Janine and Charles Henry Entrance Scholarship

Award created thanks to the generosity of Michael Henry (LLB ’86)

Award Overview

Value of the award:
$5,000
Number of awards:
Minimum 1
Award frequency:
Annual
Level or program of study:
Undergraduate
Application Type:
Online Scholarship and Bursaries portal, accessible via uoZone.
Application Deadline:
May 1
Renewable:
No

Purpose of this Award

To award an entrance scholarship to a student admitted to the first year of the JD program at the Faculty of Law, Common Law Section.

Eligibility Criteria

The candidate must:

  1. be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident or a person with protected/refugee status
  2. be admitted as a full-time undergraduate student in the JD program in the Faculty of Law, Common Law Section of the University of Ottawa
  3. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa
  4. demonstrate that without additional financial support, they may be prevented from succeeding in their educational pursuits

How to Apply

Submitted in the Online Scholarship and Bursaries portal, accessible via uoZone, and must include:

  1. the Financial Questionnaire
  2. a letter (max. 500 words) describing the need for financial support to help them succeed in their education pursuits

About this Award

This scholarship was established by Michael Henry (LLB ’86), to recognize the significant support and opportunities his parents provided that helped him pursue his degree at the Faculty of Law. It is meant to encourage study at the Faculty of Law and support deserving students who may not have the same opportunities and whose education would otherwise be compromised.