Canon Collins Trust Leigh Day LLB Scholarship for African Students 2022

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 2022) 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.

About Canon Collins

The Educational Trust for southern Africa was founded in 1981 by the British Defence and Aid Fund for Southern Africa (BDAF), principally by Ethel de Keyser, director of BDAF and Canon John Collins, the founder of BDAF. After the passing of Canon Collins, the Trust was renamed the Canon Collins Educational Trust for southern Africa.

Canon Collins Trust Leigh Day LLB Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Canon Collins Trust Leigh Day LLB Scholarship

• 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.

Requirements for Canon Collins Trust Leigh Day LLB Scholarship Qualification

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.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details,visit Canon Collins Trust website