Bheki Mlangeni Memorial Scholarship

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be studying towards an LLB qualification
• Be entering your final year of study in 2026
• Be studying at the University of Witwatersrand (Wits) or the University of the Western Cape (UWC)
• Be Black
• Be in financial need
• Show a commitment to your legal qualification
• Have a goal to advance the cause of social justice
• Have shown excellence in Labour Law, Constitutional Law or Administrative Law

What the bursary covers

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Full academic results/ record (certified copy)
• Motivational letter stating why you deserve to be awarded the scholarship ((read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application))
• 2 reference letters (read our tips on how to get a letter of reference for your bursary application)

Full bursary documents checklist

How to apply

1. Check the requirements

   Make sure you meet every requirement listed above. Applications that miss one are usually rejected automatically.

2. Prepare your documents

   Scan clear copies of everything the provider asks for, certified where required.

3. Apply through the official channel
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   University of Western Cape students: applications must be submitted via email to Vernon Johannes (University Coordinator): [email protected]

   (Insert the words “Bheki Mlangeni Scholarship 2026” in the email subject line).

   Note: there is no application form to be completed for this bursary application – students need only submit the list of documents below to apply.

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around February. Late applications are almost never accepted.

Applications for the current cycle have closed. This bursary usually opens again each year, so prepare your documents now and check back.

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Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]
• Phone 011 403 2765
• Phone 021 418 2278

Contact the provider only with questions about this bursary. StudentBursaries.co.za does not process applications.

About Bheki Mlangeni Memorial

The scholarship honours human rights lawyer Bheki Mlangeni and is offered by the labour and public law firm Cheadle Thompson & Haysom.