Application Deadline: 2 September 2025 at 17:00 (South African time).
Applications are now open for the 2025 Canon Collins Trust 2025 Leigh Day LLB scholarship. Canon Collins Trust invites applications from current 2nd and 3rd year students (going into their 3rd and 4th year in 2026) 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 2026 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.
Eligibility Requirements
To apply for this scholarship you must be:
- a national 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, completing their LLB coursework no later than December 2027
Benefits
- Awards will be R40,000 per academic year. Funding will be provided for up to a maximum of two years. The program support both full and part-time study and will consider applications from those who wish to study by distance learning.
- The organizers 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.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Canon Collins Trust 2025 Leigh Day LLB scholarship
