide a detailed budget showing exactly how the bursary fills a specific gap in their tuition or living costs.
Many students simply list their volunteer hours.
Winners instead describe the impact they had on their community and connect those experiences to why they want to study law or justice.
Since there are three deadlines (August 1, November 1, and February 1), don't wait until the final one.
Apply during the earliest window that fits your enrollment status to get your funding sorted sooner.