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Leigh Day LLB Scholarship 2025/2026 | Up to R40,000

Leigh Day LLB Scholarship 2025/2026 at University of Fort Hare & the University of the Western Cape (up to R40,000): Canon Collins Trust Calls for 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 for its 2025 Leigh Day LLB Scholarship Program. See Eligibility, Benefits, Requirements, Selection Process, How to Apply and other Information.

Applications for the Leigh Day LLB Scholarship 2025/2026 at University of Fort Hare & the University of the Western Cape are now open. 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.

Law and human rights have long been within Canon Collins Trust’s 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.

Scholarship Details and Worth

  • 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 our network.


Eligibility

Applicant 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.

How to Apply

  • Interested candidates who meet the criteria listed above should apply by clicking on the “Apply” button.

For more information, visit Leigh Day LLB Scholarship.
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