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Koskie Minsky LLP Scholarship Award

Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 31, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

What you will need

Proof of First Nation, Inuit, or Métis affiliation
Confirmation of enrollment in a recognized Canadian law school
Completed application submitted by August 1, November 1, or February 1

About this award

Deadlines fall on August 1, November 1 and February 1 for funding available to First Nation, Inuit, and Métis students pursuing law degrees in Canada.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Koskie Minsky 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 dedicated to pursuing a career in the legal profession. Deadlines come around three times a year on August 1, November 1 and February 1, so aim for whichever one is next. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through the Indspire portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Koskie Minsky how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Koskie Minsky 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 Koskie Minsky whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You qualify for this award if you are a First Nation, Inuit, or Métis student from anywhere across Canada. You must be pursuing individual studies in law in Canada at a recognized law school.

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.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

More details

Personal Statement

Avoid writing a generic essay about wanting to be a lawyer.

Instead, explain exactly how your Indigenous heritage and community experience will inform your legal practice.

Describe a specific legal challenge facing your community that you want to help solve.

References

Avoid using references who only know you socially.

Instead, provide referees who can speak to your academic discipline and your leadership within Indigenous circles.

Ensure your referee explicitly mentions your connection to your community.

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