Are you a passionate African student interested in human rights and democratisation? The University of Pretoria, South Africa, invites qualified applicants to apply for the 2025 LLM/MPhil in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa—a fully funded, one-year intensive program with placements across the continent.

Scholarship Summary

• Host Institution: University of Pretoria, South Africa
• Program: LLM/MPhil in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa
• Eligible Nationalities: All African countries
• Scholarship Value: Full funding worth up to $15,000, covering tuition, accommodation, and official activities
• Program Duration: 1 year (6 months in South Africa + 6 months at a partner university)
• Deadline: July 31, 2025
• Notification Date: By September 30, 2025

Program Overview

This scholarship program is designed for 25–30 outstanding candidates who will study for six months at the University of Pretoria and spend the remaining six months at one of 12 partner universities across Africa.

Graduates automatically become members of the prestigious HRDA Alumni Association, which includes over 500 human rights professionals currently working with institutions such as the United Nations, African Union, and civil society organizations across the continent.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify, applicants must:

• Be a citizen of an African country
• Be invited to apply for the LLM/MPhil program at the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria
• Hold a first degree in Law (LLB or equivalent), or an honours degree in a field related to human rights and democratisation

Additional selection factors include:

• Demonstrated interest and commitment to human rights in Africa
• Strong potential for impact in their home countries (multiplier effect)
• Consideration for geographic balance, gender equity, and representation of vulnerable communities (e.g. persons with disabilities, LGBTI, indigenous populations)

Scholarship Benefits

• Full tuition coverage
• Accommodation during your study period
• Access to all official academic and extracurricular activities
• International exposure through partner universities in Africa

Note: Students who do not receive the full scholarship may be admitted as self-funded or partially-funded students if they meet all minimum requirements.

Required Documents

Applicants must submit:

• Academic transcripts and degree certificates
• Copy of the passport bio-data page
• A recent passport-sized photo
• English proficiency test results (TOEFL, IELTS, SAT1) if previous education wasn’t in English

How to Apply (Step-by-Step Guide)

1. Visit the official application portal
2. Click “Click Here to Submit” to access the online application
3. Fill in your information and upload the required documents
4. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to complete a timed essay, video, or audio response
5. Final selections are made by the Admissions Committee

All applicants will be informed of their application status by September 30, 2025.

Why You Should Apply

• Join a network of Africa’s top human rights professionals
• Gain hands-on experience in global and regional legal frameworks
• Study at two leading African universities
• Receive full financial support for a life-changing academic experience

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Don’t miss this chance to become a leader in human rights advocacy across Africa.

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