Canon Collins Trust, in collaboration with the Sol Plaatje Educational Project, is currently accepting applications for postgraduate study opportunities in South Africa named as Canon Collins Sol Plaatje Postgraduate Scholarships for the academic session 2023-2024.

The study program will support both full and part-time Masters and PhD level study at a South African university and will consider applications from those who wish to study by distance learning.

Canon Collins Trust is a dynamic organization that aims to create a vibrant community of leaders, thinkers, activists, and social justice organizations. We achieve this by providing support in the form of higher education and research funding, project grants, and hosting international events. Our distinctive approach brings together the realms of activism and research, fostering a space where these two spheres intersect and flourish.

Why should join at Canon Collins Trust? Canon Collins Trust is dedicated to fostering a fresh foundation for human rights in southern Africa by providing support to our scholars and alumni in building robust networks within government and civil society. We facilitate gatherings of our scholars, alumni, and civil society partners to engage in meaningful discussions on topics concerning human rights and social justice.

Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is at 15:00 GMT on Tuesday, 29th August 2023. Late applications will not be considered..

Brief Description

• University or Organisation: Canon Collins Trust
• Department: NA
• Course Level: Masters and PhD
• Award: upto R100,000
• Number of Awards: NA
• Access Mode: Online
• Nationality: Domestic and International
• The award can be taken in South Africa.

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe
• Eligible Course or Subjects: Applicants can apply for a postgraduate degree programme those studying in three areas:1. Justice, which includes Climate Justice, Law, Economics and Politics
  2. Education policy and practice
  3. Humanities, which includes Literature, History, Anthropology and the Arts
• Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:
• Be a national of, or have refugee status in, one of the following countries: Namibia, South Africa, 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.

How to Apply

• How to Apply: Students are required to submit an application for their postgraduate study in a South African University. A scholarship application can be submitted here.
• Supporting Documents: The students are required to present the following documents to the university:
• Copy of degree certificates
• Certified academic transcripts
• ID Document
• References
• Admission Requirements: The applicants must have a good first degree (minimum second class, upper division or equivalent) or are about to graduate in the year of application.
• Language Requirement: The students must meet the language requirements of the university they wish to join.

Benefits

The selected candidates will be provided the value of the scholarship package will range from R20,000 to R100,000 depending on student circumstances.

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