University of Pretoria Scholarship Program for African Students 2023

The Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria, South Africa, is calling for applications for the degree in Sexual & Reproductive Rights in Africa (SRRA) for the Class of 2023.

This scholarship is aimed at strengthening the Sexual and Reproductive Rights in Africa Programme of the Centre in ways that develop a distinct focus on interrogating culture and/or criminalisation as part of broader discourses on sexual and/ or reproductive rights in the African region. The scholarships are comprehensive, covering tuition fees, travel, living expenses and ancillary costs. 

• Table of Content
• About University of Pretoria
• University of Pretoria Scholarship Program
• Aim and Benefits of University of Pretoria Scholarship Program
• Requirements for University of Pretoria Scholarship Program Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Pretoria

The University of Pretoria (UP) was established in 1908 with just four professors and 32 students, in a little house called Kya Rosa. Today, it is one of the largest research universities in South Africa. UP has transformed into a dynamic university community of staff and students who come from a range of diverse backgrounds and cultures showcasing South African and global societies. The University was born from a vision to create a space for quality education and for new ideas to flourish. Over the course of its existence, and through different phases of political power and social change, UP ... continue reading

University of Pretoria Scholarship Program

Aim and Benefits of University of Pretoria Scholarship Program

• Successful candidates will be expected to reside in Pretoria (South Africa) for the three-year period of the scholarship, and to contribute to the work of the Centre (for about 25 hours per week). The period of residence would ideally start in May 2023. 

Requirements for University of Pretoria Scholarship Program Qualification

• A Master’s Degree in law or humanities focusing on, or closely related to, the field of sexual and/or reproductive rights
• Excellent proficiency in both written and spoken English
• Excellent proficiency in academic research
• Demonstrable interest and expertise in sexual and reproductive rights
• Some familiarity with the African human rights system
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Documents Required for Application

• Curriculum vitae; 
• Brief motivation for applying for the scholarship, referring to the ‘minimum requirements’ above; 
• Proposal of about 3 to 5 pages of the prospective LLD/DPhil research (succinctly setting out the research problem; the research question(s) to be addressed; the proposed research methods/ methodology; and demonstrating familiarity with the most salient literature); 
• A sample of writing by the candidate in the area of sexual and/or reproductive rights; and 
• Copies of relevant post-graduate degree(s) and related academic transcript(s). 

Application Deadline

How to Apply

All applications and enquiries should be directed to Dr Satang Nabaneh at [email protected] no later than 15 March 2023.

For more details,visit University of Pretoria website