University of Laval Bansoba Nour Scholarship Baccalaureate

The purpose of this admission scholarship is to encourage Black people (Quebecers, Africans, Afro-Caribbeans, African-Americans) who demonstrate perseverance in adversity, a commitment to the Black community and a financial need for further studies, to begin training in law in order to pursue a career there.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineOctober 12, 2025
• 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 sessions, provided that the recipient is registered full-time in the bachelor's program. The amounts will be paid after the withdrawal date without reimbursement.)

Requirements

• Admission to the Bachelor of Laws program for the fall 2025 session;
• Full-time registration at the time of receiving the scholarship in fall 2025 (12 credits min.) or hold the status “Deemed full-time” within the meaning of Financial Aid for Studies  or be recognized as a student parent by Université Laval ;
• Self-identification with the Black community.

Interview Dates and Process

Reserved for people

• Canadian citizens
• Permanent residents
• International students

Targeted study programs

First cycle

Right

• Bachelor of Laws
• People with protected/refugee status are also eligible.

Selection criteria:

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

Application Documents

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 number 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;
• A published article with a photo to support the file, if possible;
• A summary budget of expenses and income for a typical month;
• An up-to-date resume;
• A final college transcript (or equivalent).

Your application must be submitted no later than  October 12, 2025  at 11:59 p.m.

Any incomplete file or file received after the period indicated as the deadline will be rejected.

Application Deadline

October 12, 2025

How To Apply

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

For more details, visit University of Laval Bansoba Nour Scholarship Baccalaureate webpage