Leigh Day LLB Scholarship 2024-2025 at University of Fort Hare & University of the Western Cape: (Deadline: 16 September, 2024)
Applications are open for the Leigh Day LLB Scholarship 2024-2025 at University of Fort Hare and the University of the Western Cape. Law and human rights have long been within Canon Collins Trust priority areas for awarding scholarships. By investing in future members of South Africa’s legal profession they hope to support a new generation of leaders to develop legal systems which are just and equitable. This scholarship is generously supported by Leigh Day & Co, a London law firm specialising in personal injury and human rights law.
Canon Collins Trust invites applications from current 2nd and 3rd year students (going into their 3rd and 4th year in 2025) studying for an LLB at the University of Fort Hare and the University of the Western Cape. They will provide funding for maximum of two years.
Scholarship
- Awards will be R40,000 per academic year. Funding will be provided for up to a maximum of two years. They support both full and part-time study and will consider applications from those who wish to study by distance learning.
- They also organise an annual conference for current scholars and hold several smaller events throughout the year. Scholarship holders are expected to participate in these activities and to become part of and contribute to their network.
Eligibility
To apply for this scholarship, you must be:
- A current second or third year LLB student at the University of Fort Hare or the University of the Western Cape.
- A national of, or have refugee status in, one of the following countries: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
- In possession of a strong academic record and extra-curricular involvement.
- A 2nd or 3rd year undergraduate of Law student at the University of Fort Hare or the University of the Western Cape.
Deadline: 16 September, 2024
Application
The deadline for applications is September 16, 2024 at 3pm GMT. Late applications will not be considered.
For more information, visit Leigh Day LLB Scholarship.
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