Leigh Day LLB Scholarship at University of Fort Hare & the University of the Western Cape 2026

The Leigh Day LLB Scholarship funds LLB studies for students at the University of Fort Hare and the University of the Western Cape. It is awarded to current 2nd and 3rd year law students who will be in their 3rd or 4th year in 2026 and covers up to two years of study. The scholarship includes an annual grant and participation in a network of scholars and related activities including an annual conference.

Funding of up to R40,000 per year for up to two years; participation in the scholars' network and annual conference, with related events throughout the year.

Applicants must be nationals from Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Eswatini, Zambia or Zimbabwe and be a 2nd or 3rd year LLB student at the University of Fort Hare or the University of the Western Cape, completing their LLB coursework no later than December 2027.

Submit an application through the provided official channels; complete requirements as specified by Canon Collins Trust and the partner universities.