Applications for the Society of Ontario Adjudicators and Regulators/Ron Ellis annual academic scholarship are now open.

To promote interest in and recognize dedication to the principles of administrative law, SOAR will award $5,000 in scholarship money to one (in exceptional circumstances, two)  upper level (L2 or L3) student(s) who demonstrates a commitment to the administrative justice system.  Students must show, in a written essay, how their studies have led them (or will lead them) to embrace the practice of administrative law. 

In its deliberations, SOAR will consider the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion in the legal profession.

Applications are accepted no later than July 31, 2025.  The award will be presented at SOAR’s annual general meeting (December 9, 2025).

Completed applications or related inquiries should be submitted electronically to: scholarship@soar.on.ca