Applications are currently being accepted for the Canon Collins Trust Leigh Day LLB Scholarship 2027 in South Africa. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Canon Collins Trust Leigh Day LLB Scholarship
Leigh Day LLB funding supports 2nd and 3rd year LLB students at the University of Fort Hare and the University of the Western Cape, providing R40,000 per academic year for up to two years to help cover fees, accommodation, books and study-related costs. The Leigh Day LLB award prohibits the use of AI in application materials and requires original applicant work.The scholarship is administered by Canon Collins Trust and generously supported by Leigh Day & Co, a London law firm specialising in personal injury and human rights law. Canon Collins expects scholarship holders to participate in an annual conference and other network activities during their award period.
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.
- We 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.
Canon Collins Trust Leigh Day LLB Scholarship Requirements
- 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
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
30 September, 2026
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