The Emond Publishing Indigenous Student Bursary

For Indigenous students at any Canadian law school heading into criminal law or criminal justice.

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

Indigenous affiliation
Enrollment at a Canadian law school
Statement of interest in a career in criminal law or criminal justice

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact Emond Publishing 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 who wants to build a career in criminal law or criminal justice. Deadlines come around three times a year on August 1, November 1 and February 1, so aim for whichever one is next. No notification timeline is posted publicly — when you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back via email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Emond Publishing how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Emond Publishing 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 Emond Publishing whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You qualify if you have any Indigenous affiliation and are enrolled in a law program at any law school in Canada. You must also show an interest in pursuing a career in criminal law or criminal justice.

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.
Write your essay
Be specific about what you did and what changed because of it. Proofread it twice.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

Career GoalsAvoid writing a generic statement about wanting to be a lawyer. Instead, explain exactly why you are drawn to criminal law or criminal justice and how you intend to serve your community. Be specific about the impact you want to make.
StrategyAvoid waiting until the final deadline to apply. Because there are three separate windows (August, November, and February), try to apply in the earliest cycle that fits your schedule to increase your visibility.
RealismAvoid assuming this is a full-ride scholarship. Since the exact amount isn't public, treat this as a helpful top-up bursary rather than your primary source of tuition funding while you wait for confirmation from the funder.

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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