Overview
The Canon Collins Trust offers postgraduate scholarships to African students who want to study in South Africa. The award mainly supports Master's degrees that last one or two years. It is not a full scholarship, so you will need other funds to cover your costs. The scholarship is open to students from specific African countries.
Subjects and level
Any field of study is eligible.
Awards available
The number of awards is not specified.
Who can apply
Students from South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Swaziland, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Angola and Mozambique.
What the award covers
The scholarship supports both full-time and part-time study. It is not a full scholarship, so you should expect to cover some costs yourself. The grants may pay for books, but they do not cover computers or other equipment.
Eligibility requirements
To apply, you must have completed one of the following: a university degree, a three-year post-matric diploma from a recognised training college, or a B.Tech from a former technikon.
How to apply
This scheme is currently closed for applications. The main application process for scholarships in South Africa opens in June and closes in August each year, for study the following year. For the exact deadline, check with the scholarship provider.
Visit the official website (link below) for detailed application instructions. You can download application forms from the website.
Official website
Official Scholarship Website: http://www.canoncollins.org.uk/postgraduatesa.html