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Canon Collins Trust Master of Laws (LLM) Scholarships 2022 for study at the University of London.

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Application Deadline: Monday 30th June 2022.

Canon Collins Trust invites applications for scholarships to study for the Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and/or the Master of Laws (LLM) by distance learning at the University of London in 2022. Applicants can start at any level, and do not need to complete the whole programme. For example, applicants can start at Postgraduate Certificate level and work their way through to the LLM, or can stop after completing the PG Certificate. Applicants who have completed an undergraduate degree may start at LLM level, skipping the PG Certificate and Diploma.

Eligibility

In order to be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must be in possession of the necessary qualifications required for admission to the programme. Please see here information on the admission requirements of the university. Note that you do not need to be admitted to the programme before applying for the scholarship, but you will need to apply separately for admission if you are selected for a scholarship.

Canon Collin’s Trust requires applicants for this scholarship to be:
• a national of, or have refugee status in, one of the following countries: Malawi, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe
• normally resident in one of these countries
• in possession of the necessary qualifications required for admission to the programme
• currently employed in full or part-time work;
• able to commit a minimum of 10 hours to study per week.

Benefits

  • These scholarships are made possible by the generosity of University of London International Programmes which shall waive full tuition and examination entry fees for four scholarship recipients.
  • Scholarship recipients have between 1 to 5 years to complete the qualification, however recipients are required to complete at least two modules per year.
  • Continued registration on the course is dependent upon satisfactory progress and academic reports. For more information on the course please view the prospectus.

The University of London and Canon Collins Trust will jointly select the recipients of this award.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Canon Collins Trust Master of Laws (LLM) Scholarships 2022

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Canon Collins Trust 2022 Joel Joffe LLB scholarships at the University of Fort Hare and the University of the Western Cape – South Africa

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Application Deadline: Monday 4th October 2021.

These scholarships are offered in memory of Joel Joffe, who was Nelson Mandela’s lawyer in the 1963/4 Rivonia Trial. He played a crucial role in the struggle for democracy in South Africa. The Trust continues to build on his legacy, inspiring others to do as much as possible to realise human rights and reduce poverty.

Canon Collins Trust invites applications from current 3rd year students (going into their 4th year in 2021) studying for an LLB at the University of the Western Cape or the University of Fort Hare. We will provide funding of R40,000 towards the last year of your LLB studies, an opportunity to enhance your academic and leadership skills through organised events and a paid internship at a public interest law firm for approximately five months after your graduation. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to complete their internship at either the Equal Education Law Centre or the Legal Resources Centre.

Eligibility Requirements


Applicants must be:

  • a national of, and normally resident in, South Africa
  • in possession of a strong academic record and extra-curricular involvement
  • a current undergraduate 3rd year student of Law at the University of .

Please apply only if you are eligible and meet ALL of the above criteria.

Benefits


The Joel Joffe scholarship includes:

  • R40,000 towards the last year of your LLB study
  • a paid internship at Equal Education Law Centre or Legal Resources Centre after the completion of LLB study
  • an opportunity to enhance your academic and leadership skills through organised events

How to apply

This scholarship is now open.
The deadline for applications is at 15:00 GMT on Monday 4th October 2021.
Late applications will not be considered.

Study the application guidelines 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Canon Collins Trust 2022 Joel Joffe LLB scholarships

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Canon Collins Scholarships 2019/2020 for Postgraduate Study in South Africa (Funded)

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Application Deadline: Monday 19 August 2019.

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. We now offer scholarships only to those studying in three areas:

  1. Justice, which includes Law, Economics, Politics and the Environment
  2. Education: policy and practice
  3. 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.

Requirements:

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

In 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:

How to apply

You can access the online application form through the link below.Click here to apply for the Canon Collins Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in South Africa. Deadline for applying is Monday 19 August 2019.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Canon Collins Scholarships 2019/2020

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Kader Asmal Fellowship Programme Scholarships 2019/2020 for Postgraduate Study in Ireland (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: Friday 21st December 2018 at 17:00 SA time.

The Embassy of Ireland in South Africa in partnership with Canon Collins Trust invites applications for scholarships for postgraduate study in Ireland commencing in September 2019.

The fellowship programme has two strands:

A) Annual awards for postgraduate study in:

1. Business Managemenr; Economics and Finance

2. Agriculture, Food Science; Environment and Rural development

3. Gender and Human Rights

4. Engineering; Sustainable Technology and Resource Management

5. Information system and Communications Technology

6. Tourism

B) One annual award will be made for a fellowship in:

LLM in International and Comparative Law at Trinity College Dublin. This will be selected by the Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution (CASAC).

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must:

  • be a South African citizen holding a South African Permanent Residence Permit
  • have achieved the necessary standard to be accepted onto a postgraduate course in an institute of higher education in Ireland
  • be seeking funding for a full-time postgraduate programme in one of the above listed subject areas
  • be able to take up fellowship in the academic year 2018/2019
  • Not have already applied for a course at an institution in Ireland – if you have already been admitted to a university you are not eligible

Please note applicants already in possession of a Master’s degree are not eligible

Benefits:

The Kader Asmal Fellowships will cover:

  • university application fees
  • tuition fees
  • examination and other fees
  • economy travel to and from your country of residence to Ireland;
  • settling in allowance, book allowance and study allowance
  • accommodation
  • a monthly personal living allowance (stipend) to cover other living expense for you only and
  • the costs of an entry clearance (student visitor visa) application

How to apply

Applications are now open. Please click here to apply for this scholarship. Applications will close on Friday 21st December 2018 at 17:00 SA time. Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed in February 2019.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Kader Asmal Fellowship Programme Scholarships 2019 

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Canon Collins Scholarships 2018/2019 for Postgraduate Study in South Africa (Funded)

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Application Deadline: 23rd July 2018 at 17.00.

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:

  1. Justice, which includes Law, Economics, Politics and the Environment
  2. Education: policy and practice
  3. 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.

Eligible Requirements:

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

Benefits:

  • In 2018 most awards will be valued at R70,000 for each year of study at Masters and PhD level. In exceptional cases we may offer up to R100,000 per year. We support both full and part-time study and will consider applications from those who wish to study by distance learning.
  • Canon Collins 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:

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Canon Collins Scholarships 2018/2019

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Kader Asmal Fellowship Programme Scholarships 2018/2019 for Postgraduate Study in Ireland (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: Tuesday, 20th February 2018

The Embassy of Ireland in South Africa in partnership with Canon Collins Trust invites applications for scholarships for postgraduate study in Ireland commencing in September 2018.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must:

  • be a South African citizen holding a South African Permanent Residence Permit
  • have achieved the necessary standard to be accepted onto a postgraduate course in an institute of higher education in Ireland
  • be seeking funding for a full-time postgraduate programme in one of the above listed subject areas
  • be able to take up fellowship in the academic year 2017/2018
  • Not have already applied for a course at an institution in Ireland – if you have already been admitted to a university you are not eligible

Please note applicants already in possession of a Master’s degree are not eligible

The fellowship programme has two strands:

A) 13 annual awards for postgraduate study in:

1. Business Management

  • Economics, Accounting, and Human Resource Management
  • Management and Business

2. Agriculture, Food Science & Nutrition

  • Agriculture, Climate Change, Rural Development and Sustainability
  • Food Security and Applied Sciences

3. Public Administration

  • Economics, Accounting, and Human Resource Management
  • Public Health and Global Health

Please click here for a full list of courses you can study under this strand.

B) One annual award will be made for a fellowship in:

Human Rights Law (LLM in Law) at Trinity College Dublin. This will be selected by the Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution (CASAC).

Please click here for a description of the course you can study on this fellowship.

Fellowship Worth:

The Kader Asmal Fellowships will cover:

  • university application fees
  • tuition fees
  • examination and other fees
  • economy travel to and from your country of residence to Ireland;
  • settling in allowance, book allowance and study allowance
  • accommodation
  • a monthly personal living allowance (stipend) to cover other living expense for you only and
  • the costs of an entry clearance (student visitor visa) application
Timelines
  • The scholarship will open for applications on Tuesday 7 November 2017
  • The closing date for applications is Tuesday 20 February 2018.
  • Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed in person in March 2018.
  • Shortlisted applicants will be expected to immediately book for their IELTS exam on www.ielts.org -to be written not later than April 2018.
  • All applicants will know the stage 1 outcome of their application by March/April 2018 so that those selected, may proceed to the next stage and apply to the universities of their choice.
  • Information on making a course application will be provided to shortlisted candidates by the Embassy of Ireland.
  • If you have already applied you are not eligible for this fellowship Please do not email us to ask about the outcome of your application. All notifications will be by email so please make sure you provide an accurate email address.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Kader Asmal Fellowship Programme Scholarships 2018/2019

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Canon Collins Scholarship 2018 for Postgraduate Study in South Africa (Funded)

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Application Deadline: Monday 21 August 2017.

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:

  1. Justice, which includes Law, Economics, Politics and the Environment
  2. Education: policy and practice
  3. 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.

Eligibility Requirements:

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

Benefits:

  • In 2018 most awards will be valued at R70,000 for each year of study at Masters and PhD level. In exceptional cases we may offer up to R100,000 per year.
  • Canon Collins Trust support both full and part-time study and will consider applications from those who wish to study by distance learning.
  • Canon Collins Trust 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:

Apply Now for the Canon Collins Scholarship 2018

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Canon Collins Scholarship 2018 

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2016/2017 Canon Collins Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in South Africa

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Application Deadline: Monday 15 August 2016.

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 early 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:

  1. Justice, which includes Law, Economics, Politics and the Environment
  2. Education: policy and practice
  3. 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.

Eligibility Requirements:

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

Benefits

  • In 2017 most awards will be valued at R65,000 for each year of study at Masters and PhD level.
  • In exceptional cases we may offer up to R100,000 per year. We support both full and part-time study and will consider applications from those who wish to study by distance learning.
  • Canon Collins Trust 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:

Apply Now for the Canon Collins Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in South Africa 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Canon Collins Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in South Africa 

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Canon Collins Scholarships 2016/2017 for Masters Study in the United Kingdom (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: March 20th 2016

Canon Collins Trust offers scholarships to support taught masters degree programmes at certain UK universities.

School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London
Canon Collins Trust partner with SOAS to co-fund two scholarships annually. Applicants must:

  • Be a national of, and normally resident in one of the following countries: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
  • Be in possession of a good Honours degree (minimum second class, upper division or equivalent) or about to graduate in the year of application
  • Be applying for a full-time one-year taught masters course in any subject.
  • Have at least 2 years work experience in a relevant field

University of Sussex
Canon Collins Trust partner with the Mandela Scholarship Fund at the University of Sussex to fund three awards annually. Applicants must:

  • Be a national of, and normally resident in one of the following countries: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
  • Be in possession of a good Honours degree (minimum second class, upper division or equivalent) or about to graduate in the year of application
  • Be applying for a full-time one-year taught masters course in any subject.
  • Have at least 2 years work experience in a relevant field

Queen Mary, University of London
The Simon and Deirdre Gaskell Scholarship at Queen Mary

The scholarship at Queen Mary is funded by Simon and Deirdre Gaskell and limited to the MSc in Global Public Health and Policy. Applicants must:

  • Be a national of, and normally resident in one of the following countries: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
  • Be in possession of a good Honours degree (minimum second class, upper division or equivalent) or about to graduate in the year of application
  • Be applying for the MSc in Global Public Health and Policy
  • Have at least 2 years work experience in a relevant field

University of Edinburgh, MSc in African Studies

This scholarship is co-funded by Canon Collins and the University of Edinburgh. It is limited to the MSc in African Studies. Applicants must:

  • Be a national of, and normally resident in one of the following countries: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
  • Be in possession of a good Honours degree (minimum second class, upper division or equivalent) or about to graduate in the year of application
  • Be applying for the MSc in African Studies
  • Have at least 2 years work experience in a relevant file

Scholarship Worth:

  • All these scholarships cover full tuition fees, a monthly stipend, a return economy flight, a settling-in allowance and other support whilst in the UK.

How to apply

Please read the guidelines   carefully before applying. Applicants must apply to their chosen university separately and awards are conditional on the applicant being offered a place at the relevant university.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Canon Collins Scholarship 2016/2017 for Masters Study in the UK

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Canon Collins Trust Graça Machel SASOL Scholarships 2016 for Master’s study in South Africa (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline :19 October 2015
Canon Collins Trust invites applications from Mozambican women for Graça Machel scholarships for Master’s study in South Africa in 2016.
The Graça Machel scholarship scheme has existed since 2008 and to date approximately 60 women from southern Africa have benefitted from these scholarships.
Graça Machel scholars join an expanding network of African women leaders, and are given the opportunity to attend networking and professional development events.
These scholarships, funded by SASOL, aim to increase the number of number of Mozambican Graça Machel scholars. Awards will be made for study in specific subject areas, as outlined below, and scholars may be given the opportunity to work for SASOL on completion of their studies if appropriate opportunities exist.

Priority Areas

These scholarships are funded by SASOL.  In 2016 SASOL will support make awards under the following priority areas:

1. Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics subjects
2. Petroleum/Drilling Engineering
3. Reservoir Engineering
4. Civil/Mechanical Engineering

Eligibility Requirement:

To apply for a scholarship under this programme you must be:

  • Female
  • A national of and normally resident in Mozambique
  • Seeking to study at Master’s level in one of the subjects named above.
  • 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

The Graça Machel SASOL scholarships include:

  • Tuition fees paid in full
  • A stipend to cover living expenses
  • Medical insurance for scholars studying in South Africa
  • A travel allowance to cover the cost of flights

Application Process:

All applicants are required to send the following supporting documentation:

  • Copy of degree certificates, if available
  • Certified academic transcripts
  • Reference letters from two referees
  • ID document (passport, birth certificate or driver’s license)

You may also need to submit two recent payslips, if currently employed

The form and all supporting documentation must be emailed to scholarships@canoncollins by Monday 19 October 2015

Download the Application Form for the Graça Machel SASOL scholarships 2016

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Graça Machel SASOL scholarships

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2015/2016 University of London LLM by Distance Learning Scholarships for Study in the UK.

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Application Deadline: September 15th 2015
Canon Collins Trust invites applications for scholarships for the Master of Laws (LLM) by distance
learning of the University of London in 2015. These scholarships are made possible by the generosity
of University of London International Programmes which shall waive full tuition and examination entry fees for four scholarship recipients. Local examination fees are not included. Scholarship recipients have between 1 to 5 years to complete the LLM, and continued registration on the course is dependent upon satisfactory progress and academic reports
Eligibility Requirements:

In order to be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must be admitted to the Master of Laws by distance learning programme at the University of London.

Applicants for this scholarship must be:

  • a national of South Africa, Malawi, Zimbabwe or Zambia
  • normally resident in one of these four countries
  • in possession of a good first degree in any field;
  • currently employed in full or part-time work;
  • able to commit a minimum of 10 hours to study per week.

Scholarship Worth:

  • These scholarships are made possible by the generosity of the University of London, who will waiver full tuition and examination entry fees for four scholarship recipients.
  • Local examination fees are not included. Scholarship recipients have between 1 to 5 years to complete the LLM, and continued registration on the course is dependent upon satisfactory progress and academic reports.

Application Process:

All applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation:
• ID document (the following are acceptable: passport, birth certificate, driver’s license)
• Certified academic transcripts
• Certified degree certificates
• Reference letters from two referees
• A copy of your two most recent payslips
Send your completed form and supporting documents no later than 15th September 2015 to [email protected]
For More Information:
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2016 Canon Collins Trust Graça Machel Scholarships for Women

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Application Deadline: 15:00 GMT on Mon, 27 July 2015

In partnership with the Graça Machel Trust, Canon Collins Trust award this scholarship on an annual basis.

Eligibility Requirements:

To apply for a scholarship under this programme you must be:

  • Female
  • A national of and normally resident in one of the SADC countries: Angola, Botswana, DRC, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe
  • 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

Scholarship Worth:

  • Full tuition, stipend and other support for Honours, masters and PhD study at South African universities

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Graça Machel Scholarships for Women  

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2016 Canon Collins Trust Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in South Africa

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Application Deadline: 27th July 2015, at 3pm GMT

Canon Collins Trust invites applications for scholarships for postgraduate study in South Africa in 2016. Canon Collins Trust will provide funding for up to a maximum of two years for Masters and three years for PhD. Continued funding depends upon satisfactory progress and academic reports.
In 2016, the awards will be for only to those studying in three areas:
1. Justice, which includes Law, Economics, Politics and the Environment
2. Education policy and practice
3. Humanities, which includes Literature, History, Anthropology  and the Arts
Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants 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
Application Process
  • Applications are available through the  online application form on www.canoncollins.org.uk/ccsa.html.
  • You will find full instructions online when you start a new form.
  • All sections of the form need to be complete before the system will allow the application form to be
    submitted. Information can be saved and the application form edited until the applicant chooses to submit.
  • All applicants are required to upload the following supporting documentation:
    • Copy of degree certificates, if available
    • Certified academic transcripts
    • Reference letters from two referees
    • ID document (the following are acceptable: passport, birth certificate, driver’s license)
  • You may also need to submit:
    • Proof of refugee status, if applicable
    • Two recent payslips, if currently employed
    • PhD proposal if applicable

Scholarship Worth:

  • In 2016 most awards will be valued at R65,000 for each year of study at Masters and PhD level.
  • In exceptional cases Canon Collins may offer up to R100,000 per year.
  • There is support for both full and part-time study and will consider applications from those who wish to study by distance learning
  • An annual conference for current scholars, usually in July, 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.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Canon Collins Trust Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in South Africa

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2015/2016 Canon Collins Scholarship for Masters Study in the UK

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Application Deadline: 26 February 2015,

Scholarship Worth: All these scholarships cover full tuition fees, a monthly stipend, a return economy flight, a settling-in allowance and other support whilst in the UK.

This programme will reopen for applications on 16 December 2014 and close on 26 February 2015, for study commencing in September 2015.

Canon Collins Trust accepts applications for scholarships to support taught masters degree programmes at certain UK universities.

School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London

We partner with SOAS to co-fund two scholarships annually. Applicants must:

  • Be a national of, and normally resident in one of the following countries: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
  • Be in possession of a good Honours degree (minimum second class, upper division or equivalent) or about to graduate in the year of application
  • Be applying for a full-time one-year taught masters course in any subject.
  • Have at least 2 years work experience in a relevant field

University of Sussex

We partner with the Mandela Scholarship Fund at the University of Sussex to fund three awards annually. Applicants must:

  • Be a national of, and normally resident in one of the following countries: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
  • Be in possession of a good Honours degree (minimum second class, upper division or equivalent) or about to graduate in the year of application
  • Be applying for a full-time one-year taught masters course in any subject.
  • Have at least 2 years work experience in a relevant field

University of Oxford

We partner with the African Studies Centre at the University of Oxford scholarship to co-fund one student annual to take up the MSc in African Studies. Applicants must:

  • Be a national of, and normally resident in one of the following countries: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
  • Be in possession of a good Honours degree (minimum second class, upper division or equivalent) or about to graduate in the year of application
  • Be applying for the MSc in African Studies at the University of Oxford
  • Have at least 2 years work experience in a relevant field

Queen Mary, University of London

The Simon and Deirdre Gaskell Scholarship at Queen Mary

The scholarship at Queen Mary is funded by Simon and Deirdre Gaskell and limited to the MSc in Global Public Health and Policy. Applicants must:

  • Be a national of, and normally resident in one of the following countries: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
  • Be in possession of a good Honours degree (minimum second class, upper division or equivalent) or about to graduate in the year of application
  • Be applying for the MSc in Global Public Health and Policy
  • Have at least 2 years work experience in a relevant field

University of Cambridge

The Canon Collins – FirstRand Cambridge Scholarship

This scholarship is co-funded by Canon Collins, FirstRand Foundation and Clare Hall at the University of Cambridge, as part of its new Global Leaders scholarship programme. Applicants must:

  • Be a national of and resident in South Africa
  • Have applied for one of the one-year taught Master’s degrees (MPhil) listed in the appendix of the guidelines, at the University of Cambridge
  • Not have studied outside of South Africa before for degree purposes
  • Be in possession of a good Honours degree (minimum second class, upper division or equivalent) or about to graduate in the year of application

Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged Black, Coloured or Indian students.

University of Cambridge

The Canon Collins – Tiso Foundation Cambridge Scholarship

This scholarship is co-funded by Canon Collins and the Tiso Foundation at the University of Cambridge, as part of the Global Leaders programme. Applicants must:

  • Be a national of and resident in South Africa
  • Be Black (inclusive of African, Coloured and Indian, as per the Employment Equity Act of South Africa)
  • Have applied for one of the one-year taught Master’s degrees (MPhil) listed in the appendix of the guidelines, at the University of Cambridge
  • Be in possession of a good Honours degree (minimum second class, upper division or equivalent) or about to graduate in the year of application

Selection Criteria

Applicants for the 2015-16 UK Scholarship programme will be assessed on the basis of the information that they supply on their application form against the criteria outlined below:
1. Academic Record and References
Applicants should have a minimum of a good second-class (2.1) undergraduate degree and excellent references. Applicants with a first class degree will have a distinct advantage.
2. Future Impact
All applicants need to articulate how they intend to put their scholarship into action and how the course will enable them to make an enhanced contribution to their community or country.
3. Work Experience
favour applications where there is a demonstrable continuity between an applicant’s work experience, past study and their proposed course of study.
4. Leadership Competencies & Personal Qualities
Applicants will be asked to demonstrate how they have developed their leadership skills in the workplace, academia or in their personal life. Priority will be given to those who can describe occasions in which they have used their skills to build strategic relationships and networks, support peers and mentor others, and/or deliver results that have led to innovation and change.
5. Commitment to Country/Community
We will favour applicants who most clearly show a desire to be part of and to contribute to the future prosperity of southern Africa.
6 . Application form
The application form matters. Applicants should:
  • Demonstrate a good command of English
  • Answer all of the questions properly and completely
  • Complete the application and deliver all supporting documents by the deadline

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2015/2016 Canon Collins Scholarship for Masters Study in the UK

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2015/2016 Kader Asmal Fellowship Programme for South Africans to study in Ireland

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Application Deadline: December 19 2014

Canon Collins Trust, on behalf of the Government of Ireland, invites applications for the Kader Asmal Fellowship Programme.

The fellowship programme has two strands:

A: Eight annual awards for postgraduate study in

  • Business Management;
  • Agriculture, Food Science & nutrition; and
  • Public Administration

For more information and a list of approved courses and universities, click here.

B. A fellowship in Human Rights Law at Trinity College Dublin to be selected by the Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution (CASAC)

For more information and a list of approved courses, click here.

 Eligibility Requirements:

To apply for this scholarship through the Canon Collins Trust you must be:

  • a national of South Africa or Zimbabwe
  • legally resident in South Africa
  • in possession of a good first degree (minimum second class, upper division or equivalent) or about to graduate in the year of application.
  • applying for a full-time one-year master’s degree in one of the eligible courses at an approved Irish university

Fellowship Worth:

The Kader Asmal Fellowships will  cover:

  • university application fees
  • tuition fees;
  • examination and other fees
  • economy travel to and from your country of residence to Ireland;
  • settling in allowance, book allowance and study allowance
  • accommodation;
  • a monthly personal living allowance (stipend) to cover other living expense for you only and
  • the costs of an entry clearance (student visitor visa) application

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Kader Asmal Fellowship Programme for South Africans to study in Ireland

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2015 Graça Machel Scholarship for African Women

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Application Deadline: July 28 2014

Canon Collins Trust  invites applications for the Graça Machel scholarships for women, for postgraduate study in South Africa in 2015. Funding will be provided  for up to a maximum of one year for Honours, two years for Masters and three years for PhD.

Continued funding will depend on satisfactory progress and academic reports. The scholarship covers full tuition fees, a stipend towards living costs, and a travel allowance.

Awards in 2014 were as follows:
•Tuition fees paid in full
•Stipend of ZAR52,000 for South Africans, and ZAR 60,000 for non-South Africans
Travel allowance (for scholars coming to South Africa from other SADC countries only) of
ZAR 7,000.

Are you eligible?

To apply for a scholarship under this programme you must be:

  • Female
  • A national of and normally resident in one of the SADC countries: Angola, Botswana, DRC, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe
  • 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

Benefit

  • Full tuition,
  • stipend and
  • other support for Honours, masters and PhD study at South African universities.

How to apply

The application process is now open and will close at 3 pm BST on 28 July 2014 for study commencing in 2015. Applicants must apply to their chosen universities separately and awards are conditional on the applicant being offered a place at the relevant university.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the  Graça Machel Scholarship

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Canon Collins Trust Distance Learning MBA Scholarships for Africans

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Application Deadline: 24 June 2014.

Canon Collins Trust selects scholars on behalf of Edinburgh Business School for its distance learning MBA programme.

This scholarship covers the cost of all tuition, learning materials and examination fees. Learning materials are available to access online and a hard copy is also sent to scholars by post. The scholarship does not cover travel to examination centres or associated costs such as travel to the graduation ceremony.

Are you eligible?

To be eligible to apply for an Edinburgh Business School MBA Scholarship,

You must:

  • be a national of and ordinarily resident in a sub-Saharan African country
  • be able to say how the MBA will benefit you and your community
  • have a first degree from a recognised university or a professional qualification such as ACCA
  • be at least 25 years old and not older than 50 years old at the time of starting the programme
  • have at least 2 year’s full-time work experience
  • have access to an operational Internet connection (please refer to our Terms and Conditions for full system requirements)

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Canon Collins Trust Distance Learning MBA Scholarships

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2014/2015 Kader Asmal Fellowship for South Africans to study in Ireland.

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Deadline:  17 February 2014.

Canon Collins Trust, on behalf of the Government of Ireland, invites applications for the Kader Asmal Fellowship Programme. Under this fellowship programme, Irish Aid supports students from South Africa to undertake Masters or Postgraduate Diploma level studies in Ireland in strategically-important disciplines including finance, business, engineering, sustainable technologies and public health and nutrition.

Canon Collins Trust invites applications for scholarships for postgraduate study in Ireland  commencing in September 2014, in the following subject areas:
• Business Management
• Agriculture, Food Science & Nutrition; and
• Public Administration

Fellowships will be available for one-year post-graduate courses available in the Universities and
Institutes of Technology listed on www.educationinireland.ie.

The fellowships include tuition fees, a return flight to Ireland, and monthly stipend, insurance and a
settling in allowance.  Applicants must apply separately to the university but need do this only once an offer of a fellowship has been made.

The fellowship programme has two strands:

  1.  Eight annual awards for postgraduate study in
  • Business Management;
  • Agriculture, Food Science & nutrition; and
  • Public Administration

2. A fellowship in Human Rights Law at Trinity College Dublin to be selected by the Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution (CASAC)

Are you eligible?

To apply for this scholarship through the Canon Collins Trust you must:

  • be a national of South Africa or Zimbabwe
  • legally resident in South Africa
  • 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 applying for a full-time one-year master’s degree in one of the eligible courses at an approved Irish university

What the Fellowship offer

The Kader Asmal Fellowships will  cover:

  • university application fees
  • tuition fees;
  • examination and other fees
  • economy travel to and from your country of residence to Ireland;
  • settling in allowance, book allowance and study allowance
  • accommodation;
  • a monthly personal living allowance (stipend) to cover other living expense for you only and
  • the costs of an entry clearance (student visitor visa) application

Applicants will hear the outcome by 30 April 2014

Note:

Applicants need not apply to the university before applying for a fellowship. Successful candidates need only apply to their chosen university once the award has been made. At that time any application fees will be paid by the Fellowship Programme.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Kamal Asmal Fellowship Programme

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