August 1, 2026
Michael McKiernan Justice Award
Direct application
Amount varies
Eligibility
Demographics
American Indian or Alaska Native
Field of study
Criminal Justice Protective
Level of study
Undergraduate
About this scholarship
Michael McKiernan Justice Award — one of the awards funded by Michael McKiernan for Indigenous students, administered through Indspire's Building Brighter Futures Bursaries & Scholarships portal.
Award amounts vary by sponsoring fund and are not published as a fixed figure on the Indspire listing.
Apply once through Indspire's Building Brighter Futures portal. One complete application is considered for every applicable bursary and scholarship. Consideration rounds close August 1, November 1, and February 1 at 11:59 p.m. EST each academic year; a complete application carries forward across rounds until February 1.
Essay questions
What else to submit
- Proof of First Nations, Inuit, or Métis identity
- Proof of Canadian citizenship
- Proof of enrollment or acceptance
- Financial need documentation
- Proof of First Nations, Inuit, or Métis identity
- Proof of Canadian citizenship
- Proof of enrollment / acceptance
- Financial need documentation via Indspire application
- Submit one complete Building Brighter Futures application through Indspire; it is considered for applicable bursaries and scholarships.