2026 University of Pretoria LLM Scholarship For Africans | Fully Funded
About this Scholarship
The University of Pretoria LLM Scholarship is a prestigious one-year intensive course for 25-30 exceptional individuals from African countries. The purpose of the scholarship is to support students pursuing a Master's Degree in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa at the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, South Africa. The field of study focuses on human rights and democratisation, and the scholarship aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to make a positive impact in their communities. The scholarship has a significant impact, as graduates become members of the HRDA Alumni Association, which has 537 members active in human rights work, from grassroots to international organisations.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
- ✓To be eligible, applicants must be from African countries, have a first degree in Law (LLB, licence en droit or licenciatura em direito) or an Honours degree relevant to human rights and democratisation, and be invited to apply for admission to study for the Master's Degree (LLM/MPhil) in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa. The selection criteria include demonstrated professional, academic, and personal interest in and commitment to human rights and democratisation in Africa, as well as an indication that the applicant would be likely to put the qualification to good use in their future career.
🎁 What You Get
- ★The scholarship is a fully-funded opportunity worth $15,000, covering at least tuition, accommodation, and official programme activities for successful candidates. The scholarship provides a unique opportunity for students to spend six months in Pretoria and six months at one of the 12 partner universities all over Africa, gaining valuable experience and networking opportunities.
📋 How to Apply
- 1To apply, applicants must be invited to apply for admission to study for the Master's Degree (LLM/MPhil) in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa. The application process involves submitting the required documents, including a first degree in Law (LLB, licence en droit or licenciatura em direito) or an Honours degree relevant to human rights and democratisation, and demonstrating a commitment to human rights and democratisation in Africa.
📁 Documents Needed
- 📄First degree in Law (LLB, licence en droit or licenciatura em direito) or an Honours degree relevant to human rights and democratisation, proof of invitation to apply for admission
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