Elevating Excellence Entrance Scholarships

Elevating Excellence Entrance Scholarships are renewable and granted upon admission to incoming law students to provide exceptional students with enriched leadership, networking and mentorship opportunities and stable funding during their law school education.

About

Scholarship recipients will receive renewable financial support and will benefit from additional leadership, networking and mentorship opportunities—fostering continued growth both inside and outside the classroom. 

These merit-based entrance scholarships support incoming JD students at the Faculty of Law, Common Law Section, who exemplify academic excellence, leadership, innovation, and integrity.

Scholarship Details

Each recipient will receive $10,000 in the first year of study, and a renewable $5,000 in both their second and third years provided they attain the required academic standing.

Learn more about the Elevating Excellence Entrance Scholarships

Eligibility Criteria

Recipients must meet the following criteria:

Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or a person with protected or refugee status.
Be admitted as a full-time JD student in the Faculty of Law, Common Law Section, of the University of Ottawa.
Demonstrate academic excellence.
Demonstrate leadership, innovation and integrity.

These scholarships are automatically awarded to exceptional students. No application required.

Support that goes beyond tuition

Elevating Excellence Scholars receive more than financial support — they gain access to unique opportunities designed to enrich their law school experience and accelerate their professional growth and leadership skills.

Mentorship

Access to one-on-one mentorship connections
Ability to build lasting professional relationships
Insights into legal careers and the profession

Networking opportunities

may include

Invitations to exclusive events with the Dean and legal community leaders
Ability to engage directly with donors and fellow scholars
Opportunity to develop early connections in the legal field

Professional Development

Invitation to ‘Lunch with Leaders’ sessions hosted by the Dean
Access to certificate programs in areas of strategic alignment
Potential for leadership coaching to build confidence and capacity

Scholarship recipient

“Being a recipient of this scholarship is an honour that I do not take lightly. Receiving this award not only provides financial support, but recognizes the hard work that I have put in thus far.
The mentorship that I have already received has been invaluable, and I look forward to fostering these connections. Seeing how generously professionals in this field offer support and guidance has been inspiring, and makes me excited for a future in law.”
- Mona Haider, sponsored by Brazeau Seller Law

Scholarship recipient

“This scholarship solidified my decision to pursue my legal studies at the University of Ottawa and has already allowed me to take part in unique networking activities. It has also given me the chance to become more involved in the student community.
I hope that one day, I too will be able to provide the same kind of support to future law students.”
- Chloé Vuicic, sponsored by Dan Michalchuk

Supported by

Brazeau Seller Law

Alumni - Dan Michalchuk

These scholarships are supported by organizations and individuals who share our passion for Elevating Excellence! Please reach out to Brittany Matthews if you would like to learn more about this opportunity.