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identify as IBPOC and demonstrate financial need. This award has been
made available annually through a gift from Catherine Chow (LL.M. 2007)
to recognize and uplift those who endure racism as IBPOC law students.
Current J.D. students who self-identify as IBPOC are invited to apply for
this award in the spring.
The Edwards, Kenny & Bray Award in Law for IBPOC Students provides
awards totaling $2,000 for First Nations, Inuit or Métis students of
Canada, and/or domestic students who identify as Black or a person of
colour, enrolled in their first year of the J.D. program. This award is made
available annually through a gift from Edwards, Kenny & Bray LLP.
The Entrance Award in Law for Indigenous Students provides
awards of $15,000 each for three First Nations, Inuit or Métis students of
Canada entering the J.D. program who demonstrate financial need and
have a history of community service or volunteerism. Preference will be
given to students who have demonstrated an interest in criminal law, and
this award may be included as part of an admissions offer. This award was
first announced in May 2022 and is made available annually through gifts
from Matthew Nathanson (LL.B. 1997), Irwin Nathanson, Q.C., and Joanie
McEwen (LL.B. 1975).
The Kevin B. Westell Award in Law for IBPOC Students provides $2,000
to outstanding domestic J.D. students who identify as IBPOC. Preference
will be given to students who have excelled in criminal justice. This award
was made possible through a gift from Kevin B. Westell (B.A., LL.B.). Current
J.D. students who self-identify as IBPOC are invited to apply for this
award in the spring.
The Kim-Bautista Award in Law provides awards totalling $1,200, made
available through an endowment established by Nicco Bautista (B.A. 2010,
M.A. 2013, J.D. 2013) and Maria Kim-Bautista (B.A. 2010, J.D. 2013) for students
in the J.D. program who are the first in their family to attend law
school or have overcome barriers in order to attend UBC. Recipients will
have demonstrated academic excellence and/or community service. Preference
will be given to students of Asian heritage.
The Leonard Marchand Sr. Entrance Award in Law for Indigenous Students
provides awards totalling $2,000 for First Nations, Inuit or Métis students
of Canada entering the J.D. program who demonstrate community
involvement. This award is made available annually through a gift from
Peter Henein (B.A., LL.B.) and Sue Henein, in honour of Leonard Marchand
Sr. (1933–2016).
The McMillan LLP Award in Law for Indigenous Students provides
awards totalling $5,000 annually, through a gift from McMillan LLP