Canon Collins RMTF Scholarship
Canon Collins Trust
The Canon Collins RMTF Scholarship funds postgraduate study at South African universities in Justice, Education and Humanities - open to nationals of 10 southern African countries pursuing Master's or PhD research with a focus on social change.
- Amount
- Between R20,000 and R100,000 per year (depending on circumstances)
- Deadline
- 2 September 2026
- Duration
- Master's: up to 2 years. PhD: up to 3 years.
- Renewable
- Yes
Eligible Fields of Study
Canon Collins Trust supports students in the following disciplines
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓ National of, or refugee status in, one of: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland (eSwatini), Zambia or Zimbabwe
- ✓ Studying or applying for a Master's or PhD at a South African university
- ✓ Full-time, part-time, or distance learning all eligible
- ✓ Completed (or completing in 2026) a good first degree - minimum second class upper division or equivalent
- ✓ Applying in one of the three eligible research areas: Justice, Education or Humanities
- ✓ Application materials must be entirely the applicant's original work - AI-generated content disqualifies the application
What's Included
- ✓ Annual scholarship between R20,000 and R100,000 (depending on circumstances)
- ✓ Tuition contribution
- ✓ Living costs contribution
- ✓ Membership of the Canon Collins community of scholars
- ✓ Mentorship and networking events
- ✓ Recognition within the social change and human rights research community
How to Apply
Steps to complete your Canon Collins Trust bursary application
- 1
Visit canoncollins.org and review the scholarship pages
- 2
Confirm your research falls within Justice, Education or Humanities
- 3
Complete the online application form
- 4
Write your application entirely yourself - do NOT use AI tools to generate or edit any part
- 5
Upload your academic transcripts, ID/passport, research proposal and references
- 6
Submit before the closing date
- 7
Wait for shortlisting and interview
Required Documents
- 📄 Certified ID copy or passport
- 📄 Academic transcripts for all previous qualifications
- 📄 Degree certificate (or expected completion letter)
- 📄 Research proposal (Master's/PhD)
- 📄 Two academic references
- 📄 Motivation letter (entirely your own work)
- 📄 CV
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which countries' nationals can apply for Canon Collins?
- Nationals of, or those with refugee status in, Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, eSwatini (Swaziland), Zambia or Zimbabwe.
- Which fields does Canon Collins fund?
- Only three areas: Justice (including Climate Justice, Law, Economics, Politics), Education policy and practice, and Humanities (Literature, History, Anthropology, Arts). MBAs, medical, sports and applied sciences are explicitly NOT eligible.
- How much funding does Canon Collins provide?
- Between R20,000 and R100,000 per year, depending on your circumstances. Master's students receive up to 2 years of funding; PhD students up to 3 years.
- Can I use AI tools to write my Canon Collins application?
- No. Canon Collins explicitly prohibits AI-generated or AI-edited content. Any application found to contain AI-generated text is immediately disqualified - write everything yourself.
Ready to apply?
Applications close on 2 September 2026
Apply on Canon Collins Trust's official siteInformation verified 2026-06-22. Always confirm details on the funder's official website before applying.
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