[Apply] University of Pretoria Centre for Human Rights Postgraduate Scholarship for African Students

The LLM/MPhil in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa (HRDA) is a prestigious one-year intensive course where 25-30 exceptional individuals spend six months in Pretoria and six months at one of the 12 partner universities all over Africa. They are taught by eminent lecturers in the field of human rights and undergo many practical training exercises. It is the only course of its kind in Africa. Graduates become members of the HRDA Alumni Association whose 537 members are currently active in the full spectrum of human rights work: from grassroots, through civil service, to international organisations including the African Union and the United Nations. Individuals from all African countries are 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, South Africa.

The LLM/MPhil in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa is a unique programme to which 25 to 30 individuals from African countries with the following degrees and preferably experience in the field of human rights are admitted:

• Law students
  A degree allowing access to the legal profession (e.g. LLB or licence en droit)
• Other students (non-law students)
  An Honours degree in a discipline relevant to human rights and democratization

Scholarship provider: Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, South Africa
Degree Category: Masters
Eligible Country: Africans
Application Closing Date: 31 July 2022

Eligibility Criteria

• Individuals from all African countries are 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, South Africa.
• Applicants must be in possession of the first degree in Law (LLB, licence en droit or licenciatura em direito) or an Honours degree relevant to human rights and democratisation.
• All the holders of non-South African Degree Certificates are required to evaluate their qualifications with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• All documents uploaded must be typewritten.
• The following documents will be requested during your application:
  • Previous academic records/transcripts
  • Previous degree certificate(s)
  • Copy of bio-data page of passport
  • A good quality photograph of yourself
  • For applicants who did not obtain their qualifications in English: TOEFL, SAT1 or IELTS Test certificate.

Scholarship Benefits

Full-scholarships covers:

• Full Tuition fee
• Accommodation and official programme activities are covered
• Students who do not receive scholarships may be admitted as self-funding or partial-self funding students, provided they meet all the minimum admission criteria and provided they guarantee payment of all or at least a significant part of tuition, accommodation and official programme activities, to an amount set by the Centre annually.

How to Apply for University of Pretoria Centre for Human Rights Postgraduate Scholarship for African Students

To apply for the scholarship, you are to follow the instructions provided on the official page of the Scholarship provider, Click here. The deadline for receipt of applications for the 2021 class is 31 July 2022. Click the Apply now button below to apply.