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Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons who are Ontario residents and demonstrate financial need may be considered. Preference goes to students involved in Nigerian and/or Nigerian-Canadian communities or fluent in a Nigerian language. An Osgoode JD student is selected in odd years.
The award amount varies. Apply through the Osgoode bursary application. Applicants submit a one-page statement outlining Nigerian community involvement and/or fluency in Igbo, Yoruba, Hausa, or another Nigerian language.
Chief Emmanuel Mbulu, who attended York as an international student from Nigeria while supporting his family overseas, established the award. He is a businessman and community leader in Toronto and Nigeria.
The Chief Emmanuel Mbulu Family Award awards Amount varies.
The deadline is September 21, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: Canada; Doctorate; Osgoode Hall Law School; Ontario. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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