Apply for Canon Collins RMTF Scholarships 2021/2022. 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 the 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. 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

Benefits

Canon Collins RMTF Scholarships will provide funding for up to a maximum of two years for Masters and three years for PhD. The value of the scholarship package will range from R20,000 to R100,000 depending on student circumstances. It supports both full and part-time study and will consider applications from those who wish to study by distance learning.

It will also help organize 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 the network.

Eligibility

In addition, to be considered for a scholarship under this programme you must be

• A national of, or have refugee status in, one of the following countries: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Swaziland, Zambia.
• Normally resident in one of the above countries.
• In possession of a good first degree (minimum second class, upper division or equivalent) or about to graduate in the year of application.
• Studying or applying to study at a South African university.

Please download and read the guidelines carefully before applying for this scholarship.