Bursaries for Grade 12 Students Pursuing Studies Toward a Career in Law

Bursaries are available to grade 12 students in Ontario, pursuing post-secondary studies related to the many careers in the justice system at an Ontario University or College.

These bursaries have been created to assist students who demonstrate academic excellence and commitment to their studies and who are in financial need. Bursaries are offered by the Association of Justices of the Peace of Ontario (AJPO), the Association of Ontario Judges (AOJ) and the Ontario Superior Court Judges’ Association (OSCJA). Each association offers one bursary per year in each of their judicial regions for a total of 22 bursaries province-wide!

Association of Justices of the Peace of Ontario – Amount: $1000 (7 awards)

Association of Ontario Judges– Amount: $500 (7 awards)

Ontario Superior Court Judges’ Association – Amount: $500 (8 awards)

Details of the Bursaries Program:

Open: March 2020

Deadline: June 2020

Recipients will be notified by: mid-August 2020

Type of Award: Bursary

Renewable: No

Number Available: 22

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How do I apply for a bursary? To apply for a bursary, fill out the Bursary Application Form. You will need to include:

Your basic contact information
Some information about how you plan to pay for college or university
A 250 word essay on why you should receive this award
The name and email address of a teacher, principal, or guidance counsellor who will give you an Academic Reference

You should get all the information together before you start the application form. That includes writing your essay and asking someone to be your Academic Reference. Applicants should also describe the justice sector career they are interested in pursuing and demonstrate how their post-secondary program will help them achieve this goal.

What happens after I apply?

We will email your reference for information about your grades, volunteering, and interest in law. Once they reply, we will save your information in our database. The bursary committees will make their decisions in July. They will contact the winners directly. All winners will be required to submit proof that they are enrolled in a justice-related program at a college or university. Teachers: to provide a reference for your student, please complete the Bursary Reference Form.

Contact:

Any questions or concerns can be directed to the bursary@ojen.ca

Bursaries for Grade 12 Students Pursuing Studies Toward a Career in Law

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