Grant opportunity
Canon Collins RMTF Scholarships for Postgraduate Study 2027
Canon Collins Trust is offering postgraduate scholarships in South Africa for Southern African scholars working on social justice, education, humanities and related development challenges.
- Funder
- Canon Collins Trust
- Stage 1 applications close 14 August 2026 at 4:00pm GMT
- Stage 1 applications close 14 August 2026 at 4:00pm GMT: Aug 14, 2026
- Award
- R20,000 to R100,000 depending on student circumstances; funding for up to two years for Master's and up to three years for PhD
- Applicant
- Nationals or recognised refugees from Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe who are resident in one of those countries and applying for or enrolled in Master's or PhD study at a South African university.
- Discipline
- Education and Higher Education
- Region
- Southern Africa
- Posted
- Jul 23, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The RMTF scholarship supports postgraduate study in South Africa for candidates whose academic work contributes to social justice challenges affecting Southern Africa.
Who can apply
Applicants must meet the citizenship, residence, academic and subject-area requirements, show sustained commitment to social justice, and pursue eligible Master's or PhD study at a South African university.
What it supports
- Justice, including climate justice, law, economics and politics.
- Education policy and practice.
- Humanities, including literature, history, anthropology and the arts.
Funding and duration
- Scholarship package ranges from R20,000 to R100,000 according to student circumstances.
- Funding can cover up to two years for Master's study and up to three years for PhD study, subject to progress.
- Scholars join Canon Collins events, conferences and leadership networks.
Stage 1 applications close 14 August 2026 at 4:00pm GMT
Stage 1 applications close 14 August 2026 at 4:00pm GMT: Aug 14, 2026
How to apply
Read the official guidelines, confirm that the programme of study falls within the listed fields, and complete the Stage 1 online application by 14 August 2026.
Call details
Source-based overview
Canon Collins Trust invites applications for postgraduate study in South Africa in 2027. The scholarships support Master's and PhD candidates from Southern Africa whose studies and research contribute to social justice. The application process has two stages: an initial short application with core supporting documents, followed by a more detailed application for shortlisted candidates.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the citizenship, residence, academic and subject-area requirements, show sustained commitment to social justice, and pursue eligible Master's or PhD study at a South African university.
Funding and benefits
Scholarship package ranges from R20,000 to R100,000 according to student circumstances.
Funding can cover up to two years for Master's study and up to three years for PhD study, subject to progress.
Scholars join Canon Collins events, conferences and leadership networks.
Themes and supported activities
Justice, including climate justice, law, economics and politics.
Education policy and practice.
Humanities, including literature, history, anthropology and the arts.
Deadline and timeline
Stage 1 applications close 14 August 2026 at 4:00pm GMT: Stage 1 applications close 14 August 2026 at 4:00pm GMT: Aug 14, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Read the official guidelines, confirm that the programme of study falls within the listed fields, and complete the Stage 1 online application by 14 August 2026.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.