2024 Canon Collins RMTF Scholarship | Fully Funded
Canon Collins RMTF Scholarships seek to support exceptional individuals who are committed to social justice in Africa and for whom a postgraduate qualification is an essential tool in working to create an open and just society.
The Canon Collins Scholarship offers a $16,500 grant for Master and PhD full and part-time study for three years depending upon satisfactory progress and academic reports.
This post will describe the full details of the scholarship, its requirements, benefits, and the steps to follow to submit a successful application.
More scholarship opportunities are ongoing in countries across Europe, the United States and Canada. Check out some selected opportunities below:
Canon Collins RMTF Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: South Africa
- Study Abroad: Study in Africa
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarship
- Eligible Countries: 7 African Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $16,500 Grants
- Deadline: July 22, 2024
Canon Collins RMTF Scholarship Details:
Canon Collins Trust in partnership with Ros Moger and Terry Furlong group invites applications for postgraduate study in South Africa in 2024.
Ros and Terry were inspirational London educationalists. Since 2001 friends and family have raised funds in their memory to award scholarships in their name.
In 2024, the awards will only be to those studying in three areas:
- Justice, which includes Climate Justice, Law, Economics and Politics
- Education policy and practice
- Humanities, which includes Literature, History, Anthropology and the Arts
Please only apply if your programme of study falls into one of these disciplines.
Canon Collins Scholarship Requirements:
In addition, to be considered for the Canon Collins 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
Please download and read the guidelines carefully before applying for this scholarship.
If you are from Namibia, South Africa or Zimbabwe and are seeking to apply for a scholarship to fund your studies, then please apply for the Canon Collins Sol Plaatje scholarship instead, details can be found here.
Canon Collins RMTF Scholarship Duration and Reward
The value of the scholarship package will range from R20,000 to R100,000 depending on student circumstances. for both full and part-time study.
The Canon Collins Scholarship will provide funding for up to a maximum of two years for Master’s and three years for PhD.
Applications will also considered from those who wish to study by distance learning.
The Foundation will also organise an annual conference for current scholars, and hold 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.
How To Apply for Canon Collins RMTF Scholarship 2024 (Step by Step)
To apply for the Canon Collins RMTF Scholarship, interested and qualified applicants should;
- Click on the button below to visit the scholarship application page
- Proceed to fill out the application form
- All notifications will be by email so please make sure you provide an accurate email address.
- The foundation will be interviewing shortlisted applicants in October/November 2024.
- They will let you know the outcome of your application in December 2024.
