Overview:
Canon Collins Trust in partnership with RMTF seeks to support exceptional individuals who are committed to social justice in southern Africa and for whom a postgraduate qualification is an essential tool in working to create an open and just society.
In 2021, due to the impact of Covid-19 pandemic and funding availability, the trust will only be supporting postgraduate studies within the area of Education for selected countries in southern Africa.
Program Area:
The research focus must relate to one of the following themes:
- Improving the quality of education in southern Africa
- Access to education in southern Africa
Program Eligibility:
In addition, to be considered for a scholarship under this program you must:
- be a national of, or have refugee status in, one of the following countries: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Swaziland, Zambia
- be normally resident in one of the above countries
- be in possession of a good first degree (minimum second class, upper division or equivalent) or about to graduate in the year of application
- be studying or applying to study at a South African university
Program Benefits:
Canon Collins will provide funding for up to a maximum of two years for Masters and three years for a Ph.D. The value of the scholarship package will range from R20,000 to R100,000 depending on student circumstances. We support both full and part-time studies and will consider applications from those who wish to study by distance learning.
Canon Collins also organizes an annual conference for current scholars and holds several smaller events throughout the year. Scholarship holders are expected to participate in these activities and to become part of and contribute to our network.
Applicants will automatically be considered for the Ros Moger Terry Furlong scholarship.
Program Application Process:
You can access the online application form through the link below. Please download and read the guidelines carefully before applying for this scholarship.
