Harry Schwarz Scholarship at Wits South Africa 2025

Situated in Johannesburg, South Africa, the Wits School of Law is globally recognized for its excellence in legal education. Its faculty, staff, and students are committed to leveraging legal knowledge to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing the world today. The Harry Schwarz Wits School of Law Scholarship is a distinguished program at the University of the Witwatersrand, dedicated to preserving the legacy of Harry Schwarz. This prestigious scholarship is rooted in the very institution where he honed his legal expertise.

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered): You must be a citizen of anySub-Saharan African countryYou must be studying at the University of the WitwatersrandYou must be registered and studying towards a BCom Law or BA Law qualificationYou must be in your 2nd year of study in 2025You must have an excellent academic record, with a minimum overall average of 70%You must be in financial need

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Students who meet the above criteria, may apply via email to:Asma.Ooni@wits.ac.za(Insert the words “Harry Schwarz Scholarship 2025– Your Full Name” in the email subject line). Note: there is no application form to be completed for this bursary application – students need only submit the list of documents below to apply. Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your email application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified): ID document / passport (certified copy)Academic transcripts from the end of the first yearFee statementProof of financial need (parents/ guardians or own proof of income: latest payslips if employed/affidavit/ proof of social grant or pension if applicable)Statement about yourself and your future plans, including information about overcoming any personal hardship, if any (1 page)