Canon Collins 2024 Leigh Day LLB scholarship at University of Fort Hare and the University of the Western Cape

Published: 13 Sep 2023

Canon Collins Trust invites applications from current 2nd and 3rd year students (going into their 3rd and 4th year in 2024) studying for an LLB at the University of Fort Hare and the University of the Western Cape. We will provide funding for maximum of two years. Awards in 2024 will be R40,000, per academic year. This will be paid into your student account, so initially it will go towards the cost of your fees, and any remaining funds can be used for accommodation, books, or other purposes relevant to your studies.

Canon Collins Leigh Day LLB scholarship

Application Deadline	October 9, 2023
Country to study	South Africa
School to study	University of Fort Hare, University of the Western Cape
Type	Postgraduate
Sponsor	Canon Collins Educational Trust
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of Canon Collins Leigh Day LLB scholarship

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.

We 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 our network.

Requirements for Canon Collins Leigh Day LLB scholarship

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.

Please apply only if you are eligible and meet ALL of the above criteria.

Application Deadline

October 9, 2023

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Canon Collins Educational Trust on www.gapgrants.com to apply