University of Pretoria Scholarships for Masters 2022 Application Update

– University of Pretoria Scholarships for Masters –

Heidelberg University, Germany, is now accepting applications from suitably qualified students for their University of Pretoria Scholarships for Masters. It is a fully-funded scholarship for all students.

About Scholarship

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.

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 (eg LLB or licence en droit)

Other students (non-law students): At least an Honours degree in a discipline relevant to human rights and democratisation

During an intensive one-year course, they are taught by eminent lecturers in the field of human rights and gain invaluable practical exposure. It is the only course of its kind in Africa.

Benefits of University of Pretoria Scholarships for Masters

Scholarships of up to US$15000  funded by the European Union are available.

The objectives of the LLM/Mphil programme are:

1. To train human rights, experts who can be employed in government ministries, and other national, international and regional bodies concerned with human rights and democracy.

2. The aim is to ensure the effectiveness of these bodies by imparting professionalism and operational competence.

3. The end result is to ensure the transfer of technical skills and strengthen the capacity of these organisations with the goal of improving the protection and promotion of human rights and democratisation in Africa.

4. Expand collaboration among African universities. Collaboration should result in a network of lawyers and academics specialised in human rights and democracy.

5. The programme envisages promoting research and teaching that addresses the particular needs of Africa. Some identified needs include conflict prevention; democratic transition; strengthening of civil society, institutional building and the rule of law.

6. The programme also aims at developing and strengthening links between civil society, governmental bodies, and international organisations.

7. Develop a relationship between the African Masters and the other regional masters, such as the European Masters Degree in Human Rights and Democratisation (EMA), the Master’s Degree in Human Rights and Democratisation in South-Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean Master’s Programme in Human Rights and Democratisation.

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Requirements for University of Pretoria Masters Scholarship 

The eligibility criteria for the LLM/MPhil (HRDA) are:

1. Law students (LLM option):

A degree allowing access to the legal profession

2. Non-law students (MPhil option):

An Honours degree in a discipline relevant to human rights and democratisation

Applicants must have excellent academic credentials and demonstrate human rights experience or interest. Women, as well as members of minority groups such as indigenous people, LGBTI persons and persons with disabilities, are particularly encouraged to apply.

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Application Deadline

July 31, 2022

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StudentsandScholarship Team.