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Canon Collins Leigh Day LLB scholarship 2024

George 2 weeks ago 2 min read

Applications for the Canon Collins Leigh Day LLB scholarship 2024 is open. 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 a 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.

About Canon Collins Educational Trust

Higher education is transformative for society and Southern Africa’s development depends on strong leadership in key fields. Yet while the benefits of higher education continue to rise, the costs of being left behind are also growing. The underfunding of postgraduate studies has become a looming crisis and a major impediment to transformation. This is why we have supported over 4,000 individuals whose education addresses some of the most pressing issues in contemporary southern African society

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 organize 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 Qualification

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.

How to Apply

click Here to apply! Late applications will not be considered.

Please do not email us to ask about the outcome of your application. All notifications will be by email so please make sure you provide an accurate email address.