The Hon Grant D. Burnyeat, KC Award in Law

For students enrolled in the first year of the J.D. program at UBC's Peter A. Allard School of Law who have demonstrated academic merit, shown significant leadership skills, and faced financial challenges that would prevent pursuit of their legal education.

Awards valued at the cost of tuition are offered annually by Hon. Grant D. Burnyeat, KC, Law Class of 1973. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law.

Apply through the entrance student awards application.

Mr. Burnyeat has long been committed to UBC and the Faculty of Law, including service as President of the AMS and the Alumni Association, as a member of the UBC Senate, and through support for the Rise Women's Legal Centre and the Indigenous Community Legal Clinic.