A gift from Mr. Ron Rhodes to recognize students who completed the Summer Law Course for Indigenous Students and demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities in peer support as well as diligence and ability in their academic work and who are accepted into a JD program at a Canadian Law School the immediate fall term.
Selected by the Instructor of the course from registered students at the end of the offering. Typically awarded to multiple students at a minimum of $2,000 each.
Awarded in Roger Carter’s name to current second or third year JD students to reward their academic achievements and past or expected contribution to further the needs, concerns and aspirations of Indigenous people and their communities in Canada. Must be in the second or third year of a JD program at a Canadian Law School and verified membership/citizenship as per https://indigenous.usask.ca/indigenous-initiatives/deybwewin-taapwaywin-tapwewin.php.
To apply, submit a one-page statement indicating how you meet the selection criteria (contributions as listed above) and a copy of your unofficial transcript with Law grades to law.jdstudies@usask.ca. Submissions will be accepted January 15 - February 15 annually and must include your fall term grades for that academic year.
Gifts from friends of the Summer Law Course for Indigenous Students to provide financial assistance to students registered in the course.
Registered students will be invited to apply during an active offering. Typically, a minimum of $2,000.
In memory of Harvey Bell who practiced Law in the city of North Battleford Saskatchewan. During his lifetime, Mr. Bell took a keen interest in supporting Indigenous peoples and their communities.
To reward an Indigenous student (verified membership/citizenship as per https://indigenous.usask.ca/indigenous-initiatives/deybwewin-taapwaywin-tapwewin.php) for their academic achievement and probable contribution one is expected to make as a lawyer in establishing the rights of Indigenous people in Canada and towards the solution of problems faced by Indigenous persons and their communities within the Canadian Legal system. Must be in any year of a JD program at a Canadian Law School.
To apply, submit a one-page statement indicating how you meet the selection criteria (as listed above) and a copy of your unofficial transcript with Law grades to law.jdstudies@usask.ca. Submissions will be accepted January 15 - February 15 annually and must include your fall term grades for that academic year.
A gift from Mr. Ron Rhodes to recognize the outstanding leadership and positive role modelling who have completed the Summer Law Course for Indigenous Students.
Selected by the Instructor of the course from registered students at the end of the offering. Typically awarded to multiple students at a minimum of $2,000 each.
Donations from faculty, staff, Métis alumni, law firms, and friends of the Summer Law Course for Indigenous Students to encourage and support Métis people to pursue the study of law at a Canadian university through enrolment in the summer course at USask.
Registered students will be invited to apply during an active offering. Typically, multiple bursaries at a minimum of $2,000 each.
The Indigenous Bar Association (IBA) awards two scholarships each year at the Indigenous Bar Association annual conference. The scholarship includes $2,000 plus travel and accommodation costs to attend the annual IBA conference.
Application forms, eligibility criteria and more information can be found at: http://www.indigenousbar.ca/awards/educational_scholarship.html