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2027
Eligibility Requirements
- Black South African or African, with permanent South African residency
- Holds a completed LLB degree
- Registered for LLM study (1st or 2nd year) at a public South African university
- Research dealing with constitutional, human rights and/or justice-related law
- Strong academic record and demonstrated financial need
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of South African ID or passport showing permanent residency
- Full academic transcript on institutional letterhead
- Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Two contactable references
- Motivational letter addressing financial need, with supporting documentation
About South African Journal on Human Rights Sajhr Bursary
The South African Journal on Human Rights (SAJHR) Bursary is a postgraduate "top-up" bursary funded and administered by the SAJHR, a peer-reviewed public law journal founded in 1985 by the Centre for Applied Legal Studies (CALS) at the University of the Witwatersrand's School of Law. It supports LLM students researching constitutional, human rights or justice-related legal topics.
Because it is a top-up bursary, it supplements rather than fully covers a student's study costs, with the exact amount determined case by case up to a stated maximum. Preference is given to academically strong applicants who demonstrate financial need and who are close to completing their LLM.
Applications are made directly to the journal's Managing Editor by email rather than through a formal online portal, and the bursary is separate from any funding CALS or Wits University itself may offer.
Funding Details
A once-off "top-up" bursary payment, to a maximum value of R50,000, with the final amount determined on a case-by-case basis. It is intended to supplement other funding rather than cover the full cost of LLM study.
Where You Can Study
Open to LLM students registered at any public South African university, researching a topic within constitutional, human rights or justice-related law.
About South African Journal on Human Rights (SAJHR)
The South African Journal on Human Rights (SAJHR) is a peer-reviewed public law journal founded in 1985 by the Centre for Applied Legal Studies (CALS) at the University of the Witwatersrand's School of Law. It is regarde…
View full provider profile →Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
- Black South African or African applicants with permanent South African residency
- Completed an LLB degree from a South African university
- Registered for LLM study (1st or 2nd/final year) at a public South African university
- Research topic dealing with constitutional, human rights or justice-related law
- Demonstrated financial need
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds the SAJHR Bursary?
The South African Journal on Human Rights, a public law journal published by the Centre for Applied Legal Studies at Wits University's School of Law, together with Taylor & Francis.
How much is the bursary worth?
It is a top-up bursary worth up to R50,000, with the exact amount determined case by case rather than a fixed award.
What research does it support?
LLM research on constitutional, human rights or justice-related legal topics, at any public South African university.
How do I apply?
By emailing the SAJHR Managing Editor with a CV, certified ID/passport, academic transcript, two references and a motivational letter addressing financial need - there is no formal application form.
When does the bursary open for the next academic year?
The most recently published closing date was 31 May 2026, which has already passed. SAJHR had not published 2027 dates at the time of writing (August 2026) - check wits.ac.za/sajhr for the next call for applications.
