Canon Collins Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in South Africa

📖 About Canon Collins Trust Scholarships

Canon Collins invites applications for postgraduate study in South Africa for 2026. The Canon Collins Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in South Africa are co-funded by the RMTF scholarship fund.

Opportunity Details

• Date Published: August 08, 2025
• Application Deadline: September 02, 2025
• Category: Masters, PhD, Postgraduate
• Opportunity Locations: South Africa
• Eligible Locations:
  • Namibia
  • Zimbabwe
  • South Africa
  • Angola
  • Botswana
  • Lesotho
  • Malawi
  • Mozambique
  • Swaziland
  • Zambia

📚 Areas of Study

In 2025, awards will be made only to those studying in the following areas:

1. Justice: Includes Climate Justice, Law, Economics, and Politics
2. Education: Policy and practice
3. Humanities: Includes Literature, History, Anthropology, and the Arts

Important Notes

• Interdisciplinary courses and doctoral studies may sometimes defy easy categorization. Applicants are urged to use their judgment in assessing whether to apply.
• Applications that clearly do not fall within these areas (e.g., MBAs, medical sciences, sports sciences, and applied sciences) will not be considered.
• In 2026, Climate Justice will be a priority. Climate Justice-related scholarship applications may be in a science or applied science field, provided they demonstrate relevance to Climate Justice matters.

💰 Benefits of Canon Collins Trust Scholarships

• Funding is provided for up to a maximum of two years for Masters and PhD students, with the ability to reapply for a third year. Continued funding depends on satisfactory progress and academic reports.
• Scholarship value ranges from R20,000 to R100,000, depending on student circumstances.
• Supports both full-time and part-time study, including distance learning.
• Scholarship holders are expected to participate in an annual conference and smaller events throughout the year, contributing to the Canon Collins Trust network.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be a national of, or have refugee status in, one of the following countries: Namibia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Swaziland, Zambia.
• Be normally resident in one of the above countries.
• Possess a good first degree (minimum second class, upper division or equivalent) or be about to graduate in the year of application.
• Be studying or applying to study at a South African university.

Note: Please apply only if you meet the eligibility criteria.

📝 Application Process

Required Documents

Applicants must upload the following supporting documentation:

• Copy of degree certificates, if available
• Certified academic transcripts
• CV
• ID document (passport, birth certificate, driver’s license)
• Two reference letters

Additional documents may include:

• Proof of refugee status, if applicable
• Two recent payslips, if currently employed
• PhD proposal (for PhD applicants)
• Supporting statement from proposed supervisor (for PhD applicants)
• Sample piece of writing (for Masters applicants)

Guidelines for Submission

Do:

1. Complete all sections of the application form.
2. Attach all necessary documents.
3. Submit your application in a timely manner.
4. Pay attention to grammar and presentation.

Do Not:

1. Repeat answers.
2. Write in capital letters.
3. Attach unnecessary documents.

Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.

📅 Application Deadline

September 02, 2025

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• Funding for up to a maximum of two years for Masters and PhD with the ability to reapply for a third year.
• The value of the scholarship package will range from R20,000 to R100,000 depending on student circumstances.
• Support for both full and part-time study and consideration for distance learning.
• Annual conference for current scholars and several smaller events throughout the year.