The Bheki Mlangeni Scholarship is an annual scholarship founded by Cheadle Thompson & Haysom (CTH) in memory of Bhekisizwe Godfrey Mlangeni. The scholarship is awarded to a deserving final-year LLB student who meets the stated criteria on the official CTH page.
About the sponsor
Cheadle Thompson & Haysom (CTH) is a South African law firm with offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town, providing a range of legal services and combining academic and legal expertise with strategic and practical advice.
At a glance
- Sponsor/host: Cheadle Thompson & Haysom (CTH)
- Who it’s for: A deserving South African final-year LLB student who is Black and financially disadvantaged (see eligibility).
- Level/field: Final-year LLB (Law)
- Closing date: By the end of February each year. For planning, treat this as 28 February 2026 and confirm the exact deadline with the university coordinator.
- Where/how to apply: Submit by email to the relevant university coordinator at Wits or UWC (details below).
Eligibility
The official CTH page states the scholarship is awarded to a deserving student who:
- is a South African final-year LLB student;
- is Black;
- is financially disadvantaged;
- has demonstrated excellence in constitutional law, labour law or administrative law; and
- demonstrates a commitment to use their legal qualification to advance the cause of social justice.
Required documents
The official page specifies the application must include:
- The name of the scholarship for which you are applying
- A letter motivating why you should receive the scholarship
- Your CV (including your student number)
- Certified copy of your academic results
- Certified copy of your identity document
- Two letters of reference
- Contactable telephone number(s)
What it covers
The CTH page describes this as an annual scholarship. The official page does not state the amount or exact cost items covered, so confirm the funding value and covered costs via the official application channel.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting an incomplete application pack (missing references, certified documents, or motivation letter).
- Sending your application to the wrong email address or not using the correct university coordinator channel.
- Applying late (the page notes late applications are not considered).
- Not clearly demonstrating how you meet the eligibility criteria in your motivation.
Closing date
By the end of February each year. For planning purposes: 28 February 2026 (month-end), unless the university coordinator specifies an earlier deadline.
How to apply
- Prepare the required documents listed above.
- Submit your application to the relevant university coordinator by email:
- University of the Witwatersrand (Wits): wanda.ndlozi@wits.ac.za
- University of the Western Cape (UWC): vjohannes@uwc.ac.za
- Submit by the end of February (confirm exact deadline with the coordinator).