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Full-time undergraduate students in the Faculty of Law, Civil Law Section, at the University of Ottawa who have demonstrated a commitment to human rights through personal, academic, and/or social achievements, and who demonstrate financial need, may apply. Open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, persons with protected or refugee status, and international students.
The scholarship is valued at $1,000.
Apply via uoZone by November 3.
The Honourable Martin Cauchon Human Rights Scholarship recognizes Civil Law undergraduates with a demonstrated commitment to human rights.
The Honourable Martin Cauchon Human Rights Scholarship awards $1,000.
November 3, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: Canada; Undergraduate; University of Ottawa Faculty of Law Civil Law Section; Financial need. 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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