Indigenous Bar Association

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Indigenous Bar Association

9785-152B St., No. 9
Surrey, BC, Canada V3R 9W2
Ph: (604)951-8807
Fax: (604)951-8806
E-mail: [email protected]
URL:http://www.indigenousbar.ca

IBA Law Student Scholarships Foundation (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide assistance to qualified individuals who want to pursue their education. Focus: Law. Qualif.: Applicant must be an Indigenous law student currently enrolled in law school who, at a minimum, has substantially completed their first year of legal studies; must have demonstrated interest in serving the Indigenous community and the creator with honor and integrity. Criteria: Recipient will be selected based on financial need, academic merit and commitment to Indigenous legal matters.

Funds Avail.: $2,000. To Apply: Applicant must complete the application form available online; must submit a short personal essay describing why they should receive the scholarship, including financial need, community involvement, as well as his/her goals and career aspirations; must enclose two letters of recommendations. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Germaine Langan, No. 9, 9785-152B St., Surrey, BC V3R 9W2. Deadline: June 1.

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