Canon Collins Tom Queba Scholarship

The Canon Collins Tom Queba Scholarship is offered by the Canon Collins Trust in partnership with the Tom Queba Memorial Fund.

This scholarship supports Masters and Doctoral candidates at South African universities.

About the Canon Collins Tom Queba Scholarship

Open exclusively to black South African females, it provides financial assistance for up to two years of study, valued at R85,000 in 2023. But the benefits extend beyond financial support.

If your application is successful and you are awarded the scholarship, you will gain access to leadership development events and become part of a vibrant network.

This will help you achieve personal and professional growth alongside like-minded individuals.

Eligible fields of study include:

  1. Education
  2. Humanities and the Arts
  3. Justice
  4. Sciences and Applied Sciences

The focus, however, remains on studies geared towards social change.

Whether you wish to involve in tackling educational inequalities, promoting social justice, or contributing to scientific advancements with societal impact, this scholarship can prepare you adequately.

Canon Collins Tom Queba Scholarship Application Form

The application process for the Canon Collins Tom Queba Scholarship is online and requires the following documents:

  1. Completed application form: Download the form from the Canon Collins Trust website.
  2. Academic transcripts: Certified copies of your undergraduate and, if applicable, postgraduate transcripts.
  3. Motivation letter: Expressing your academic goals, research interests, and commitment to social change (maximum 2 pages).
  4. Study proposal: Outlining your intended field of study, research topic, and its potential contribution to social change (maximum 5 pages).
  5. Two academic references: From university lecturers familiar with your work.
  6. Proof of South African citizenship: Certified copy of your ID document or birth certificate.

Applications must be submitted electronically through the Canon Collins Trust website before the closing date.

Ensure all documents are properly formatted and submitted within the stipulated timeframe.

It is important for you to note that incomplete applications or applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

The selection process is intense and very competitive. The selection committee considers several factors, including:

  1. Academic merit: Demonstrated through your transcripts and references.
  2. Research potential: Clarity and feasibility of your study proposal and its alignment with social change goals.
  3. Commitment to social change: Articulated clearly in your motivation letter and supported by relevant experiences.
  4. Financial need: Assessed based on your application and supporting documentation.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews between October and November. Successful applicants will be notified in December.

The Canon Collins Tom Queba Scholarship Closing Date

The application period for the 2024 Canon Collins Tom Queba Scholarship will likely open in mid-2024.

While the exact date hasn’t been announced yet, keep an eye on the Canon Collins Trust website and Bursaries Africa for updates.

Remember that applying early increases your chances of selection.

So start gathering your documents and crafting your application well in advance to ensure a smooth submission process.

If you need to make any immediate inquiries, you can reach the Canon Collins Trust at +27 (10) 500 2303 (South Africa) or +44 (20) 8004 8362 (UK).

You can also email all your questions to them through the following address: [email protected].