Stypendium Prawnicze Waltera K. Mis

Walter K. Mis Law Scholarship

Supporting future legal professionals of Polish heritage

O Stypendium

About the Scholarship

The Walter K. Mis Law Scholarship supports students of Polish descent pursuing a Juris Doctor (JD) degree at Alberta universities. This scholarship recognizes the importance of Polish-Canadian representation in the legal profession.

One scholarship of $3,000 is awarded annually to a law student who demonstrates academic excellence, community involvement, and a connection to Polish heritage.

Unlike the Hedinger Family Scholarship, the Mis Law Scholarship does not require a financial need statement, focusing instead on academic achievement and community contribution.

Award Amount

$3,000

1 scholarship annually

Application Deadline

November 1st

Decision Announced

December 1st

Eligibility

2nd/3rd Year JD Student

Wymagania

Eligibility Requirements

Academic Standing

  • 2nd or 3rd year JD program student
  • Enrolled at University of Alberta or University of Calgary Faculty of Law
  • Strong academic record

Heritage Connection

  • Of Polish descent, OR
  • Active volunteer in Canada's Polish community
  • Canadian citizen or permanent resident

Community Involvement

  • Charitable activities and volunteer involvement
  • Interest in using legal education to benefit the community
  • No financial need statement required for this scholarship

Wymagane Dokumenty

Required Documents

Photo ID

Government-issued identification

Enrollment Confirmation

Current JD program enrollment

Official Transcripts

Academic record from your law school

Cover Letter

Introducing yourself and your legal career goals

CV/Resume

Academic, legal, and extracurricular activities

Two References

Academic and employment/volunteer references

Note: Unlike the Hedinger Family Scholarship, the Mis Law Scholarship does not require a Financial Need Statement.

Glosy Stypendystow

From Our Recipients

“The Walter K. Mis Law Scholarship has been instrumental in my journey through law school. I hope to one day use my legal education to give back to the Polish-Canadian community that has supported me.”

Sophie Wisniewska

Mis Law Scholarship Recipient (2024)

Ready to Apply?

Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year are now open. Deadline: November 1, 2026.