5 Award Recipients of the New Lambda Foundation Canada Common Law Scholarship, University of Ottawa
This year, five deserving recipients each received a financial award of $1,000 thanks to the Lambda Scholarship Foundation Canada Common Law Scholarship.
The Lambda Foundation is grateful for the support of an anonymous donor who helped establish and make this award possible.
The impact has been significant for each of the students. This is indicative of a strong need for this particular scholarship. When first announced, news of the new award spread quickly around the faculty.
We have received thank-you notes from three recipients that convey how meaningful the scholarship is to each of them and how the award made a difference in their year.
Appreciation From Recipients
“I am beyond grateful to receive this award, which I heard about from my school’s bursary portal and on LinkedIn. It has allowed me to focus on building community in and out of law school, especially in racialized communities — a fundamental reason why I applied to Law School. Thank you for this award.” — Award Recipient
“Thank you to the donor for being so brave in this world full of stigmatization and helping support the matters that move society forward. I hope this conveys my gratitude and helps to keep this fund going for future students.” — Award Recipient
“I want to express my profound gratitude for this scholarship. Your generosity plays a pivotal role in transforming the lives of students in challenging circumstances similar to mine. This assistance is more than just financial support; it is a vote of confidence in our potential and a crucial stepping stone towards achieving our dreams.” — Award Recipient
About The Lambda Scholarship Foundation Canada Common Law Scholarship
As part of their commitment to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion at the University of Ottawa and in the legal profession, the Faculty of Law actively seeks to admit and support Black law students.
Black applicants may apply as Access & Equity Applicants. We evaluate Access & Equity applications through a holistic review process that considers academic as well as non-academic strengths and achievements. Applicants are welcome to self-identify in the application process and are encouraged to use the Personal Statement to discuss non-academic strengths and achievements.
The Faculty of Law offers financial support specifically for Black and/or racialized students, including need-based bursaries, merit-based scholarships, and awards for extracurricular achievements — with the Lambda Scholarship Foundation Canada Common Law Scholarship being one of these awards.
