Law Scholarships for International Students in Canada

There are different scholarship opportunities for international students looking to study law at the undergraduate and graduate levels in Canada, but this article focuses on those who want to obtain an LLB (Bachelor’s in Law).

Government-owned universities and other private organizations or foundations offer scholarships to international students in Canada, and each province has different student funding eligibility and scholarship benefits.

Below, we have outlined a number of scholarships and grants available to students around the world who wish to obtain a bachelor’s degree in law at any university in Canada.

What To Know Before Applying

If you are an international student applying for scholarships to study law in Canada, you will need to provide details and evidence of your academic record, such as your result of the Tertiary entrance exam (WAEC, SAT) or its equivalent, depending on your country of residence, university transcripts for previous courses, examples of your academic work, and letters of acceptance or enrolment at your law school—this is for Master’s (LLM) applicants.

Popular Scholarships In Canada

The provincial and federal government scholarships are among the most popular with all students. For example, the Ontario Graduate Scholarship is one of the top choices for international students studying in the city. However, few were created specifically for legal studies, and that is what we will be outlining here.

1. MacEwan University

Ultimate Recruitment Paralegal Bursary

International students can study law at MacEwan University in Canada and receive financial aid if they apply for the Ultimate Recruitment Paralegal Bursary.

The scholarship program covers undergraduate-level students and offers a tuition discount valued at CAD 2,500. To be eligible, you must have demonstrated academic excellence and financial need. Successful applicants will be selected by a committee and notified via e-mail.

RMRF LLP Paralegal Award

Also available at MacEwan University is the RMRF LLP Paralegal Award for undergraduate students from any country around the world. The scholarship offers a tuition waiver worth CAD 500. To be eligible, you must be enrolled full-time in the Paralegal Studies program within the School of Business, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and must have consistently demonstrated punctuality, class attendance, and a strong work ethic.

Cheri L. Kinsella Bursary

Another scholarship offered by MacEwan University is the Cheri L. Kinsella Bursary, which is available for international undergraduate students.
The scholarship program offers a tuition fee waiver valued at $1,000 CAD. To be eligible, you must demonstrate academic excellence and financial need. A committee will select successful applicants and notify them via e-mail.

2. McGill University (Continuing Education)

Entrance Bursary Program

McGill University, Canada, offers scholarships to international students applying for law and internal medicine at the undergraduate level via the Entrance Bursary Program.

The value of the financial aid it offers varies depending on the university’s discretion, but it also provides other discounts for the academic program in addition to tuition waivers. In its last admission cycle, McGill University’s Student Aid Office offered entrance bursaries (non-repayable awards) valued at $7.1 million to 619 newly accepted undergraduate students with financial need.

The Canadian students’ support fund was worth CAD 4,000 and CAD 9,000; international students were supported with CAD 19,000. To be eligible, you must have enrolled in a full-time degree program at the University. You must have demonstrated financial need, including the intention to apply for government student aid and/or Indigenous Band Support Funding.

3. Carleton University

Renewable Entrance Scholarships

Carleton University provides financial aid to international students through its Renewable Entrance Scholarship program. The scholarship covers the tuition fee and is worth between CAD 1,000 and CAD 4000 for four years.

Suppose an applicant from outside Canada has been admitted to study law or any other course at Carleton University with an admission average of 80 percent or higher and meets language requirements. In that case, you will automatically be considered for a renewable entrance scholarship.

4. Trent University Entrance Scholarships

International students can study law at Trent University in Canada and receive financial aid if they apply for the Entrance Scholarships. The financial aid covers undergraduate students and offers a nonrenewable tuition discount of about CAD 1,000 to CAD 3,000.

All undergraduate students applying to Trent are automatically considered for Trent University Entrance Scholarships, awarded based on academic excellence. You must also have a minimum high school final average of 80% (Canadian equivalent).

5. Brock University

Brock Scholars Award

Brock University offers scholarships for international students to study law at the undergraduate level. The financial aid ranges from CAD 1,600 to CAD 13,600, and the scholarships are renewable for up to three years.

Successful applicants will be shortlisted based on their academic excellence. Students pursuing a three-year degree will be eligible for two renewals. You will need to apply separately for this scholarship.