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Canon Collins Trust Leigh Day Scholarship 2027

🟢 CANON COLLINS TRUST LEIGH DAY SCHOLARSHIP: CURRENT APPLICATIONS OPEN
Current application cycle: students progressing into their 3rd or 4th year in 2027
Closing date: 30 September 2026 at 4:00 pm GMT (6:00 pm South African time)

WHAT IS THE CANON COLLINS TRUST LEIGH DAY SCHOLARSHIP?

The Canon Collins Trust Leigh Day Scholarship is an undergraduate law scholarship for students studying towards an LLB at the University of Fort Hare or the University of the Western Cape. The scholarship is provided by Canon Collins Trust with support from Leigh Day & Co, a London law firm specialising in personal injury and human rights law.

The programme focuses on supporting future members of the legal profession and developing students who can contribute to just and equitable legal systems. Funding is available for a maximum of two years.

For the current application cycle, Canon Collins Trust is inviting applications from students who are currently in their 2nd or 3rd year and will progress into their 3rd or 4th year in 2027.

WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE CANON COLLINS TRUST LEIGH DAY SCHOLARSHIP COVER?

The scholarship is specifically for LLB Law students. It does not operate as a general scholarship covering multiple fields of study.

  • LLB (Bachelor of Laws)
  • University of Fort Hare
  • University of the Western Cape

Canon Collins Trust’s undergraduate scholarship information confirms that its undergraduate funding is limited to LLB Law study at the University of Fort Hare and the University of the Western Cape.

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WHAT ARE THE CANON COLLINS TRUST LEIGH DAY SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS?

To apply for the current intake, you must meet all of the programme’s eligibility requirements. The scholarship is intended for existing university students rather than new first-year applicants.

  • You must be a national of Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Eswatini, Zambia or Zimbabwe.
  • You must be studying towards an LLB at the University of Fort Hare or the University of the Western Cape.
  • You must currently be in your 2nd or 3rd year of undergraduate Law study.
  • You must be progressing into your 3rd or 4th year in 2027.
  • You must be on track to complete your LLB coursework no later than December 2027 for the current intake.
  • You must have a strong academic record.
  • You must demonstrate extracurricular involvement.

The scholarship supports both full-time and part-time study and will consider applicants studying by distance learning. There is no stated age restriction for Canon Collins Trust scholarships.

Selection also considers the applicant’s academic record and references, relevant paid or voluntary work experience, leadership development, commitment to their country or community, and the quality and completeness of the application.

WHAT DOES THE CANON COLLINS TRUST LEIGH DAY SCHOLARSHIP COVER?

The current scholarship award is R40,000 per academic year, with funding provided for a maximum of two years.

The award is paid into the recipient’s student account. It initially goes towards the cost of fees, while any remaining funds can be used for accommodation, books or other expenses relevant to the student’s studies.

  • Up to R40,000 per academic year for the current intake
  • Funding for a maximum of two years
  • Support towards university fees
  • Remaining funds may be used for accommodation, books or other relevant study expenses

Scholarship holders are also expected to participate in the Canon Collins Trust’s annual conference and smaller events during the year and contribute to the Trust’s scholar network.

HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE CANON COLLINS TRUST LEIGH DAY SCHOLARSHIP?

Applications are submitted online through the Canon Collins Trust Leigh Day Scholarship Application 2027 official page. Applicants must familiarize themselves with Canon Collins Trust Leigh Day Scholarship guidelines. These can be downloaded and read from the PDF document.

WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED FOR THE CANON COLLINS TRUST LEIGH DAY SCHOLARSHIP?

The current Leigh Day application guidelines require applicants to upload supporting documentation with the online application.

  • Certified academic transcripts
  • A copy of degree certificates, if available
  • An accepted identity document, such as a passport, birth certificate or driver’s licence
  • A reference relating specifically to the scholarship application

The reference should explain your strengths as an applicant, demonstrate your capacity to study at the required level and address your potential future impact. Referees should therefore understand the purpose of the scholarship and your application before preparing the reference.

Do not attach unnecessary documents. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE CANON COLLINS TRUST LEIGH DAY SCHOLARSHIP?

The current Canon Collins Trust Leigh Day Scholarship application deadline is 30 September 2026 at 4:00 pm GMT, which is 6:00 pm South African time.

The current application cycle is for students who will progress into their 3rd or 4th year of LLB study in 2027. Late applications will not be accepted.

Canon Collins Trust’s general guidance indicates that Leigh Day Law Scholarship applications normally open around September and close around October, although these dates are only a guide and can change between application cycles. Always check the individual scholarship page for the confirmed deadline for the relevant intake.

HOW DO I CONTACT CANON COLLINS TRUST ABOUT THE LEIGH DAY SCHOLARSHIP?

For scholarship-related enquiries, contact the Canon Collins Trust scholarship team:

  • Email: scholarships@canoncollins.org
  • South Africa telephone: 010 500 2303
  • Official website: Canon Collins Trust

Canon Collins Trust advises applicants to check the scholarship page and its frequently asked questions before contacting the Trust. Application outcomes are communicated by email, so applicants should provide an accurate email address.

ABOUT CANON COLLINS TRUST AND LEIGH DAY

Canon Collins Trust is a scholarship organisation that has supported candidates from Southern Africa since 1981. Its scholarship programmes support undergraduate and postgraduate study in areas connected to its wider focus on social justice, leadership and development.

The Leigh Day Scholarship is supported by Leigh Day & Co, a London law firm specialising in personal injury and human rights law. The partnership supports the development of future legal professionals and is particularly connected to the Trust’s longstanding interest in law and human rights.

CANON COLLINS TRUST LEIGH DAY SCHOLARSHIP FAQ

CAN FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS APPLY FOR THE LEIGH DAY SCHOLARSHIP?

No. The current scholarship is for existing 2nd and 3rd year LLB students at the University of Fort Hare or the University of the Western Cape who will progress into their 3rd or 4th year in 2027.

CAN SOUTH AFRICAN STUDENTS APPLY?

Yes. South African nationals are among the eligible nationalities for the scholarship.

DOES THE LEIGH DAY SCHOLARSHIP COVER FULL TUITION FEES?

The current award is R40,000 per academic year and is paid into the student’s university account. It is initially used towards fees, with any remaining funds available for accommodation, books or other relevant study expenses. It should therefore not be described as an unlimited full-cost scholarship.

CAN PART-TIME STUDENTS APPLY?

Yes. The scholarship information states that both full-time and part-time study are supported, and distance-learning applications may also be considered.

HOW MANY LEIGH DAY SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE?

There is no fixed number of awards. The current application guidelines indicate that the Trust expects to make around 10 new awards, subject to available funding and suitable applicants.

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