Bursaries & Scholarships
We're proud to offer one of the best law school financial aid programs in Canada. Each year, we award over $2 million to our students to help with the cost of legal education. Over 60% of our students receive financial aid of some form, so be sure you apply.
Applications for Schulich Law bursaries and scholarships open at 10am ADT on September 1, 2026 and close听September 24, 2026 at 5pm ADT.
Step-by-step directions for how to apply
- Review the 2026-2027听听[PDF-658KB] for information on award categories, criteria, and application process.听
- Read through the Supporting Documentation Checklist (in the appendix) and make note of information that is applicable to you.
- Read through the Named Awards Criteria (in the appendix) and make note of the ones you may qualify for.
- Review the 2026-2027听听[PDF-153KB]听to know what is required. Please note: formatting may make the document difficult to read in some areas as it is generated from an online form. This document is meant as a guide only. The online form is the only submission format permitted.
- Watch the instructional video (below) on applying for our bursaries and scholarships.听
- Review the Schulich Law document [PDF-729KB]
- Review the document (2L & 3L students only) [PDF-196KB]
- Start your application! Once the 听is live you may begin to fill out your application, with the option to save and return to it later via an emailed return link.听
- Please submit your application form by the deadline. Late applications will not be accepted.
- Email your supporting documentation as per the instructions on the application form by the deadline.
Bursary & Scholarship FAQ Information Session
Members of the law school's Bursary & Scholarship Committee have prepared the following 听about the application process.听