Are you a law student in South Africa passionate about human rights? The South African Journal on Human Rights (SAJHR) Bursaries 2027 offer a great chance for postgraduate students. This top-up bursary supports LLM studies in key areas like constitutional law and justice issues.
About the SAJHR Bursary Programme
The SAJHR Postgraduate Top-Up Bursary targets South African students at public universities. It helps those pursuing an LLM degree with research in human rights, constitutional law, or justice-related law. The programme aims to boost scholarship in these important fields.
Fields of Study
This bursary covers LLM degrees only. Your research must connect to human rights, constitutional law, or justice-related topics. It fits students in their first or second year of LLM studies.
Bursary Value
The award provides up to R50 000 as a one-time payment. This money helps with study costs. The exact amount depends on your personal situation and needs.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, 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 your research on human rights, constitutional law, or justice law.
Preference goes to students from universities like Fort Hare, Venda, Limpopo, Zululand, Western Cape, or Walter Sisulu. Strong grades and financial need also help your chances.
Required Supporting Documents
Gather these items for your application:
- Certified copy of your ID, passport, or permanent residence permit.
- Full academic transcript.
- Updated CV.
- Details of two references who can be contacted.
- A motivational letter. In it, explain your financial need, interest in the field, and academic plans.
How to Apply
Email all documents to [email protected]. Use this subject line: SAJHR top-up bursary 2026. The deadline is 31 May 2026.
Selection Process
Winners learn their status by the end of June 2026. No news 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 journals. It focuses on constitutional, human rights, and justice law.
Contact Details
Reach Dr Joey Kok, Managing Editor, at [email protected]. This bursary opens doors for students dedicated to human rights and justice in South Africa.
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