About the opportunity
What this programme is offering
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 2027.
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 2027, 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