Canon Collins Trust LLB Scholarships At University of Fort Hare 2020

University of Fort Hare is offering two Scholarships to individuals who are available for third and/or fourth year study in Law at the Institution.

Eligible Countries: South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Swaziland, Zambia.

Type: Masters, PhD

Number of Awards: Not specified

Value of Award: The African Union Commission will offer full scholarships to the successful African candidates.

Duration of Programme: Fulltime

There are TWO awards at the University of Fort Hare:

LLB Leigh Day Scholarship

Eligibility: To apply for this scholarship you must be:

• A current second or third year LLB student at the University of Fort Hare.
• Be a national of, or have refugee status in, one of the following countries: South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Swaziland, Zambia.
• Be normally resident in South Africa.
• In possession of good results for completed years of study, or be able to demonstrate improvement.

What they offer:

Awards will be R40,000 per academic year.  Funding will be provided for up to a maximum of two years. We support both full and part-time study and will consider applications from those who wish to study by distance learning

Joel Joffe LLB Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicants must be:

• A national of, and normally resident in, South Africa.
• In possession of a strong academic record and extra-curricular involvement.
• A current undergraduate 3rd year student of Law at the University of Fort Hare.

What we offer: The Joel Joffe scholarship includes:

• R40,000 towards the last year of your LLB study.
• A paid internship at Equal Education Law Centre or Legal Resources Centre after the completion of LLB study.
• An opportunity to enhance your academic and leadership skills through organised events.

How To Apply: 

You can apply for both scholarships if you meet the eligibility criteria for both scholarships.

• Please check this document for more information on the eligibility criteria for the Leigh Day Scholarship.
• Please check this document for more information on the eligibility criteria for the Joel Joffe Scholarship.

You can apply by sending your application form to scholarships@canoncollins.org.uk. Please download and save the copy of the application form on to your computer before you fill it in.

Visit The Official Website For More Information

Application Deadline:  5th October 2020