Joel Joffe LLB Scholarships 2025 at the University of Fort Hare and the University of the Western Cape for South African Students 

Applications are open for the Joel Joffe LLB scholarships 2025 at the University of Fort Hare and the University of the Western Cape for South African Students. Apply Below: 

When is the Application Deadline:

The application deadline for the Joel Joffe LLB scholarships 2025 at the University of Fort Hare and the University of the Western Cape for South African Students is 16 September 2024 at 3:00 pm GMT.

Tell Me About The Joel Joffe LLB Scholarships 2025:

These scholarships are offered in memory of Joel Joffe, who was Nelson Mandela’s lawyer in the 1963/4 Rivonia Trial. He played a crucial role in the struggle for democracy in South Africa. The Trust continues to build on its legacy, inspiring others to do as much as possible to realise human rights and reduce poverty.

Additionally, Canon Collins Trust invites applications from current 3rd year students (going into their 4th year in 2025) studying for an LLB at the University of the Western Cape or the University of Fort Hare. We will provide funding of R40,000 towards the last year of your LLB studies, an opportunity to enhance your academic and leadership skills through organised events and a paid internship at a public interest law firm for approximately five months after your graduation. Also, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to complete their internship at either the Equal Education Law Centre or the Legal Resources Centre.

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Which Fields are Eligible?

Law

Type:

Scholarship

Who can Apply For The Joel Joffe LLB Scholarships 2025?

Also, applicants must ensure they meet the following eligibility criteria:

• a national of, and normally resident in, South Africa
• in possession of a strong academic record and extra-curricular involvement
• a current undergraduate 3rd-year student of Law at the University of the Western Cape or the University of Fort Hare

Which Countries Are Eligible?

South Africa 

Where will the Award be Taken?

South Africa

How Many Awards?

Not specified

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What is the Benefit of the Award?

Additionally, applicants will benefit the following:

• R40,000 towards the last year of your LLB study
• a paid internship at the Equal Education Law Centre or Legal Resources Centre after the completion of the LLB study
• an opportunity to enhance your academic and leadership skills through organised events

The sponsors also support both full and part-time study and will consider applications from those who wish to study by distance learning.

How Long Will the Award Last?

Unspecified

How to Apply:

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