The Kimberley Thomas Indigenous Law StudentScholarship Provided by Aird & Berlis LLP
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Reviewed by G Paul · verified April 30, 2026
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.
Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.
The biggest mistake is writing a generic essay about wanting to be a lawyer.
Winners instead connect their Indigenous identity to specific legal goals and explain how this funding removes barriers to their education.
Describe exactly how the $10,000 changes your ability to focus on your studies.
The biggest mistake is providing a generic character reference.
Winners instead use a professor or community leader who can speak to their resilience and leadership within Indigenous communities.
Ask your referee to provide a concrete example of your dedication to the law.
How do I apply?
Click the Start application button above: it opens the official application page in a new tab.
When is the deadline?
Applications close on August 1, 2026. Submit early: portals get busy in the final hours.
Can international students apply?
Eligibility is limited to: Indigenous.
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