SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS

An important aspect of Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP’s community outreach program is our emphasis on doing what we can to contribute towards education. We award a number of scholarships to students at various BC universities. These scholarships are awarded not just for academic excellence, but also to students who demonstrate a strong sense of community involvement. It’s our way of rewarding and mentoring the business leaders of the future. Find out more about our scholarships below.

PETER A. ALLARD SCHOOL OF LAW (UBC)

The William M. Holburn, K.C. Award
An award is offered in memory of our founding Partner, William M. Holburn, K.C. The scholarship is awarded to a student entering the J.D. program who demonstrates academic excellence.

The Stuart Lang Award
A $5,000 award is in honour of our retired founding Partner, Stuart Lang. It is offered to outstanding students entering the J.D. Program who have an interest in business, with preference given to students with an interest in health law.

The Kenneth H. Crook Memorial Scholarship in Law
A $2,500 scholarship is offered by Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP in memory of their esteemed colleague and friend Kenneth H. Crook. Ken’s commitment to excellence in his practice and his display of courage and compassion throughout life’s challenges were an inspiration to all those who knew him. The award is made to a student entering the second year of the J.D. program with high academic standing.

The Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP Prize in Torts
A $1,000 scholarship is awarded on the recommendation of the Faculty of Law to a student who achieves high standing in first year torts.

The Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP Scholarship in memory of Ernie Alexander, Q.C.
This $1,000 award is given to a student completing second year law, with high academic standing, who is in financial need and who demonstrates, by his or her involvement in student or community affairs, a concern for others.

UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA FACULTY OF LAW

The Kenneth H. Crook Memorial Scholarship in Law
(As per above.)

The Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP Entrance Scholarship in Law
The firm provides one or more entrance scholarships totalling $2,500 to a student or students entering the Faculty of Law. Awards are made upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

The Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP Scholarship
The firm provides a $1,000 scholarship to a student completing the second year of the J.D. program who has achieved high academic standing and who has demonstrated the qualities required for the practice of law.

THOMPSON RIVERS UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF LAW

The Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP Scholarship
A $3,000 scholarship awarded annually upon recommendation of the Faculty of Law to a first year student who demonstrates overall academic achievement and has demonstrated professionalism and community involvement.

VARIOUS UNIVERSITIES

Alexander Holburn is proud to partner with BC Soccer’s Scholarship program by sponsoring the Alexander Holburn Scholarship. Through this program, we help further the education of players and referees wishing to proceed to post-secondary education, who might otherwise not have had the chance to do so.

AVIATION STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

The Ernie Alexander Memorial Aviation Scholarship
In memory of the late Ernie Alexander, Q.C. and for his contributions to aviation in British Columbia, we are pleased to offer a $2,000 scholarship in his name. One of the founding partners of Alexander Holburn, Ernie was a talented trial lawyer, legendary pilot and valued educator who had a reputation as a charming individual. This award will be presented to an Aviation or Aerospace student who demonstrates achievement in his or her community and excels academically.