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Law School Scholarship Programs

The Law Foundation directly administers several law school entrance scholarships and upper-year scholarships for students from Newfoundland and Labrador. Additionally, we have funded scholarships that are administered by Memorial University, Dalhousie University, and the University of New Brunswick.

Scholarships

Law School Entrance Scholarships

The Law Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador Law School Entrance Scholarships support residents of the province entering their first year of law school. Awarded based on academic achievement and community involvement, these scholarships help promising students begin their legal education and encourage them to build their careers serving the people of Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Previous Recipients

2025
Serena Piercey
2025
Jessica Ozon
2025
Sarah Fowler
2024
Evan Youden
2024
Ewan MacLean
2024
Alexander Steeves
2023
Robynn Hoskins
2023
Alyssa Laing
2023
Alex Wells
2022
Elizabeth Hicks
2022
Megan George
2022
Cole Curnew
2021
Hannah Breckenridge
2021
Sarah Rowe
2021
Michael O'Keefe
2020
Catherine M. Dunne
2020
Abigail M. March
2020
Matthew Raske
2019
Samuel Dobbin
2019
Jane Soucy
2019
Laura Murphy
2018
Kamal Azmy
2018
Julia Kennedy
2018
James Flynn
2017
Alexandre Jessom
2017
Marc Lewis
2017
Adam Quirk
2016
Claire Davis
2016
Christoph Pike
2016
Jordan Seward
2015
Sam Clark
2015
Laura Dyke
2015
Catherine Hutchens
2014
Brendan K. Cooke
2014
Chetan Muram
2014
Karen Holloway
2013
Ryan Belbin
2013
Kirsten Morry
2013
Shane Belbin
2012
Charlotte-Anne Malischewski
2012
Stephen Barnes
2012
Antony Maher
2011
Jessica Walsh
2011
Stephen Aylward
2011
Katie Philips
2010
Michael J. Darcy
2010
Sophie E. Dodd-Donovan
2010
R. Trent Skanes

Upper-Year Law School Scholarships

In 2024, the Foundation established funding for three annual Upper-Year Law School Scholarships, each valued at $5,000 and implemented in 2025. These scholarships are awarded to residents of Newfoundland and Labrador who have demonstrated academic excellence in their first or second year of law school and intend to return to the province to practice law.
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Previous Recipients

2025
Elizabeth Fleet
2025
Andrew Mahar
2025
Alex Wells

Reginald H. Brown, Q.C., Memorial Scholarship, Memorial University

The Reginald H. Brown, Q.C., Memorial Scholarship is awarded at Spring Convocation to a Memorial University graduate accepted to law school. Based on academic excellence and leadership, it is presented annually by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.
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Previous Recipients

2019-20
Olivia Genge
2018-19
Michael Williams
2017-18
Mitchell Fleming
2016-17
Christoph Pike
2015-16
Catherine Hutchens
2014-15
Avineet Cheema
2013-14
Vanessa Carroll
2012-13
Brittany Keating
2011-12
Katie Phillips
2010-11
Daniel Bennett
2009-10
Melissa Royle
2008-09
Morgan Blakley

The Law Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador Law School Scholarships at Memorial University

In 2018 the Board of Governors of the Law Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador contributed $75,000 to Memorial University of Newfoundland to create an endowment fund to provide scholarship support  to students graduating from MUN who are pursuing a legal education and have been accepted into any Canadian law school.
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Previous Recipients

2018 Recipient
Olivia Genge

The Hon. John C. Crosbie Weldon Tradition Scholarship in Law, Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University

In 2009, the Law Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador contributed $50,000 to the Newfoundland and Labrador Scholarship in Law Fund at Dalhousie University. Established the previous year for the Law School’s 125th Anniversary, the fund supports renewable scholarships for NL students demonstrating academic excellence, with values expected to reach $10,000 or more as it grows.
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Previous Recipients

2020-21
Emma Lutz
2019-20
Olivia Genge
2018-19
Ben French
2017-18
Alexander Jessome
2016-17
Andrea Neil
2015-16
Juliette Ryan
2014-15
Stephen E. Barne
2013-14
Not Awarded
2012-13
Stephen E. Barnes
2011-12
Leah Burt
2010-11
Maria Constantine

Centennial Law School Scholarships at University of New Brunswick

In 1992, the Law Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador contributed $50,000 to the University of New Brunswick’s Faculty of Law Heritage Campaign, establishing two scholarships for NL residents. One supports an upper-year LLB student based on financial need and academic achievement, and the other recognizes first-year academic excellence.
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Previous Recipients

2020-21
Dianna E. Alteen
2019-20
Joshua Merrigan
2018-19
Christina Michelin
2017-18
Erica Chestnut
2016-17
Tyler Cox
2015-16
Melanie Flynn
2014-15
Travis Payne
2013-14
James Locke
2012-13
Graham Campbell
2011-12
Carolyn Mouland

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We offer scholarships to help students pursue their legal education and build meaningful careers in law. By investing in the next generation of legal professionals, we help ensure that Newfoundland and Labrador has the talent, knowledge, and leadership needed to strengthen the legal system and serve communities across the province.

Next Deadline

June 1/2026

The Law Foundation of NL Law School Entrance Scholarships

lfnl@lawfoundationnl.com
709.754.4424

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