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) Original Source
Award

£10,000 - £10,000

Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Due in 29 days
Location

United Kingdom

Applicants

individual

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.

Decision Grant allocated by 31 August 2026

Who Can Apply

Region
United Kingdom
Project in
United Kingdom
Applicants
individual
Priority for
disabled

Application Details

Interview

Stages

  1. 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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