Looking to round off your LLB studies with support that honours legal activism and social justice? The Bheki Mlangeni Memorial Scholarship 2025 is awarded to final-year LLB students at Wits or UWC who excel in Constitutional, Labour or Administrative Law, and are committed to social justice. The closing date was 28 February 2025. At BursaryForms, we are your guide to success!

About the Provider

Cheadle Thompson & Haysom Inc. Attorneys established this scholarship in memory of Bhekisizwe Godfrey Mlangeni, an activist, graduate of Wits, and aspirant lawyer who was assassinated in 1991. The firm has a strong background in constitutional, labour, public law and human rights work, and uses this scholarship to promote progressive law and justice across South Africa.

Fields Covered by the Bheki Mlangeni Scholarship

This scholarship supports these areas of legal studies:

  • LLB ‒ final year
  • Excellence in Labour Law, Constitutional Law, Administrative Law

Expenses Covered by the Bheki Mlangeni Scholarship

This scholarship offers financial support, though details are not always fully specified in public sources. Some identified benefits include:

  • Scholarship grant (R 30,000) for final year LLB students.
  • Possible vacation work opportunity at Cheadle Thompson & Haysom Inc. as part of development component.

Eligibility Requirements for the Bheki Mlangeni Scholarship

Here is what was required for 2025:

  • South African citizen
  • Black student
  • Enrolled for an LLB qualification, entering final year in 2025
  • Studying at either University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) or University of the Western Cape (UWC)
  • Demonstrated financial need
  • Shown commitment to legal qualification
  • Goal to advance social justice
  • Academic excellence in one or more of the fields: Labour Law, Constitutional Law or Administrative Law

We are supporting you at BursaryForms! Expert tips:

  • Prepare certified copies of your academic transcripts and ID early.
  • Write a strong motivational letter explaining your interest in social justice, and why you wish to complete your final year LLB.
  • Secure reference letters from academic or legal professionals familiar with your work, especially in the law fields listed.
  • Ensure your financial need is clearly documented—this is essential.
  • Apply by email to your university coordinator well before the closing date.

This page was updated on October 4, 2025 to provide the most current bursary information.

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How to Apply for the Bheki Mlangeni Scholarship

Follow these steps to apply:

Application must be submitted via email to the University Coordinator of your institution:

Required documents (certified copies where applicable):

  • ID document
  • Academic record / full results
  • Motivational letter
  • Curriculum Vitae including student number
  • Two reference letters
  • Contact details (telephone, email)

Related Bursaries in South Africa

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Closing Date for the Bheki Mlangeni Scholarship

The closing date is at the end of February each year.

For this year, it was 28 February 2025.

Contact the Provider

Got questions? Reach out to the provider for more info:

Cheadle Thompson & Haysom Inc. Attorneys
Tel (JHB): 011 403 2765
Tel (Cape Town): 021 418 2278
Email: admin@cth.co.za
Website: www.cth.co.za

Frequently Asked Questions

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1. Who could apply for the Bheki Mlangeni Scholarship?+
Black South African students in their final year of LLB at Wits or UWC, financially needy, with strong academic performance especially in Labour, Constitutional or Administrative Law.
2. Was the scholarship restricted by field of law?+
Yes. Excellence in Labour Law, Constitutional Law, or Administrative Law was required.
3. What was the value of the scholarship?+
It was valued at approximately R 30,000.
Could recipients be required to do vacation work?+
Yes. Recipients may need to participate in a vacation work programme at Cheadle Thompson & Haysom Inc.
4. Which universities are eligible?+
University of the Witwatersrand and University of the Western Cape.
5. What documents were required?+
Certified ID, academic results / record, motivational letter, CV with student number, two reference letters, and contact details.
6. Did applicants need to be entering final year?+
Yes. Only final-year LLB students were eligible for 2025.
7. Are there minimum grade requirements?+
The scholarship asks for excellence in certain law subjects, but a specific numeric average is not publicly listed.
8. Is this scholarship open to postgraduate law students?+
No. It is only for final-year LLB (undergraduate) students.
9. What was the closing date?+
28 February 2025 — that deadline has passed.
10. Who should I contact for queries?+
Contact Cheadle Thompson & Haysom Inc. via their Johannesburg or Cape Town branch; via admin@cth.co.za or the university coordinators (Wits: Wanda Ndlozi; UWC: Vernon Johannes).