Canon Collins Trust

Canon Collins Trust Building a community of researchers and activists across southern Africa who create and use research for social impact.

Canon Collins Trust works to build a community of change agents across southern Africa who create and use research for social impact. Through our postgraduate and research funding, project grants and international events programme, our unique approach cultivates a space where activism and research meet. Subscribe to our quarterly Organisational Newsletters with news, invitations (UK and SA), oppor

tunities and features for our wider community. Subscribe https://bit.ly/CanonCollinsNews

If you would like news, invitations (southern Africa) and opportunities specifically for our alumni and scholars, subscribe to our Network Newsletter: https://bit.ly/CCTNetworkNews

If you would like to exclusively be informed about scholarships as they become available, as well as advice on how to apply, subscribe to our Scholarships Alert: https://bit.ly/ScholarshipAlert

TOM QUEBA SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE APPROACHINGApplications for the Tom Queba and Pegasys Scholarships for Social Change clos...
22/08/2026

TOM QUEBA SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE APPROACHING

Applications for the Tom Queba and Pegasys Scholarships for Social Change close on Monday 24 August at 3:00 pm UK time.

If you have started your application, use this time to complete every section, upload all the required supporting documents and submit it as soon as possible.

Please do not wait until the final hour. Increased traffic may slow the application portal or cause technical issues that could affect your submission.

Finalise and submit your application early, then confirm that it has been received successfully.

Apply here:https://canoncollins.org/scholarships/tom-queba-scholarships-for-social-change/

RMTF APPLICATIONS CLOSE TODAYToday is the final day to apply for the Ros Moger and Terry Furlong (RMTF) Scholarships for...
21/08/2026

RMTF APPLICATIONS CLOSE TODAY

Today is the final day to apply for the Ros Moger and Terry Furlong (RMTF) Scholarships for Postgraduate Study.

Applications close today, Friday 21 August, at 3:00 pm UK time.

If you have started an application, please finalise and submit it now. Check that you have completed every section and uploaded all the required supporting documents.

Do not wait until the final hour. Increased traffic may slow the application portal or cause technical issues that could affect your submission.

Submit early: https://canoncollins.org/scholarships/canon-collins-rmtf-scholarships-for-postgraduate-study/

MEET ONE OF OUR SPEAKERS: DR THANDI GAMEDZEYou are invited to:THE ROLE OF THE CHURCHA webinar on the crisis facing Afric...
19/08/2026

MEET ONE OF OUR SPEAKERS: DR THANDI GAMEDZE

You are invited to:

THE ROLE OF THE CHURCH
A webinar on the crisis facing African migrants in South Africa

Join, Dr Thandi Gamedze and fellow speakers later this afternoon for a critical conversation on the crisis unfolding across South Africa and the role religious communities and scholars should play in responding.

Date: 19 August 2026
Time: 16:30–18:00
Platform: Zoom

Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Sgizyy-ZRaq9TMVsnzT7mQ #/registration

Hosted by the Religious Justice Initiative, in partnership with the Desmond Tutu Centre for Religion and Social Justice at the University of the Western Cape and the Canon Collins Trust.

We warmly invite you to join the conversation and share this invitation with your networks.

MEET ONE OF OUR SPEAKERS: IVOR BAATJESYou are invited to:THE ROLE OF THE CHURCHA webinar on the crisis facing African mi...
19/08/2026

MEET ONE OF OUR SPEAKERS: IVOR BAATJES

You are invited to:

THE ROLE OF THE CHURCH
A webinar on the crisis facing African migrants in South Africa

Join, Canon Collins Trust Executive Director, Ivor Baatjes and fellow speakers later this afternoon for a critical conversation on the crisis unfolding across South Africa and the role religious communities and scholars should play in responding.

Date: 19 August 2026
Time: 16:30–18:00
Platform: Zoom

Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Sgizyy-ZRaq9TMVsnzT7mQ #/registration

Hosted by the Religious Justice Initiative, in partnership with the Desmond Tutu Centre for Religion and Social Justice at the University of the Western Cape and the Canon Collins Trust.

We warmly invite you to join the conversation and share this invitation with your networks.

MEET ONE OF OUR SPEAKERS: BISHOP PAUL VERRYNYou are invited to:THE ROLE OF THE CHURCHA webinar on the crisis facing Afri...
18/08/2026

MEET ONE OF OUR SPEAKERS: BISHOP PAUL VERRYN

You are invited to:

THE ROLE OF THE CHURCH
A webinar on the crisis facing African migrants in South Africa

Join Bishop Paul Verryn and fellow speakers for a critical conversation on the crisis unfolding across South Africa and the role religious communities and scholars should play in responding.

Date: 19 August 2026
Time: 16:30–18:00
Platform: Zoom

Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Sgizyy-ZRaq9TMVsnzT7mQ #/registration

Hosted by the Religious Justice Initiative, in partnership with the Desmond Tutu Centre for Religion and Social Justice at the University of the Western Cape and the Canon Collins Trust.

We warmly invite you to join the conversation and share this invitation with your networks.

MEET ONE OF OUR SPEAKERS: DR PRECIOUS SIMBAYou are invited to:THE ROLE OF THE CHURCHA webinar on the crisis facing Afric...
18/08/2026

MEET ONE OF OUR SPEAKERS: DR PRECIOUS SIMBA

You are invited to:

THE ROLE OF THE CHURCH
A webinar on the crisis facing African migrants in South Africa

Join Dr Precious Simba and fellow speakers for a critical conversation on the crisis unfolding across South Africa and the role religious communities and scholars should play in responding.

Date: 19 August 2026
Time: 16:30–18:00
Platform: Zoom

Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Sgizyy-ZRaq9TMVsnzT7mQ #/registration

Hosted by the Religious Justice Initiative, in partnership with the Desmond Tutu Centre for Religion and Social Justice at the University of the Western Cape and the Canon Collins Trust.

We warmly invite you to join the conversation and share this invitation with your networks.

REMINDER: APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDEDThe deadline to apply for the Ros Moger and Terry Furlong (RMTF) Scholarships for...
18/08/2026

REMINDER: APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED

The deadline to apply for the Ros Moger and Terry Furlong (RMTF) Scholarships for Postgraduate Study was extended to Friday 21st at 3:00 pm UK time.

Does your research have the potential to shape a more just future for Southern Africa?

The RMTF Postgraduate Scholarship supports postgraduate study in South Africa for students committed to advancing social justice across the region.

Eligible fields include:

•⁠ ⁠Justice, including Climate Justice, Law, Economics and Politics
•⁠ ⁠Education Policy and Practice
•⁠ ⁠Humanities, including Literature, History, Anthropology and the Arts, with a focus on social justice

Applicants from Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe are encouraged to apply.

If you have not started your application, apply now. If you have already started, complete and submit it as soon as possible.

Please avoid waiting until the final hours. The application portal may experience increased traffic as the deadline approaches, which could slow the system or cause technical issues. Submit early and confirm that all required documents have been uploaded successfully.

Deadline: Friday 21st at 3:00 pm UK time

Apply here: https://canoncollins.org/scholarships/canon-collins-rmtf-scholarships-for-postgraduate-study/

REMINDER: APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDEDThe deadline to apply for the Tom Queba and Pegasys Scholarships for Social Chang...
18/08/2026

REMINDER: APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED

The deadline to apply for the Tom Queba and Pegasys Scholarships for Social Change was extended to Monday 24th at 3:00 pm UK time.

The scholarship offers R85,000 towards Honours and Master’s studies at South African universities in 2027.

The opportunity is open to Black and Coloured South African students pursuing qualifications in:

•⁠ ⁠Justice
•⁠ ⁠Education
•⁠ ⁠Humanities
•⁠ ⁠Arts
•⁠ ⁠Sciences
•⁠ ⁠Applied Sciences

If you are committed to using your education to advance social change, this scholarship can support your academic journey and future impact.

If you have not started your application, apply now. If you have already begun, complete and submit it as soon as possible.

Please avoid waiting until the final hours. High application volumes may slow the system or cause technical issues as the deadline approaches. Submit early and check that all required supporting documents have been uploaded successfully.

Deadline: Monday 24th at 3:00 pm UK time

Apply here: https://canoncollins.org/scholarships/tom-queba-scholarships-for-social-change/

You Are InvitedTHE ROLE OF THE CHURCHA Webinar on the Crisis Facing African Migrants in South AfricaDate: 19 August 2026...
17/08/2026

You Are Invited

THE ROLE OF THE CHURCH

A Webinar on the Crisis Facing African Migrants in South Africa
Date: 19 August 2026 Time: 16:30-18:00

Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Sgizyy-ZRaq9TMVsnzT7mQ #/registration

Speakers: Bishop Paul Verryn | Dr Thandi Gamedze | Dr Precious Simba | Ivor Baatjes

The Religious Justice Initiative (RJI), in partnership with the Desmond Tutu Centre for Religion and Social Justice (University of the Western Cape) and the Canon Collins Trust, invites you to a webinar to reflect on the crisis unfolding across South Africa and
to consider how religious communities and scholars should respond.

We warmly invite you to join the conversation and to share this invitation with others in your community.

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