Scholarship
The Graham Rushton Award for Blind and Partially Sighted Law Students
Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and Society of Visually Impaired Lawyers (SOVIL)
Award
GBP 10K–10K ≈ €11.7K
Closing date
Closed
Location
Global
For
Individuals
About this opportunity
The Graham Rushton Award is an annual grant of approximately £10,000 for blind and partially sighted law students studying English Law in the United Kingdom. Graham Rushton was a blind lawyer who left a considerable sum of money to RNIB as a legacy to assist blind and partially sighted law students. The award can be used towards exam fees, books, equipment or other study-related costs. RNIB and the Society of Visually Impaired Lawyers (SOVIL) work in partnership to deliver this award. Short-listed applicants will have a remote interview with SOVIL and RNIB staff. In cases where more than one applicant is approved, the grant may be divided between several awardees.
Grant allocated by 31 August 2026
Who can apply
Applicant Types
individual
Project Locations
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Region
United Kingdom
Priority Groups
disabled
How to apply
Interview required
Stages
- 1 two_stage
Required documents
transcripts · certifications
Review process
Applications are reviewed by RNIB and SOVIL staff. Short-listed candidates will be contacted in May 2026 and invited to a remote interview in July 2026.
Restrictions
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