The University of Pretoria has opened applications for its 2025 LLM Scholarship for interested and qualified African students pursuing a postgraduate degree in South Africa.
The scholarship is a fully funded opportunity worth $15,000 and covers tuition, accommodation, and official programme activities for successful 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, 2025
Scholarship Details
The University of Pretoria LLM Scholarship is a one-year intensive programme where 25–30 exceptional individuals spend six months in Pretoria and six months at one of the 12 partner universities across Africa.
Graduates of the programme become part of the HRDA Alumni Association, comprising over 500 members who are actively engaged in human rights work across local, national, and international levels, including organizations such as the African Union and the United Nations.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the University of Pretoria LLM Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be citizens of any African country
- Be invited to apply for admission to study for the Master’s Degree (LLM/MPhil) in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa at the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria
- Hold a first degree in Law (LLB, licence en droit or licenciatura em direito), or an Honours degree relevant to human rights and democratisation
- Demonstrate a professional, academic, and personal interest and commitment to human rights and democratisation in Africa
- Show potential to apply the qualification to their future career in Africa (multiplier effect)
- Support geographic and gender representation across Africa
- Represent vulnerable communities (e.g., persons with disabilities, indigenous communities, LGBTI persons)
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the University of Pretoria LLM Scholarship will receive:
- Tuition coverage
- Accommodation
- Support for official programme activities
- Total benefits worth up to $15,000
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must prepare to submit:
- Previous academic records/transcripts
- Degree certificate(s)
- Copy of passport bio-data page
- A clear, good-quality photograph of yourself
- TOEFL, SAT1 or IELTS certificate (for those who studied in non-English institutions)
How to Apply
To apply for the University of Pretoria LLM Scholarship:
- Visit the scholarship application webpage
- Click on “Click Here to Submit” to access the application page
- Complete and submit your application
- Await an invitation to complete an essay, video, or audio task within a set time limit
- Final selection is made by the Admissions Committee
- All applicants will be notified of their status by September 30, 2025
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