Canon Collins Scholarships 2019/2020 for Postgraduate Study in South Africa
Canon Collins Trust opens Canon Collins Scholarships and invites applications from students from Southern Africa (Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe) for scholarships for Masters study in 2019/2020.
Application Deadline: 19th August 2019 at 17:00
Offered annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe
About the Award: Canon Collins Trust 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 2015 the Trust revised its South African scholarship awards policy. For the next 3 years we will be offering scholarships only to those studying in three areas:
Justice, which includes Law, Economics, Politics and the Environment
Education: policy and practice
Humanities, which includes Literature, History, Anthropology and the Arts
Applications for courses that are not within these areas (for example MBAs, medical sciences, sports sciences, applied sciences) will be rejected.
Type: Masters, PhD
Selection Criteria : Applicants for all schemes will be assessed on the basis of the information that they supply on their application form in addition to the criteria outlined below:
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Demonstrable leadership qualities
Demonstrated commitment
Quality and relevance of work experience, including work reference, and other skills
Financial Need and the potential to contribute to Southern Africa’s future prosperity
Academic record and academic reference
Relevance of proposed course
Intended career path
Likely future impact
Completion of form:
Demonstrate a high standard of English with no spelling and language errors
Answer all of the questions fully and with attention to detail
Provide all the necessary documentation and supporting documents.
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, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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
Number of Scholarship: Approximately 20-30 awards
What are the benefits?
IIn 2020, the value of the scholarship package will range from R20,000 to R100,000 depending on student circumstances. We support both full and part-time study and will consider applications from those who wish to study by distance learning.
We 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.
Eligible applicants will automatically be considered for these named scholarships:
Ros Moger and Terry Furlong
Sol Plaatje Canon Collins Scholarships.
How to Apply? Applicants can access the application forms and guidelines on the webpage.
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