Following the Annual General Meeting in 2016, the Canadian Association for the Practical Study
of Law in Education (“CAPSLE”) established a bursary to provide financial assistance to students
entering post-secondary Education and/or Law programs. One $1,000 bursary is available for the
2022/2023 academic year (the “Bursary”) on the terms set out below.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
The following are the eligibility criteria for the Bursary:
(a) The applicant must have been accepted to a Canadian university program in a
recognized Faculty of Education and/or Faculty of Law in the 2022/23 academic
year;
(b) Priority will be given to applicants who identify as a member of a group that is
under-represented in Education and/or Law.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
1. The applicant must provide the following documents in support of a Bursary application:
• Documentary proof that the applicant is accepted to a program at a recognized Faculty
of Education and/or Law at a Canadian university, or will be continuing in such
program, in the 2022/2023 academic year;
• A short essay, up to 500 words, describing how the applicant meets the eligibility
criteria and why the applicant is studying Education and/or Law, including thoughtful
commentary on the nexus between Education and Law; and
• Professionally formatted resume, including leadership experience applicable to
intended area(s) of study.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all documents are consolidated into a single
PDF file and e-mailed to info@capsle.ca no later than June 30, 2022.
2. CAPSLE’s Board of Directors, or a committee thereof, will evaluate the applications and
select an applicant that best meets the eligibility criteria and terms of the Bursary.
3. The successful applicant will be advised of the CAPSLE Board’s decision with respect to
the Bursary by no later than September 30, 2022.
4. The successful applicant will be provided with the Bursary funds on a date between
September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2022, conditional upon providing proof of tuition
paid equal to or greater than $1,000 by no later than December 31, 2022. The successful
applicant agrees to return the Bursary funds to CAPSLE if the applicant discontinues the
intended course of study for any reason during the 2022/23 academic year.
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5. By submitting an application, an applicant agrees to the terms of the Bursary, and consents
to:
(a) publication of his/her name and essay, or portions thereof, in CAPSLE publications,
including CAPSLE’s website; and
(b) receive information related to CAPSLE electronically, which consent may be
withdrawn at any time by contacting info@capsle.ca
