Interested in a postgraduate study in South Africa? Then take the chance to apply for the Canon Collins RMTF Scholarships to study in South Africa starting in 2026. Qualified applicants are encouraged to take advantage of this fully funded scholarship offer.
The scholarship will provide funding for up to a maximum of two years for Masters and PhD with the ability to reapply for a third year. Continued funding depends upon satisfactory progress and academic reports.
SUMMARY:
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): Canon Collins Trust/RMTF
- Host Institution(s): Universities in South Africa
- Scholarship Worth: Not specified
- Number of Awards: Not Specified
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Nationality: Africans
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Eligibility Criteria | Canon Collins RMTF Scholarships
To be considered for a scholarship under this programme you must meet the following requirements:
- be a national of, or hold recognised refugee status in, one of the following countries: Angola,
- Botswana, Eswatini (Swaziland), Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe
- be ordinarily resident in one of the above countries;
- be applying for, or currently enrolled in, a Master’s or PhD programme at a South African university;
- hold, or expect to obtain in the year of application:
- a good Honours degree (minimum Second Class Upper Division or equivalent) if applying for Master’s study;
- or good Master’s degree if applying for PhD study;
- demonstrate a sustained commitment to social justice through at least two 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. Such engagement may include, but is not limited to, community-based initiatives, advocacy, teaching or mentoring, public service, civil society or NGO involvement, social impact research, professional practice, or leadership in activities that promote equity and inclusion;
- be pursuing studies or research that contribute to understanding, responding to, or addressing a significant social justice challenge affecting Southern Africa;
- if applying for PhD study, 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.
Eligible Areas of Study
In 2026, awards will be made only to those studying in three areas:
- Justice, which includes Climate Justice, Law, Economics and Politics
- Education policy and practice
- Humanities, which includes Literature, History, Anthropology and the Arts
Scholarship Benefits
The scholarship will provide;
- Funding for up to a maximum of two years for Masters and three years for PhD.
- The value will range from R20,000 to R100,000 depending on student circumstances.
- Both full and part-time study are supported, distance learning programmes.
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Application Procedures
How to Apply: If you are eligible and ready to apply for the Canon Collins RMTF Scholarships for Postgraduate study in South Africa, please click here to start application. Application process consists of two stages.
Application Deadline: 14August 2026 at 16:00 SAST.
