Emond Publishing · National
The Emond Publishing Indigenous Student Bursary
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for a bursary supporting Indigenous students pursuing a career in criminal law or criminal 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 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 person who wants to spend your career working in criminal law or criminal justice. 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 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. 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.
Draft and revise your essays~10 hours
Use the STAR framework. Be specific, show impact, proofread twice.
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 statement about wanting to be a lawyer.
Winners instead explain exactly why they are drawn to criminal law or criminal justice and how they plan to support the calls to action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (the national commission created to address the history of residential schools).
The biggest mistake is providing a basic character reference.
Winners instead secure letters from mentors or professors who can speak to their passion for Indigenous legal rights and their aptitude for the study of law.
The biggest mistake is applying only once.
Since there are three separate deadlines (August 1, November 1, and February 1), you should track which one aligns best with your enrollment status or financial need.