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The Graham Rushton Award for Blind and Partially Sighted Law Students
University of Kent
Closed
Funding
£10,000
Deadline
Deadline passed
Study level
Mixed
Where you study
University of Kent only
Law
Arts & Humanities
Funding scale: £5k,£20k
Funding
- The amount for this round of applications is around £10,000.
Eligibility
- Have a confirmed place on a course Be studying English Law within the United Kingdom Be able to provide proof of registration of sight loss Have proof of a current or offered training contract or other legal position.
About the provider
Funding structure
- The amount for this round of applications is around £10,000.
How to apply
- You will also be asked to provide the following information: Proof of registration of sight loss A full transcript of academic grades to date and/or a copy of your degree certificate You will also be asked to complete a personal statement that includes the following: Financial reasons for requesting the grant The legal area within which you plan to work.
- The application form will ask for personal details, your previous, current, and future studies.
Selection criteria
- If an applicant has been short-listed, they will have a remote interview with the Society of Visually Impaired Lawyers (SOVIL) and the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) staff in July 2026.
Timeline
Heads up
Dates can shift each year. The deadline above is what we last verified. Always confirm on the provider's own page before you start your application.
