Canon Collins Trust 2025 Joel Joffe LLB scholarships at University of Fort Hare and University of the Western Cape

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 his legacy, inspiring others to do as much as possible to realise human rights and reduce poverty.

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 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.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to complete their internship at either the Equal Education Law Centre or the Legal Resources Centre.

 

• Table of Content
• About Canon Collins Trust
• Canon Collins Trust Joel Joffe LLB scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of Canon Collins Trust Joel Joffe LLB scholarships
• Requirements for Canon Collins Trust Joel Joffe LLB scholarships Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Canon Collins Trust

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 Joel Joffe LLB scholarships

Application Deadline	16 Sep 2024
Value	R40,000
Country to study	South Africa
School to study	University of Fort Hare, University of the Western Cape
Type	Undergraduate
Sponsor	Canon Collins Trust
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Canon Collins Trust Joel Joffe LLB scholarships

The Joel Joffe scholarship includes:

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

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

We 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 Joel Joffe LLB scholarships Qualification

Applicants must be:

• 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 .

Please apply only if you are eligible and meet ALL of the above criteria.

Documents Required for Application

 University of Fort Hare and University of the Western Cape

Application Deadline

September 16, 2024

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Canon Collins Trust on www.gapgrants.com to apply

The deadline for applications is 16 september 3pm GMT. Late applications will not be considered.

Please do not email us to ask about the outcome of your application. All notifications will be by email so please make sure you provide an accurate email address.

Study the application guidelines here.

For more details visit: Canon Collins Trust website.