John Handley

John Handley was known and loved for his kindness, strong moral compass, and sense of social justice.

The John Handley Scholarships will support postgraduate Masters or PhD scholars who demonstrate ethical leadership and a sustained commitment to social justice.

• They should be able to demonstrate at least two years of active engagement in activities that contributed to addressing social, educational, economic, environmental, cultural, or human rights challenges in their community, country, or region. Such engagement may include community-based initiatives, advocacy, teaching or mentoring, public service, civil society or NGO involvement, social impact research, professional practice, or leadership in activities that promote equity and inclusion;
• They should be pursuing studies or research that contribute to understanding, responding to, or addressing a significant social justice challenge affecting Southern Africa;

There will be one John Handley scholarship awarded in 2027 and one in 2028.