Deadline: August 14, 2026
Applications are open for the Canon Collins RMTF Scholarships for Postgraduate Study 2027. They will provide funding for up to a maximum of two years for Masters and PhD with the ability to reapply for a third year. Continued funding depends upon satisfactory progress and academic reports.
In 2027, they will be making awards only 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
Scholarship
- They 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. They support both full and part-time study and will consider applications from those who wish to study by distance learning.
- They 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 their network.
Eligibility
In addition, to be considered for a scholarship under this programme you must:
- be a national of, or hold recognised refugee status in, one of the following countries: Angola, Botswana, Eswatini (Swaziland), Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe
- be ordinarily resident in one of the above countries;
- be applying for, or currently enrolled in, a Master’s or PhD programme at a South African university;
- hold, or expect to obtain in the year of application:
- a good Honours degree (minimum Second Class Upper Division or equivalent) if applying for Master’s study;
- or good Master’s degree if applying for PhD study;
- demonstrate a sustained commitment to social justice through at least two years of active engagement in activities that contributed to addressing social, educational, economic, environmental, cultural, or human rights challenges in their community, country, or region. Such engagement may include, but is not limited to, community-based initiatives, advocacy, teaching or mentoring, public service, civil society or NGO involvement, social impact research, professional practice, or leadership in activities that promote equity and inclusion;
- be pursuing studies or research that contribute to understanding, responding to, or addressing a significant social justice challenge affecting Southern Africa;
- if applying for PhD study, have identified a supervisor (or prospective supervisor) who has agreed in principle to supervise the proposed research, and submit a draft research proposal as part of the application.
Application
Applicants must complete and submit a short online application by 14 August 2026 at 16:00 SAST.
For more information, visit Canon Collins RMTF Scholarships.
