University of Laval Bansoba Nour Scholarship 2024

The objective of this scholarship is to encourage Black people (Quebecers, Africans, African-Caribbeans, African-Americans) who demonstrate perseverance in adversity, a commitment to the Black community and a financial need for further studies, to consider a career in law.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineOctober 6, 2024
• Value$2,000 
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of Laval
• City to studyQuebec
• School to studyUniversity of Laval
• Course to studyLaw
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

1 scholarship of $2,000 (Amount applied in two equal installments to the payment of tuition fees for the fall 2024 and winter 2025 semesters, as long as the recipient is enrolled full-time in the bachelor's program. Amounts will be paid after the date of abandonment without refund.)

Requirements

Eligibility criteria

• Admission to the Bachelor of Laws program in the fall 2024 semester;
• Full-time registration (12 credits) at the time of receiving the scholarship (fall 2024 and winter 2025), or have recognition of this status according to Aide financière aux études;
• If you are enrolled part-time (6 to 11 credits), individuals recognized as parent students under the terms of Université Laval's Student Parent Policy may be eligible for this competition. To this end, it is your responsibility to provide us with the attestation issued by the Office of the Registrar by sending it to the address: [email protected] . Allow 7 business days for this document to be obtained;

1. Self-identification with the black community.

Important Notes:

• By submitting your application, you agree that it may be sent to a third party for evaluation (member of the Faculty community, partner or donor of the Faculty). Steps will be taken to protect your personal information.

This scholarship is created on the initiative of Ms. Anissa Nour, student-athlete at the Faculty of Law of Université Laval, with Ms. Ruth Bansoba, a lawyer who graduated from the University of Ottawa with honors.

Interview Dates and Process

Reserved for

• Canadian Citizens
• Permanent residents
• International students

Targeted programs of study

• Undergraduate

  • Right
    • Bachelor of Laws

Persons with protected/refugee status are also eligible.

Selection criteria:

• Demonstrating perseverance in the face of adversity (60%)
• Demonstration of commitment to the community (volunteer activities, organizations targeted, duration, recurrence, potential to continue the involvement, etc.) (30 %)
• Demonstration that financial support is required for further studies (10%)

Application Deadline

October 6, 2024

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to University of Laval on repertoire.bbaf.ulaval.ca to apply

The application file must include the following documents:

• The self-identification form;
• A cover letter of no more than two pages highlighting perseverance in adversity, obstacles overcome, commitment to the Black community, and financial need. Indicate notable actions or achievements, as well as an average of hours of involvement per week (if possible);
• A letter of recommendation from a person attesting to the commitment from an organization or group of stakeholders;
• A certificate or any other document proving involvement and commitment, if possible;
• An article published with a photo in support of the file, if possible;
• A summary budget of expenses and income for a typical month;
• An up-to-date curriculum vitae;
• A final transcript of the college (or what stands in lieu of it).

Your application must be submitted no later than October 6, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

Any application that is incomplete or received after the deadline will be rejected.

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