Canon Collins Sol Plaatje Scholarships to Study in South Africa 2024

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Canon Collins Sol Plaatje Scholarships: The Canon Collins Trust, in partnership with the Sol Plaatje Educational Project, is thrilled to announce the Canon Collins Sol Plaatje Scholarships for the academic year 2024. This prestigious scholarship program is open to individuals seeking to pursue Masters and Ph.D. programs in South Africa.

Overview of Canon Collins Sol Plaatje Scholarships

The scholarship recipients can anticipate funding for up to two years for Master’s programs and up to three years for Ph.D. programs. The continuation of this financial support is contingent upon maintaining satisfactory academic progress and submitting regular academic reports.

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Scholarship Details Information
Scholarship Sponsor Canon Collins Trust and Sol Plaatje Educational Project
Host Institution South African University
Scholarship Value R20,000 – R100,000
Number of Awards Multiple
Academic Levels Masters, PhD
Eligibility Open to African nationals

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In 2024, the scholarship program will place a special emphasis on climate justice. Applications related to climate justice may fall within the realm of science or applied science, provided they can demonstrate relevance to climate justice issues.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Canon Collins Sol Plaatje Scholarships, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  1. Applicants must be nationals of, or hold refugee status in, one of the following countries: Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.
  2. Applicants must normally reside in one of the above countries.
  3. Applicants must hold a good first degree (minimum second class, upper division, or equivalent) or be about to graduate in the year of application.
  4. Applicants must be studying or intending to study at a South African university.

Fields of Study

In 2024, the awards will be granted to those studying in the following areas:

  • Justice, including Climate Justice, Law, Economics, and Politics.
  • Education policy and practice.
  • The humanities, including Literature, History, Anthropology, and the Arts.

How to Apply for Canon Collins Sol Plaatje Scholarships

Please ensure you meet all the eligibility requirements and satisfy ALL the outlined criteria before proceeding with your application.

Application Deadline

The application deadline is September 7, 2023.

For more detailed information, please visit the official website by “CLICKING HERE“