Empowering Canadian Students Through Human Rights Advocacy
The Katrina Sriranpong Bursary
The Katrina Sriranpong Bursary was created to support students across Canada who face financial challenges yet remain committed to advocating for human rights. Founded in 2025 by refugee lawyer and philanthropist Katrina Sriranpong, this $1,000 bursary provides meaningful assistance to help students focus on their education, pursue their passions, and create lasting change in their communities.
$1,000
Bursary award
July 1, 2026
Application deadline (now closed)
Canada-wide
Eligible institutions
All majors
Fields of study
The Katrina Sriranpong Bursary
Supporting Canadian students in need who are driven to advance human rights.
The Katrina Sriranpong Bursary is available for students who demonstrate financial need and a commitment to human rights. Sriranpong understands the unique challenges faced by law students, from rigorous academic demands to significant financial pressures. In 2025, she established the bursary to help ease financial burdens, empowering students to pursue their legal education and achieve their academic goals with confidence.
Available to students from all majors across Canada, the bursary strives to ensure equal opportunities for every student regardless of background. It aims to support resilient and passionate students who want to make the world a better place through social and legal advocacy.
About the Bursary
Founded in 2025 to assist students across Canada who demonstrate both financial need and a dedication to human rights, helping recipients focus on their studies and contribute meaningfully to their communities.
Who Can Apply
Students attending eligible Canadian post-secondary institutions. Whether pursuing law, social sciences, or any other field, candidates must show a clear commitment to human rights and resilience in the face of challenges.
Award Details
One deserving student will receive a $1,000 bursary to help cover educational expenses for the 2026–27 school year, relieving some of the financial pressure of higher education.
Where, after all, do universal human rights begin? In small places, close to home.
The Katrina Sriranpong Bursary Background
A lifelong advocate for justice, equality, and giving back.
Katrina Sriranpong is a refugee lawyer and dedicated philanthropist whose commitment to creating a better world for future generations is reflected in her ongoing support of charities and non-profit organizations. She contributes both her time and resources to initiatives in Canada and internationally, focusing on critical issues such as combating human trafficking, particularly involving children, and supporting refugees from conflict regions.
Born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, with family roots in Thailand, Sriranpong is the proud mother of two. She enjoys traveling with her family, exploring the scenic trails of North Vancouver, and advocating for marginalized communities around the world.
“When I graduated from grade 12, I was awarded with multiple bursaries which totaled approximately $5,000. This changed my life and financially allowed me to attend the University of British Columbia. My parents had three jobs each and were extremely hard working, but the financial pressure of university tuition was stressful for our family. I am now in a position to give back and help young students in a similar situation.”— Katrina Sriranpong
Peace does not just mean putting an end to violence or war, but to all other factors that threaten peace, such as discrimination, such as inequality, poverty.
How to Apply for the Katrina Sriranpong Bursary
Everything you need to know about eligibility, the essay requirements, and the application deadline is below. When you’re ready, scroll down to submit your bursary application.
- Award
- $1,000 bursary
- Deadline
- July 1, 2026
- Essay
- 500–1,000 words
- Eligibility
- Canadian post-secondary students, all majors
Bursary Award Amount+
Bursary Award Amount: $1,000 to support your educational journey.
Bursary Deadline+
The application deadline was July 1, 2026. This cycle is now closed — check back for winners and the next round.
Application Requirements and Process+
Write a 500 to 1000-word essay and include the following in your submission:
- Explain your need for financial support.
- Describe a time when you advocated for human rights.
- What challenges did you encounter, and what did you learn about the role of a human rights advocate?
- What are your accomplishments?
- What are your future aspirations?
Your essay should articulate how you are committed to human rights.
Please also provide any documents to support your claim for financial need as well as an admission decision letter (when available) from an eligible Canadian post-secondary institution showing acceptance for the 2026-27 school year.
It means a great deal to those who are oppressed to know that they are not alone. Never let anyone tell you that what you are doing is insignificant.
Apply for the Katrina Sriranpong Bursary
The July 1, 2026 deadline for the $1,000 award has passed and applications are now closed. Check back for winners and the next round.
Applications are now closed
The July 1, 2026 application deadline has passed and this award cycle is closed. Winners and details for the next round will be announced on this page, so please check back.