Elevating Excellence Entrance Scholarships

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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.

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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. 

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Mentorship

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

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 
Mentorship

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 
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Supported by

• Brazeau Seller Law
• Anonymous Alumni Donor

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.