On this page you will find details about WGCC's Scholarship, including an Update from the President, an Overview of the Scholarship (including application instructions), and Essay Topics.
September 17, 2019
Dear WGCC Members,
Following our March 2019 announcement, we are pleased to announce that we are now offering a Women General Counsel Canada scholarship of $2,000.00 to current Canadian law students in second year of a JD or LLB program.
Through the establishment of this scholarship we are proud to be able to continue our mission of supporting future lawyers by extending financial support to legal students who share our passion for the empowerment of women in the law.
We look forward to announcing the recipient of this scholarship in January 2020!
Sincerely,
Elspeth Hagan
President, WGCC
Name: |
Women General Counsel Canada (WGCC) Scholarship |
Type: |
Students enrolled in an LLB or JD program at a Canadian university |
Year |
Entering or in 2nd year |
Amount: |
$2,000 |
Program Load: |
Full-Time |
General Information: |
1 award of $2,000 Applicants must:
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Applying for the Scholarship: |
An applicant can apply for the scholarship by:
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Deadline: |
October 15 at 5 p.m. EST |
Email Address for Submission: |
info@womengc.ca attention: President of WGCC |
Award Announcement Date: |
Annually at WGCC AGM |
Scholarship Paid Out: |
January 31 |
About the Donor |
Women General Counsel Canada (WGCC) is a grassroots organization dedicated to supporting women lawyers in general counsel and executive legal leadership positions. WGCC’s mission is threefold: we seek to connect women in-house counsels through social events, to help facilitate networking and building support systems; we organize professional development workshops and panels, to promote skill development and create a space for in-house counsels to confidentially ask questions and share experiences; and we provide support to female-oriented organizations in the community through our philanthropic efforts. WGCC currently has over 350 members across Canada, with active chapters in Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic Canada, and British Columbia. |