Are you a law student in South Africa with a passion for human rights? The South African Journal on Human Rights (SAJHR) Bursaries 2027 offer a great chance for postgraduate support. This top-up bursary helps Black South African or African students pursuing an LLM in key legal areas.
About the SAJHR Bursary Programme
The SAJHR Bursary Programme targets students at public universities in South Africa. It focuses on LLM studies in constitutional law, human rights law, or justice-related legal issues. The goal is to aid research that advances these fields.
Fields of Study Covered
This bursary supports LLM degrees with research linked to human rights, constitutional law, or justice-related law. Students must be in their first or second year of the program. Public universities only qualify for this funding.
Bursary Value
The award provides up to R50,000 as a one-time top-up. It covers study-related expenses like books or research costs. The exact amount depends on each applicant’s needs and situation.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply, you must meet these rules:
- Be a Black South African or African student.
- Hold an LLB from a South African university with at least 65% average.
- Be registered for an LLM at a public South African university.
- Focus research on human rights, constitutional law, or justice issues.
Preference goes to students from University of Fort Hare, University of Venda, University of Limpopo, University of Zululand, University of the Western Cape, or Walter Sisulu University. Strong grades and financial need also help your case.
Required Supporting Documents
Gather these items for your application:
- Certified copy of your South African ID, passport, or permanent residence permit.
- Full academic transcript.
- Updated CV.
- Details of two references who can be contacted.
- A motivational letter covering your financial need, interest in the field, and academic goals.
How to Apply
Email all documents to [email protected]. Use the subject line: SAJHR top-up bursary 2026. The closing date is 31 May 2026.
Selection Process
Winners will hear back by the end of June 2026. No response by then means your application did not succeed.
About SAJHR
Founded in 1985 by the Centre for Applied Legal Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand School of Law, SAJHR leads in public law scholarship. It promotes work in constitutional, justice, and human rights law.
Contact Details
Reach Dr Joey Kok, Managing Editor, at [email protected] for questions.
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