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The Dentons-CAUFP Scholarship
The Dentons–CAUFP Scholarship is a $5,000 renewable award designed to support first-year law students attending Canadian law schools who demonstrate academic excellence and a strong commitment to the Black community.
Backed by Dentons Canada LLP, one of the world’s largest law firms, and the Canadian Association of Urban Financial Professionals (CAUFP), this scholarship provides more than financial support — it offers access to mentorship, professional networks, and long-term career development opportunities.
Scholarship Value
- $5,000 CAD per year
- Renewable for up to three years, reflecting the duration of the Juris Doctor (JD) program
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Identify as Black
- Be a first-year law student at a Canadian law school
- Demonstrate academic excellence
- Show a strong record of community involvement, particularly in support of the Black community
- Have an interest in business law
Applications Open: March 2nd, 2026
Application Deadline: April 27th, 2026
The Paget Warner Scholarship
Honouring a Legacy. Empowering the Future.
Purpose of the Scholarship
The Paget Warner Scholarship honours the life, leadership, and legacy of Paget Warner, the visionary founder of the Canadian Association of Urban Financial Professionals (CAUFP). As a trailblazer dedicated to economic empowerment and community upliftment, Paget Warner’s impact lives on through this scholarship, which seeks to promote and celebrate multi-generational Black excellence in business.
Each year, one Black undergraduate student in Canada pursuing a business career will be awarded funds to support their academic journey and long-term goals. This year, the Canadian Association of Urban Financial Professionals (CAUFP) will provide $2,000 to the winning applicant.
How to Apply
To apply for the Paget Warner Scholarship, applicants must:
Complete the official application form
Upload your most recent undergraduate transcript
Upload your resume
Respond to all required application questions
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
Identify as Black and reside in Canada
Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a Canadian post-secondary institution
Demonstrate strong academic performance and a clear interest in pursuing a career in business
Show active involvement in the Black community and leadership potential
Demonstrate financial need
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who is eligible to apply for the Paget Warner Scholarship?
Applicants must be Black students currently enrolled at a Canadian post-secondary institution and pursuing a career in business.
What documents are required for the application?
Completed application form
Most recent undergraduate transcript
Responses to all required questions
(Optional) Additional documentation to strengthen your application
When is the deadline to apply?
November 7, 2025
How will I be notified if I am selected?
Applicants will be contacted via email once the selection process is complete. Please ensure your contact details are accurate.
Who can I contact for more information?
Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions or concerns.
The Black Business Scholarship
The Black Business Scholarship is designed to support a Black student who is passionate about pursuing a business career, has demonstrated academic excellence, and has been actively involved in the Black community. This scholarship will provide a financial grant to one student currently enrolled in Grade 11 or Grade 12 at a Canadian secondary institution. The aim of the scholarship is to reduce the financial barriers students face as they pursue higher education and help them take the next step toward a successful career in business.
What does the scholarship cover: The scholarship amount is $1,000. The financial support the scholarship provides can be used for educational expenses such as tuition (if applicable), textbooks, school supplies, or other academic costs and it serves as a tangible resource to help students continue their studies and achieve their business career goals.
How to Apply:
- Complete the application form
- Submit your most recent high school transcript
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be a Black student currently enrolled in Grade 11 or Grade 12 at a Canadian secondary institution.
- Demonstrated commitment to the Black community, through activities such as volunteering, leadership roles, or participation in community initiatives.
- Must have academic excellence, reflected in their transcript and academic record.
- Clear interest in pursuing a business career, with a strong desire and vision to succeed.
Deadline: November 5, 2025
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Who is eligible to apply for the Black Business Scholarship?
- Applicants must be Black students currently enrolled in grade 11 or 12 of a Canadian high school. Applicants must also plan to pursue higher education in a business-related career path.
- What documents are required for the application?
- Completed application form and responses to the required questions
- Current high school transcript
- Any additional documentation that enhances their application
- How will I be notified if I am selected?
- Applicants will be notified via email once the selection process is complete. Be sure to check your inbox regularly for updates.
- Who can I contact if I have additional questions?
- Please reach out to [email protected] for all inquiries
- Can I apply if I plan to pursue a non-business career?
- This scholarship was designed to help a young black student pursue a career within business.
Meet Our Recent Scholarship Winners
Congratulations to Justice McKenzie, the 2025 recipient of the Dentons-CAUFP Scholarship.
Justice McKenzie is an incoming second-year law student at Western University and a current summer law student at Enbridge Gas. He is passionate about supporting the Black community: He founded a Black pre-law society during his undergraduate studies at the University of Waterloo and now works closely with the Black Law Students’ Association at Western Law, mentoring aspiring students and promoting equitable access to legal education. Justice also has a strong interest in technology and entrepreneurship. During undergrad, he launched a small business building and selling custom desktop computers. The success of this venture allowed him to independently fund his tuition and sparked a lasting passion for business strategy and growth. These experiences shaped his long-term goal of practicing corporate law in private practice, where he hopes to support founders, startups, and growing companies through legal challenges and commercial opportunities.
Congratulations to Nahomy Milembaname, the 2024 recipient of the Paget Warner Scholarship.
Nahomy is a driven entrepreneur and a fourth-year Commerce student at Nipissing University. With a specialized background in supply chain management, she makes the most out of every opportunity presented to her. Her passion for business and community service positions her as a natural leader and advocate for lifelong learning, believing that every challenge and opportunity should be approached with excellence and care. As the founder and CEO of Shouts Naturals, a hair care brand offering organic, non-toxic solutions for curly and kinky-textured hair, Nahomy has grown her business by formulating and selling products online. Her entrepreneurial journey has been recognized with features in Elle Canada Magazine and CTV Ottawa.
In addition to her business accomplishments, Nahomy is a committed community leader and volunteer. She received the 2024 Yolande Davidson Scholarship, an award that honors a student who stands out in leadership and community service. Nahomy devotes her time to her local church, Throne of Jesus Christ, and the Black community, mentoring youth, supporting outreach programs, and offering translation services. She’s also a sponsor of the Villages of Hope Africa charity, which provides hope and assistance to children across Africa. Through her volunteer work, Nahomy fosters a sense of unity and support, earning her respect and admiration.
Congratulations to Kewe Ewebiyi, the 2024 recipient of the Paget Warner Scholarship.
Keye Ewebiyi is a passionate finance professional with a diverse background spanning global treasury management, capital markets, financial reporting, and strategic finance. Since relocating to Canada two years ago, he has worked with leading firms in the not-for-profit, real estate, and financial services sectors. He recently completed a summer internship at Canaccord Genuity Corp as a Capital Markets Analyst. Prior to moving to Canada, he worked for over six years as a Fixed Income and Currency Trader, covering emerging markets in Africa. Keye holds a Bachelor of Accounting from Oxford Brookes University, United Kingdom, and a Bachelor of Economics from Lagos State University, Nigeria. He is also a Chartered Accountant with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and holds the Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) designation. He is currently pursuing his MBA at the Schulich School of Business, York University.
Keye has a long-standing commitment to community service, volunteering with the Red Cross Society and Action Aid International, and continues to support local charities in the Greater Toronto Area. While at the Lagos State University, he served as the General Secretary of the Students Union and later as the National Coordinator of the youth arm of ActionAid Nigeria, Activista Nigeria, a network of young people passionate about Nigeria. He has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative’s Governance Ambassador Award, the Lagos State University Scholarship Award, the Gani Fawehinmi Scholarship Award, the Schulich School of Business Dean’s Entrance Award, and the Canaccord Genuity Award of Excellence. Since beginning his MBA at Schulich last year, Keye has taken on leadership roles, including serving as a Graduate Student Ambassador and spearheading efforts to revive the Schulich Black Graduate Business Network (BGBN), where he now serves as Co-President. The BGBN is a network of over 60 African and Afro-Caribbean graduate students at Schulich School of Business, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for Black students to thrive in both their academic and professional journeys.
Congratulations to Divine Tatchinda, the 2023-2024 recipient of the Dentons Canadian Association of Urban Financial Professionals Scholarship.
Divine is a first-year student in the Bachelor of Civil Law and Juris Doctor program at McGill University. As a co-founder and active participant in multiple social initiatives, he leverages his expertise in economics and business, along with his legal acumen, to develop innovative solutions and opportunities that benefit his community.
Divine’s passion for giving back to his community is evident in the summer he spent at Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP, advising organizations on increasing Black participation within the legal sector. Remarkably, Divine holds a versatile resume with experience in accounting, corporate finance, and personal banking given his previous work at Desjardins, IvyLine Capital Group and PwC. He currently works as a Legal Intern at PSP Investments. As an active law student at McGill, Divine previously worked as the VP of Finance at McGill’s Black Students’ Network and as a Campus Ambassador for ICON Talent Partners – an organization that connects diverse talent with top firms. As Divine continues to ascend in his career, we look forward to seeing his success as a transformational leader and outstanding example for other Black professionals.
First announced at the 2021 CAUFP No Boundaries Youth Summit, the Dentons-CAUFP Scholarship awards a CA$5,000 renewable scholarship to a first-year law student at a Canadian law school who has an interest in business law, and has demonstrated a commitment to both the Black community and academic excellence.
The continued success of the Dentons-CAUFP Scholarship is made possible thanks to the support of Dentons Canada Black Professionals Network and Belonging Council. A special thanks goes out to Claire Browne and Raphael Eghan for their ongoing support in making this Scholarship a success!
Meet Zainab C. Williams, CFP®, the 2024 Meridian Credit Union Financial Confidence Scholarship Awardee!
Founder & CEO of FundEvolve Inc., Zainab is revolutionising the financial landscape for women. From climbing the corporate ladder to founding her own ventures, she’s a true inspiration!
Zainab graduated with Honours from York University. She is a highly accomplished professional with a diverse background in finance and entrepreneurship. She began her career at CROSSMARK, swiftly advancing to roles of increasing responsibility. Transitioning to Ford Credit Company, she excelled as a Credit Analyst, managing substantial credit portfolios. Zainab’s commitment to financial literacy led her to earn designations such as the Certified Financial Planner.
With a passion for empowering women financially, Zainab founded Elleverity Wealth Management and FundEvolve. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by underserved communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, she built FundEvolve and is preparing to launch the platform to provide hands-on financial planning. Through her businesses, Zainab aims to enable women to achieve financial independence and security on their own terms.