Heads up: this scholarship was renamed from …. Update your bookmark or shared link to use this URL.

The Emond Publishing Indigenous Student Bursary

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

Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 31, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation
Confirmation of enrollment at a Canadian law school
Statement of interest in a career in criminal law or criminal justice

About this award

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 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 own page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm with the provider before you apply.

Open to graduate students
Studying Law

How to apply

Read the award's own 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.

More details

Career Goals

Avoid 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.

Support

Avoid providing a basic character reference.

Instead, secure letters from mentors or professors who can vouch for your commitment to Indigenous legal advocacy and your academic potential in law school.

Strategy

Avoid waiting until the final deadline to apply.

Share this scholarship

Screenshot this card to share it, or copy the citation. It shows when we checked it and links back here.