Canon Collins 2021 Scholarship for Economic Justice at Wits University

Canon Collins Trust, in partnership with the University of the Witwatersrand and the Institute of Economic Justice, is offering scholarships for a Masters of Commerce in Applied Development Economics at the University of the Witwatersrand in 2022.

These scholarships seek to support exceptional individuals who are committed to social justice in Southern Africa, and for whom a postgraduate qualification is an essential tool in working towards advancing economic justice, and promoting equitable economic development that realises socio-economic rights for all. Funding for these scholarships has been made possible through support received from the Sol Plaatje Educational Project (SPEP).

We offer funding towards your Masters course, an opportunity to enhance your networks and strengthen your leadership skills through organised events, and a 6-month paid internship at the Institute of Economic Justice, a progressive economics think tank committed to building a more just economy.

Successful applicants will be expected to apply for the 2022 Wits University Postgraduate Merit Award.

• Table of Content
• About Canon Collins Trust
• Canon Collins Scholarship for Economic Justice
• Aim and Benefits of Canon Collins Scholarship for Economic Justice
• Requirements for Canon Collins Scholarship for Economic Justice Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Canon Collins Trust

The Educational Trust for southern Africa was founded in 1981 by the British Defence and Aid Fund for Southern Africa (BDAF), principally by Ethel de Keyser, director of BDAF and Canon John Collins, the founder of BDAF. After the passing of Canon Collins, the Trust was renamed the Canon Collins Educational Trust for southern Africa.

Canon Collins Scholarship for Economic Justice

Aim and Benefits of Canon Collins Scholarship for Economic Justice

The Canon Collins Scholarship for Economic Justice includes:

• a contribution towards your costs for the duration of your study period (R60,000 per academic year);
• a 6-month paid internship at the Institute for Economic Justice, a progressive economics think thank located in Johannesburg that works at the intersection of policy, research and advocacy to build a more just economy; and
• an opportunity to enhance your networks, and strengthen your academic and leadership skills through organised events.

Requirements for Canon Collins Scholarship for Economic Justice Qualification

Eligible applicants must:

• be a resident national of South Africa, Namibia or Zimbabwe;
• be applying for a full-time Masters of Commerce in Applied Development Economics at the University of the Witwatersrand in 2022;
• hold an honours’ level academic qualification with a minimum grade point average of 75%, or be in their final year of Honours study in the year of the application;
• demonstrate a commitment to apply their skills and qualifications to advancing social justice, and promoting equitable economic development that realises socio-economic rights;
• be available to undertake a 6-month paid internship at the Institute of Economic Justice immediately after completion of study.

Please download and read the guidelines carefully before applying for this scholarship

Please see here for information on the Masters of Commerce in Applied Development Economics and the eligibility requirements of the university.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Canon Collins website.