SAJHR Bursary for 2025
If you want to become a human rights lawyer or scholar, the South African Journal on Human Rights (SAJHR) Bursary offers a valuable opportunity to support your postgraduate studies in human rights, constitutional law, and justice-related fields.
About the South African Journal on Human Rights Bursary
The SAJHR Bursary was created by South Africa’s leading human rights journal to support LLB graduates pursuing LLM degrees focused on human rights, constitutional law, or justice-related issues.
This bursary provides a one-time financial boost of R30,000 to help cover study expenses at any public university in South Africa.
By reducing financial stress, the bursary helps students focus on their studies while encouraging them to contribute to South Africa’s legal and human rights fields.
SAJHR Bursary Application Process
You can apply for the SAJHR Bursary once a year, usually in the first half of the year. The exact dates change yearly, so check the University of Witwatersrand’s SAJHR website for updates.
When applications open, you’ll find the application form on the Wits University online portal.
Required Documents:
- Certified copies of academic transcripts and degree certificates
- Motivational letter – Explain your research interests, career goals, and financial need
- Curriculum vitae (CV) – List your academic and professional achievements
- Proof of South African citizenship or permanent residency – (Black South African or African applicants are prioritized)
- Two academic references
You must email the completed application form to [email protected] with the subject line “SAJHR Top-Up Bursary 2025.”
Make sure all documents are accurate, complete, and formatted according to the guidelines.
SAJHR Bursary Requirements
To qualify for the SAJHR Bursary, you must:
- Be a South African citizen or permanent resident (Black South Africans or Africans are prioritized)
- Hold an LLB degree and be registered for an LLM program
- Focus your LLM studies on constitutional, human rights, or justice-related issues
- Show financial need
- Meet the academic requirements for LLM admission
SAJHR Bursary Closing Date
The application period usually opens in the first half of the year, but the exact closing date changes annually. Check the Wits University SAJHR website for the latest updates.
Contact Details
For more information, contact:
- Dr. Joey Kok (SAJHR Managing Editor) – Email: [email protected]
- General Inquiries – Tel: 011 717 1000
- Admission Inquiries – Tel: 011 717 1888
Start preparing early to meet all requirements and increase your chances of securing this bursary
We updated details on this Bursary in March 2025