Scholarships from Canon Collins Sol Plaatje for Studying in South Africa in 2024
Applications are now being accepted for the Scholarships from Canon Collins Sol Plaatje for Studying in South Africa in 2024 which are administered by the Canon Collins Trust in association with the Sol Plaatje Educational Project. The grants are unique for those pursuing master’s and doctoral degrees. Funding will be provided by the Sol Plaatje Educational Project and Canon Collins Trust for a maximum of two years for master’s degrees and three years for doctoral degrees. Sustained support is contingent upon both academic performance and satisfactory advancement.
SUMMARY
Scholarship Sponsor(s): Canon Collins Trust and Sol Plaatje Educational Project
Host Institution(s): South African University
Scholarship Worth: R20,000 – R100,000
Number of Awards: Several
Study Level: Masters & PhD
Nationality: Africans
DETAILS | Canon Collins Sol Plaatje Scholarships
Interdisciplinary courses and doctoral studies may sometimes defy easy categorization. Applicants are urged to use their judgement in assessing whether to apply. But applications that clearly do not fall within these areas (for example MBAs, medical sciences, sports sciences and applied sciences) will not be considered for an award. In 2024, climate justice will be a priority. Climate Justice related scholarship applications may be in a science or applied science field as long as the application can demonstrate its relevance to climate justice related matters.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for Canon Collins Sol Plaatje Scholarships, applicants are expected to meet the following conditions:
Applicants must be a national of, or have refugee status in, one of the following countries:
Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe
Applicants must be normally resident in one of the above countries
Applicants must be in possession of a good first degree (minimum second class, upper division or equivalent) or about to graduate in the year of application
Applicants must be studying or applying to study at a South African university
Eligible Courses
In 2024, 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 Please only apply if your programme of study falls into one of these disciplines.
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: To be considered for Canon Collins Sol Plaatje Scholarships or Tom Queba Scholarship for Social Change, applicants should register and submit application online for this scholarship. Please apply only if you are eligible and meet ALL of the criteria. Please download and read the guidelines carefully before applying for this scholarship.
Application Deadline: September 7, 2024
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