University of Pretoria 2023 Scholarship Program for African Students

Published: 20 Feb 2023

The Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria, South Africa, is calling for applications for the degree in Sexual & Reproductive Rights in Africa (SRRA) for the Class of 2023.

This scholarship is aimed at strengthening the Sexual and Reproductive Rights in Africa Programme of the Centre in ways that develop a distinct focus on interrogating culture and/or criminalisation as part of broader discourses on sexual and/ or reproductive rights in the African region. The scholarships are comprehensive, covering tuition fees, travel, living expenses and ancillary costs. 

University of Pretoria Scholarship Program

Benefits of University of Pretoria Scholarship Program

• Successful candidates will be expected to reside in Pretoria (South Africa) for the three-year period of the scholarship, and to contribute to the work of the Centre (for about 25 hours per week). The period of residence would ideally start in May 2023. 

Requirements for University of Pretoria Scholarship Program

• A Master’s Degree in law or humanities focusing on, or closely related to, the field of sexual and/or reproductive rights
• Excellent proficiency in both written and spoken English
• Excellent proficiency in academic research
• Demonstrable interest and expertise in sexual and reproductive rights
• Some familiarity with the African human rights system
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Application Documents

• Curriculum vitae; 
• Brief motivation for applying for the scholarship, referring to the ‘minimum requirements’ above; 
• Proposal of about 3 to 5 pages of the prospective LLD/DPhil research (succinctly setting out the research problem; the research question(s) to be addressed; the proposed research methods/ methodology; and demonstrating familiarity with the most salient literature); 
• A sample of writing by the candidate in the area of sexual and/or reproductive rights; and 
• Copies of relevant post-graduate degree(s) and related academic transcript(s). 

Application Deadline

How to Apply