University Registrar - Student Awards
Queen's UniversityBursaries for Faculty of Law Students
The following awards have been made available thanks to the generosity of Queen's donors.
Gordon and Kathryn Baker Bursary
Established by Gordon R. Baker, QC, LL.B. 1970 and Kathryn Baker, B.Ed. 1969 and awarded to students in the Faculty of Law on the basis of financial need.
Andrea Battersby and Karim Ali Radwan Memorial Bursary
Established in October 2002 by family and friends in memory of Andrea Battersby, B.A. 1999, LL.B. 2001, and her son, Karim Ali Radwan, and awarded on the basis of financial need to female students in the Faculty of Law who are single parents. Preference will be given to students whose child is physically or developmentally challenged.
Dennis Cole Memorial Bursary
Established in May 2001 by friends and family in memory of Dennis Cole, B.A. 1959, LL.B. 1962, and awarded on the basis of financial need to a student in the first year of the Bachelor of Law program.
Criminal Lawyers' Association Award
Established in December 2008 by the Criminal Lawyers' Association and awarded to a student in the third year of the Faculty of Law on the basis of demonstrated financial need, academic achievement, and interest in criminal law.
Faculty of Law Bursary
Established in May 2001 from donations and awarded to a student in the Faculty of Law on the basis of financial need.
David Farrell Law '64 Award
Established and funded by the class of Law '64, this award is made annually to a second or third year law student, on the basis of overall scholarship, financial need and contribution to the Faculty, the University and the wider community. Applicants should submit a bursary application along with a letter outlining the above to the Associate University Registrar (Student Awards).
Harold G. Fox Bursary
A sum of money is available for distribution each year to law students as bursary assistance, and is awarded on the basis of need. The money is distributed by the fund established in memory of the late Harold G. Fox, Q.C., a member of the Bar of Ontario.
Rebecca Gotlieb Memorial Award
Established in April 2004 by Allan Gotlieb in memory of his daughter, Rebecca Gotlieb, B.A. '80, LL.B. '83, and awarded on the basis of financial need and academic achievement to a student in the Faculty of Law enrolled in the four-year MPA/LL.B. Co-operative Combined Degree Program offered by the School of Policy Studies and the Faculty of Law at Queens University. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate an interest in health law and policy. Selection will be made in consultation with the Manager of Records and Registration of the Faculty of Law. Applicants should submit a bursary application along with a letter outlining the above to the Associate University Registrar (Student Awards).
Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP Bursary
Established by Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP, and awarded to students in any year in the Faculty of Law on the basis of financial need.
Roy Heenan Award in Industrial Relations
Established in October 2005 by the Industrial Relations Centre in honour of Roy Heenan to recognize the contributions he has made for many years by volunteering his time to the Centre. Awarded on the basis of financial need and academic achievement to full-time first year student(s) in the MIR/LL.B Co-operative Combined Degree program in Industrial Relations
Horace's Father Bursary
Established in October 2011 in honour of the father of the Roman poet Quintus Horatius Flaccus, known in the English-speaking world as Horace. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to students who are Canadian citizens in any year of the J.D. program at Queen’s Faculty of Law.
Denny Hunter Pollock Bursary
Established in March 1995 by Denny Hunter Pollock, LL.B. 1995, and awarded on the basis of financial need to a student enrolled in any year of the Faculty of Law who is a sole support parent of at least one child under the age of thirteen.
Law '65 Bursary
Established by the class of Law '65 and awarded on the basis of financial need to a student in any year of the Faculty of Law who is a resident of Ontario.
Law '76 Bursary
Established by the class of Law '76 and awarded on the basis of financial need to a student in any year of the Faculty of Law who is a resident of Ontario.
Law '77 Award
Established in December 2003 by members of the Class of Law '77 and awarded on the basis of financial need and academic achievement to a student in the first or second year of studies in the Faculty of Law. Students must also demonstrate involvement in student activities, contribution to the Faculty, University and/or the wider community.
Law '84 Bursary
Established in November 2009 by members of the class of Law 1984 and awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to students in any year of the Faculty of Law.
Law '97 Bursary
Established by members of the class of Law 1997 and awarded on the basis of financial need to students in any year of the Faculty of Law who demonstrate participation in extra-curricular activities such as, but not limited to, intramurals, Law Revue and Law Games.
Law Society Foundation Bursary Fund
A sum of money is available for distribution each year to law students as bursary assistance, and is awarded on the basis of need. The money is contributed by members of the Law Society of Upper Canada to assist law students in the Province of Ontario.
Law Students' Society Community Bursary
Established by the Law Students' Society and awarded to a law student(s) on the basis of financial need who has demonstrated a contribution to the law school, university, or wider community and/or overcome obstacles and disadvantage in pursuing a legal education. Applicants should submit a bursary application along with a letter outlining the above to the Associate University Registrar (Student Awards).
Law ThankQ Bursary
Established in October 2005 by the Class of Law 2003 with additional contributions from the Class of Law 2004 and 2005 and awarded on the basis of financial need to a student in any year of studies in the Faculty of Law at Queen's University.
Mitchell Bursary
Established in September 2007 from the estate of Eileen Mitchell Thomas, QC, B.A. 1937, and awarded on the basis of financial need to a student in the Faculty of Law. Preference will be given to a female student. Preference will be given to a student whose address on admission to Queen's University was Northern Ontario (including the City of Ottawa).
Mary Alice Murray Memorial Bursary
The Mary Alice Murray Memorial Bursary Fund was established by friends, associates and Queen's Law School alumni, to honour Miss Mary Alice Murray (Law '60). The fund provides a sum of money for annual distribution to J.D. students, to be awarded based upon an assessment of financial need.
Nathens Siegel Award
Established in October 2002 by Brahm D. Siegel, LL.B. '93, and awarded on the basis of financial need and academic achievement to a student from the Province of Quebec registered in the Faculty of Law. Preference will be given to a student in first year in the Faculty of Law.
Alf Peneycad Bursary
Established in April 2006 to honour Alf Peneycad, Law 1970, named the National Post - ZSA 2005 Canadian General Counsel of the Year, and awarded on the basis of financial need to full-time second or third year students enrolled in the Faculty of Law.
Plumley Family Award in Law
Established by Kent Plumley, B.Sc. (Chem. Eng.) 1960, LL.B. 1963, and Sandra (Macdonald) Plumley, B.A. 1966, and awarded on the basis of financial need to a student in any year of the Faculty of Law.
Queen's Law Alumni Bursary
Established by the Faculty of Law from donations by alumni, law firms and corporations, and awarded on the basis of financial need to students registered in any year in the Faculty of Law.
Res Ipsa Loquitur Bursary
Established in October 2002 by Professor Jim MacIntyre, a Queen's faculty member from 1959 to 1964, to honour the remembrance of the Res Ipsa Loquitur Boardinghouse which played a significant role in the lives of many law students and faculty members during the 1960's. Awarded on the basis of financial need to students in any year of the Faculty of Law.
David Warren Rutherford Bursary
Established by the family of the late David Warren Rutherford (Law '81), awarded annually to a third year law student on the basis of academic standing and financial need.
Samuel Springer Scholarship
Awards are made annually to a second year law student of high academic standing, who is a resident of Canada and who has shown financial need.
Douglas Traill Memorial Bursary
Established by the class of Law '76 in memory of the late Douglas Melvin Traill, B.A. '73 (UBC), LL.B. '76, awarded on the basis of financial need.
H. Reginald Watson Award
Established in October 2005 by the founding members of V-CC, a Research and Development company, in honour of H. Reginald Watson, LL.B 1981. Awarded to a student in the Faculty of Law on the basis of financial need and demonstrated interest and commitment to community service.