Canon Collins RMTF Scholarship

Fields of study

• Justice (including Climate Justice, Law, Economics and Politics)
• Education policy and practice
• Humanities (including Literature, History, Anthropology and the Arts)

Who can apply

• Be a national of, or have refugee status in, one of the following countries: South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Eswatini (Swaziland), Malawi or Zambia
• Be a resident in one of the above countries
• Be studying or applying to study within one the areas listed above, at postgraduate level (Masters or PhD)
• Be studying or intend on studying on a full-time or part-time basis (applications will also be considered for students who wish to study by distance learning)
• Be studying or applying to study at a university in South Africa
• Masters degree applicants: you must be in possession of a good Honours degree (minimum Second Class Upper Division or equivalent) or about to graduate in 2026
• PhD degree applicants: you must be in possession of a good Master’s degree or about to graduate in 2026
• PhD degree applicants: you must 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
• Demonstrate a sustained commitment to social justice through a minimum of 2 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
• Be pursuing studies or research that contribute to understanding, responding to, or addressing a significant social justice challenge affecting Southern Africa

What the bursary covers

Value mentioned: R20 000, R100 000

Documents you will need

• ID document, Birth Certificate, Passport or Driver’s License (certified copy)
• Proof of refugee status, if applicable
• Degree certificates, if available (certified copy)
• Academic transcripts (certified copy)
• Curriculum Vitae
• 2 latest payslips, if employed
• PhD applicants: draft PhD research proposal
• PhD applicants: a letter of support from the supervisor (or prospective supervisor) who has agreed in principle to supervise the proposed research
• Masters applicants: sample piece of writing

Full bursary documents checklist

How to apply

1. Check the requirements

   Make sure you meet every requirement listed above. Applications that miss one are usually rejected automatically.

2. Prepare your documents

   Scan clear copies of everything the provider asks for, certified where required.

3. Apply through the official channel
   • Canon Collins RMTF Scholarship Application 2027
   • Canon Collins RMTF Scholarship Guidelines

   Applications must be done online at: Canon Collins RMTF Scholarship Application 2027

   Students must download and read the Canon Collins RMTF Scholarship Guidelines (.pdf) before applying.

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around August. Late applications are almost never accepted.

Applications for the current cycle have closed. This bursary usually opens again each year, so prepare your documents now and check back.

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Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]
• Phone 010 500 2303

Contact the provider only with questions about this bursary. StudentBursaries.co.za does not process applications.

About Canon Collins RMTF

The Canon Collins Trust has funded higher education for students from Southern Africa since 1981, with a focus on social justice.