Competition Tribunal South Africa Scholarship

Fields of study

The scholarship offers the following benefits

• Backing Talent: This scholarship gives a leg-up to students who are serious about diving into competition law. It’s here to support and grow future legal experts.
• Building Skills for the Real World: It helps shape professionals who’ll play a key role in making sure our markets stay fair, open, and competitive.
• Creating Opportunities: It’s about more than just funding – it’s about giving students the tools and training to tackle big challenges in the legal space and get career-ready.
• Giving Back: The Tribunal is committed to making a real difference by investing in local talent and growing the next generation of competition law professionals in South Africa.

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Have secured admission or be enrolled in an accredited Masters program in Law
• Be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited institution in South Africa
• Have a strong academic record
• You be willing to conduct research for your thesis/ dissertation on a topic related/ relevant to competition law
• Wish to pursue a career in competition law

What the bursary covers

• Full tuition fees
• Books
• Study materials for the duration of the program
• As well as vacation work opportunities within the Competition Tribunal

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Full academic record
• Proof of acceptance into an accredited Masters of Law program
• Cover letter
• Motivational letter to support your application (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
• Letters of recommendation (read our tips on how to get a letter of reference/ testimonial 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
   Email [email protected]Email [email protected]

   Students who meet the above criteria, may apply via email to: [email protected] (Insert the words “Competition Tribunal Scholarship” in the email subject line).

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

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around August. 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]

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

About Competition Tribunal South Africa

The Competition Tribunal adjudicates large mergers and anti-competitive conduct cases under South Africa's Competition Act.