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

About this award

Get $10,000 a year for up to 3 years if you are an Indigenous law student studying 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. The money is intended to help you cover your tuition and other costs like textbooks and administrative fees. This is for you if you are an Indigenous law student who is currently pursuing your legal education in Ontario. You have three different deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. No specific 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. 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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