Indigenous Bar Association (IBA) Scholarship

About this award

Get funds to attend the annual fall conference and a certificate of recognition if you have completed at least one year of law or legal studies — apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount for these awards — contact the Indigenous Bar Association (IBA — a national professional organization for Indigenous legal professionals) to confirm the value of the funding before you apply. As a scholarship, this money is yours to keep and does not have to be paid back. You will also receive a certificate of recognition and direct funds from the IBA to attend their annual fall conference. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student pursuing a legal career, though it is open to anyone who has finished at least one year of legal studies. 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 — whether it is by email, a portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask the IBA how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds for one of the three scholarships available. Ask the IBA 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 the IBA whether it's a one-time award or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Can you get it?

• ✓ Post Secondary — study level
• ✓ Studying Law, legal studies — field of study

How to apply

1. 1

   Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour

   Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.

2. 2

   Submit by August 1, 2026~1 hour

   Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.

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