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The Kimberley Thomas Indigenous Law StudentScholarship Provided by Aird & Berlis LLP

Reviewed by · verified April 30, 2026

$10K
Total value
Aug 1
Deadline

About this award

Get $10,000 a year for up to 3 years toward your law degree in Ontario — apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1.

You can receive $10,000 annually for up to three years. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous law student looking for help with tuition, textbooks, and administrative fees. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. No notification timeline is posted publicly — when you apply, ask how and when you will hear back via email, phone, or a portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Aird & Berlis LLP how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Aird & Berlis LLP 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 Aird & Berlis LLP whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Can you get it?

  • Indigenous — citizenship requirement
  • Post Secondary — study level
  • Resident of ON — provincial eligibility
  • Studying Law — field of study

How to apply

  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. Submit by August 1, 2026~1 hour

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

More details

Personal Statement

The biggest mistake is writing a generic essay about wanting to be a lawyer.

Strategy

Winners instead connect their Indigenous identity to specific legal goals and explain how this funding removes barriers to their education.

Strategy

Describe exactly how the $10,000 changes your ability to focus on your studies.

References

The biggest mistake is providing a generic character reference.

Strategy

Winners instead use a professor or community leader who can speak to their resilience and leadership within Indigenous communities.

Strategy

Ask your referee to provide a concrete example of your dedication to the law.

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The Kimberley Thomas Indigenous Law StudentScholarship Provided by Aird & Berlis LLP

$ 10,000

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