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Who can apply

Three different things not to mix up: the country where you study, your nationality and the country where you live when you apply.

Country of study
At the institution of your choice (no set country)
Target level
Master’s and Doctorate
Fields of study
Law
Other conditions
  • You must have graduated from the Schulich School of Law with a J.D. no more than three years before applying for the scholarship, or be in your final year of the J.D. program and about to graduate from the Schulich School of Law.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: (a) have graduated from the Schulich School of Law with a J.D. not more than three years prior to making application for the scholarship, or be in their final year of the J.D. program at and about to graduate from the Schulich School of Law; and
  • You must plan to do graduate studies in law at an institution of your choice outside Canada, in a program that starts within twelve months of the application deadline.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: (b) plan to pursue graduate studies in law at an institution of their choice outside of Canada in a program that commences within twelve months of the application deadline for the scholarship.
  • You must be a full-time graduate student at the institution named in your application for the period stated.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: b) I will be a full-time graduate student at the institution named for the period stated;

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

Allowance
CA$40,000 a year
Length of the funding
12 months
When it is paid
The scholarship is paid in two equal instalments, one at the beginning of each term, once the Schulich School of Law has received proof of your registration in the program of study and at one of the universities named in your application.

Dates

Applications close
31 December 2026

Application steps

In the order set by the programme. Open a step to see the details.

  1. Step 1: Send the completed application by email, delivery or mail to the Mingo Memorial Scholarship Selection Committee
    With whom
    You (the applicant)
    By when
    31 December 2026 — The complete package must be postmarked no later than this date
  2. Step 2: Possible interview of shortlisted candidates
    With whom
    The selection committee

Where to apply

Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University (opens in a new tab) · J. William E. Mingo Memorial Scholarship for International Study

Official title (in English): The J. William E. Mingo Memorial Scholarship for International Study

Edition 2027/2028 · Verified on 1 November 2026

Apply on the official website (opens in a new tab)

Official website of Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University: cdn.dal.ca