2019 Canon Collins Scholarships for Masters Study in the UK
  • Partial Scholarship

Applications are now open for the 2019 Canon Collins Scholarships for Masters Study in the UK.

Canon Collins Trust offers scholarships to support taught masters degree programmes at certain UK universities. Canon Collins partnered with SOAS to co-fund one scholarship annually. Canon Collins also partnered with the Mandela Scholarship Fund at the University of Sussex to co-fund two awards annually. Trust makes awards on the basis of available funding and suitable applicants and numbers may vary. The selection process is highly competitive. Canon Collins make awards to fewer than 5% of those who apply.

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Trust will apply a number of criteria including academic merit, need and the potential to contribute to southern Africa’s future prosperity, to determine which applicants are deserving of the scholarship.

They are looking for future leaders in their fields and therefore demonstrable leadership qualities are important. The past achievements of the applicant, present commitment to further study, as well as their future plans, will be assessed in relation to how that will contribute to the development of southern Africa.

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.  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. Canon Collins favours applications where there is a demonstrable continuity between an applicant’s work experience, past study and their proposed course of study. 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. Canon Collins also favours applicants who most clearly show a desire to be part of and to contribute to the future prosperity of southern Africa.

The application form matters and should demonstrate a good command of English and answer all of the questions properly and completely

Location:

UK

Benefits

  • All these scholarships include tuition fees, a return flight to the UK, and a maintenance allowance.
  • Opportunity to apply for Master’s degree programmes at SOAS and University of Sussex.

 

Eligibilities

School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London
Canon Collins Trust partnered with SOAS to co-fund one scholarship 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  partnered with the Mandela Scholarship Fund at the University of Sussex to co-fund two 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.
Eligible Regions: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Application Process

  • The online application form is of primary importance as it serves as the basis for assessment. The online application form can be found on the Canon Collins Trust website. Applicants will find full instructions online when they start a new form. It is their responsibility to ensure that their application is complete and accurate before submitting the application online.
  • 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 submit the following supporting documentation: Certified copy of undergraduate degree certificate, if available, Certified academic transcripts, Reference letters from two referees, ID document (The following are acceptable: Passport, Birth Certificate, Driver’s License), Proof of refugee status, if applicable.
  • Ideally, applicants should submit an academic reference (preferably from their current supervisor) and a reference from an employer.
  • Applicants should ask their referees to write a reference that relates to their application for this scholarship.
  • It should outline their strengths as an applicant, demonstrate their capacity to study at the level required.

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Application Deadline: February 25, 2019

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