Applications are now open for the 2026 University of Pretoria LLM Scholarship for interested and qualified African students seeking to pursue a postgraduate degree in South Africa.
The University of Pretoria LLM Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity valued at $15,000, covering tuition, accommodation, and official programme activities for selected candidates.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: South Africa
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: African Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship worth $15,000 | Accommodation
- Deadline: July 31, 2026
Scholarship Details
University of Pretoria offers this prestigious LLM Scholarship through its Centre for Human Rights for exceptional African students interested in human rights and democratisation studies.
The programme is a one-year intensive course where selected participants spend six months studying in Pretoria and another six months at one of the programme’s 12 partner universities across Africa. The scholarship is designed to develop future African leaders committed to advancing human rights, democracy, and social justice on the continent.
Graduates of the programme become part of the HRDA Alumni Association, a network of over 500 professionals actively contributing to human rights work across grassroots organizations, civil service institutions, the African Union, the United Nations, and other international organizations.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the University of Pretoria LLM Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of any African country
- Be invited to apply for admission into the Master’s Degree (LLM/MPhil) in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa at the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria
- Possess a first degree in Law (LLB, licence en droit, or licenciatura em direito) or an Honours degree related to human rights and democratisation
- Demonstrate strong academic, professional, and personal commitment to human rights and democratisation in Africa
- Show potential to use the qualification effectively in their future career, preferably in their home country
- Meet the programme’s geographic representation requirements to ensure broad African participation
- Support gender balance and equitable representation of vulnerable communities, including persons with disabilities, indigenous communities, and LGBTI persons
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants for the University of Pretoria LLM Scholarship will receive:
- Full scholarship valued at approximately $15,000
- Tuition coverage
- Accommodation support
- Coverage for official programme activities
- Opportunity to study across multiple African universities
- Access to a strong professional human rights network across Africa
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must prepare to submit:
- Previous academic transcripts and records
- Previous degree certificate(s)
- Copy of passport bio-data page
- A recent good-quality photograph
- TOEFL, SAT1, or IELTS certificate (for applicants whose previous education was not in English)
How to Apply
To apply for the University of Pretoria LLM Scholarship:
- Visit the official scholarship webpage
- Click on “Click Here to Submit” to access the application portal
- Complete and submit the application form
- Qualified applicants may be required to write an essay or submit a video/audio response within a limited timeframe
- Final selections will be made by the Admissions Committee
- Successful applicants will be notified by September 30, 2026
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