Organisation : Canon Collins Trust
Scholarship Name : Joel Joffe LLB Scholarship 2023
Applicable For : Current 3rd Year LLB Students of University of the Western Cape or University of Fort Hare
Country : South Africa
Last Date : 9th October 2023
Website : https://canoncollins.org/scholarships/joel-joffe-llb-scholarships-at-the-university-of-fort-hare/#eligibility
What is Canon Collins Joel Joffe LLB Scholarship?
Canon Collins Trust invites applications from current 3rd year students (going into their 4th year in 2024) studying for an LLB at the University of the Western Cape or the University of Fort Hare. We will provide funding of R40,000 towards the last year of your LLB studies, an opportunity to enhance your academic and leadership skills through organised events and a paid internship at a public interest law firm for approximately five months after your graduation. Last date of application is 9th October 2023.
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Eligibility of Canon Collins Joel Joffe LLB Scholarship
Applicants must be:
** a national of, and normally resident in, South Africa
** in possession of a strong academic record and extra-curricular involvement
** a current undergraduate 3rd year student of Law at the University of .
Please apply only if you are eligible and meet ALL of the above criteria.
Amount of Canon Collins Joel Joffe LLB Scholarship
The Joel Joffe scholarship includes:
** R40,000 towards the last year of your LLB study
** a paid internship at Equal Education Law Centre or Legal Resources Centre after the completion of LLB study
** an opportunity to enhance your academic and leadership skills through organised events
We support both full and part-time study and will consider applications from those who wish to study by distance learning.
How To Apply For Canon Collins Joel Joffe LLB Scholarship?
When we are open for applications you will be able to access the online application form. You will find full instructions online when you start a new form. All sections of the form need to be complete before the system will allow the application form to be submitted. Information can be saved and the application form edited until the applicant chooses to submit.
Appy Here : http://www.gapgrants.com/bslgap/DseatFFX.jsp?formset=canon&formid=41
All applicants are required to upload the following supporting documentation:
** Copy of degree certificates, if available
** Certified academic transcripts
** ID document (the following are acceptable: passport, birth certificate, driver’s license)
You should ask your referees to write a reference that relates to your application for this scholarship. It should outline your strengths as an applicant, demonstrate your capacity to study at the level required, and identify your potential impact in the future.
Filling in the form:
Please remember that someone else will read your application. Therefore:
Please do:
1. Pay attention to grammar and presentation
2. Complete all sections
3. Attach all necessary documents
4. Submit your application in a timely manner
Please do not:
5. Repeat answers
6. Write in capital letters
7. Attach unnecessary documents
Incomplete applications will not be considered
Selection Criteria of Canon Collins Joel Joffe LLB Scholarship
In selecting scholars, the Trust will apply a number of criteria including academic merit, need and the potential to contribute to southern Africa’s future prosperity. Applicants will be assessed on the basis of the information that they supply on their application form against the criteria outlined below:
1. Academic Record and References:
Applicants should be able to show good results from their completed years of study, or be able to demonstrate improvement. They should also have excellent references.
2. Work Experience:
We favour applications where there is a demonstrable continuity between applicant’s paid or voluntary work experience and their course of study.
3. Leadership Competencies:
Applicants will be asked to demonstrate how they have developed their leadership skills in the workplace, academia or in their personal life.
4. Commitment to Country/Community:
We will favour applicants who most clearly show a desire to be part of and to contribute to the future prosperity of southern Africa.
5. Application form:
The application form matters. Applicants should:
** Demonstrate a good command of the English language
** Answer all of the questions properly and completely
** Complete the application and deliver all supporting documents in a timely manner
What is the Last Date of Canon Collins Joel Joffe LLB Scholarship?
Last Date of Canon Collins Joel Joffe LLB Scholarship is 9th October 2023.