Common Law Black Students Entrance Scholarship

Award Overview

Value of the award:
$20,000
($10,000 when awarded, then $5,000 for year 2 and $5,000 for year 3)
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:
Yes
for years 2 and 3 of the JD program, provided that the recipient is in good academic standing

Purpose of this Award

To award a scholarship to a Black student newly admitted to the JD program at the Faculty of Law, Common Law Section, who is involved in a Black community.

Eligibility Criteria

The candidate must:

  1. be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, a person with the protected/refugee status or an international student
  2. be admitted as a full-time first year student in the JD program at the Faculty of Law, Common Law Section, of the University of Ottawa
  3. self-identify as a member of a Black community
  4. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa
  5. demonstrate involvement in a Black community

How to Apply

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

  1. the Financial Questionnaire
  2. a statement from the applicant who self-identifies as a member of a Black community
  3. a letter from the applicant (max 500 words) summarizing their involvement in a Black community