EP Bradlow Bursary at Stellenbosch University

Offered by EP Bradlow Bursary at Stellenbosch University

Closed Usually closes around October

The EP Bradlow Bursary funds an LLD (doctoral law degree) at Stellenbosch University under the supervision of the faculty's human rights law chair. It is a substantial award for strong candidates.

Who can apply

  • Be a South African citizen or a permanent resident of South Africa
  • Intend on studying towards an LLD degree at Stellenbosch University and meet the normal application conditions
  • Qualify for admission to study towards an LLD degree at the Stellenbosch University Law Faculty in terms of the conditions in the Law Faculty Yearbook (part 8) read with the Postgraduate Guide of the Faculty of Law
  • Be willing to reside in Stellenbosch for the entire duration of the LLD degree (which must be completed within 3 years)
  • Acknowledge the support of the Bradlow Foundation in your LLD dissertation, and submit a copy of the dissertation to the Foundation
  • Preference will be given to students whose proposed LLD dissertations fall within the Research Focus Areas of HF Oppenheimer Chair listed above

What the bursary covers

Value mentioned: R200 000

Documents you will need

  • All academic qualifications completed (including copy of academic results for all higher education degrees and degrees in progress) (certified copies)
  • Covering letter, stating the following: you are applying for the Bradlow’s Foundation LLD Research Bursary, you accept the bursary conditions, your motivation for your application, the details of your interest and details of your involvement in human rights
  • 2 signed letters of reference with referees contact details

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

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

  4. Submit before the closing date

    Usually closes around October. 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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About EP Bradlow Bursary at Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University is one of South Africa's leading research universities, with a well-regarded Faculty of Law.

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