Canon Collins Trust

02/10/2026

Final Reminder: Applications Close Today

Applications for the University of London’s postgraduate law distance-learning opportunity close today, Friday, 2 October 2026, at 16:00 SAST.
If you have started an application, please finalise and submit it now. Check that you have provided all the required information and received confirmation that your application was successfully submitted.
Do not wait until the final hour. The application system may become congested as the deadline approaches.

This is a life-changing opportunity to pursue a Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma or Master of Laws (LLM) while continuing to work.
Please share this final reminder with eligible applicants in Malawi, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Deadline: Today at 16:00 SAST
Finalise and submit your application: https://canoncollins.org/scholarships/uol-llm-scholarships/

01/10/2026

September 2026 was a packed month for Canon Collins Sol Plaatje Scholar Alex Gwaze, a PhD candidate in Film and Media Studies at the University of Cape Town. He presented four research papers at three conferences across the United Kingdom and South Africa, contributing to conversations about African representation, digital culture and identity.

At the MeCCSA Postgraduate Network Conference at the University of Reading, UK, Alex presented:
• “Coined and Deleted: Towards a Theory of Wakandafication in Contemporary African Screen Representation.”

At SACOMM 2026 at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, he presented two papers:
• “Creating Content or Performing Data: How Social Media Platform Algorithms Reshape Self-Expression.”
• “Local Practices, Global Platforms: African Spirituality Mediated Through Western Screen Genres.”

At the SAVAH Conference 2026 in Makhanda, he presented:
• “Black Tagging: Digital Tagging Practices as Contemporary African Oral Tradition.”

Across these papers, Alex examines how Africanness, Blackness and Whiteness interact in contemporary popular culture, and how digital technologies shape those relationships. His work connects film and screen studies, social media, communication and visual arts, asking critical questions about how identities are represented and expressed.
Congratulations, Alex, on a productive month of sharing your scholarship and bringing these questions into conversation across disciplines.

30/09/2026

Deadline Extended: Postgraduate Law via Distance Learning

The application deadline has been extended to Friday, 2 October 2026 at 16:00 SAST.

Eligible applicants can apply to study online for a Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma or Master of Laws (LLM) through the University of London’s distance-learning programme.
Applicants must:
• Be a national of, or hold refugee status in, Malawi, South Africa, Zambia or Zimbabwe
• Normally reside in one of these countries
• Meet the academic requirements for admission
• Be employed full-time or part-time
• Be able to dedicate at least 10 hours per week to studying
If you have started an application, use this additional time to finalise and submit it. Please do not wait until the last few hours, as the application system may become overwhelmed by last-minute submissions.

This is a life-changing opportunity. Please share this update widely so that eligible applicants are aware of the extension.
New deadline: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 16:00 SAST
Learn more and apply: https://canoncollins.org/scholarships/uol-llm-scholarships/

30/09/2026

Final Reminder: Leigh Day Scholarship Applications Close Today

Only a few hours remain to apply for the Leigh Day Scholarship.

Second- and third-year LLB students at the University of the Western Cape and the University of Fort Hare can apply for financial support to complete their studies.
Applicants must:
• Be a national of Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia or Zimbabwe
• Have a strong academic record and demonstrate involvement in extracurricular activities
• Be enrolled as a second- or third-year undergraduate law student at UWC or UFH
• Be on track to complete their LLB coursework by December 2027 or December 2028
Successful applicants will receive R40,000 per academic year for up to two years. Full-time, part-time and distance-learning students will be considered.
If you have started your application, finalise and submit it immediately. Do not wait until the final hour, as the application system may become overwhelmed by last-minute submissions.
Please share this reminder widely so that eligible students do not miss this life-changing opportunity.
Deadline: Today, 30 September 2026
Find more information and apply: https://canoncollins.org/scholarships/leigh-day-llb-scholarship-at-university-of-fort-hare/

29/09/2026

One Day Remaining: Leigh Day Scholarship Applications Close Tomorrow, 30 September 2026.

Second- and third-year LLB students at the University of the Western Cape and the University of Fort Hare can apply for financial support to complete their studies.
Applicants must:
• Be a national of Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia or Zimbabwe
• Have a strong academic record and demonstrate involvement in extracurricular activities
• Be enrolled as a second- or third-year undergraduate law student at UWC or UFH
• Be on track to complete their LLB coursework by December 2027 or December 2028

Successful applicants will receive R40,000 per academic year for up to two years. Applications are open to full-time, part-time and distance-learning students.

If you have started an application, finalise and submit it today. Application systems can become overwhelmed close to the deadline, so avoid waiting until the final hours.

Please share it widely so that eligible students in your network have a chance to apply.
Application deadline: 30 September 2026

Find more information and apply: https://canoncollins.org/scholarships/leigh-day-llb-scholarship-at-university-of-fort-hare/

29/09/2026

Applications close on 30 September 2026.

Advance your legal education while continuing your career through the University of London’s distance-learning programme. You can study online for a Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma or Master of Laws (LLM), with the flexibility to balance your studies with work and other commitments.
Applicants must:
• Be a national of, or hold refugee status in, Malawi, South Africa, Zambia or Zimbabwe
• Normally reside in one of these countries
• Meet the academic requirements for admission
• Be employed full-time or part-time
• Be able to dedicate at least 10 hours per week to studying

If you are eligible, finalise and submit your application today. Application systems can become overwhelmed close to the deadline, so do not leave your submission until the final hours.

This is a life-changing opportunity. Please share it widely so that it reaches eligible applicants before applications close.

Application deadline: 30 September 2026
Learn more and apply: https://canoncollins.org/scholarships/uol-llm-scholarships/

25/09/2026

25/09/2026

Only Five Days Left to Apply: Leigh Day Scholarships

Applications close on 30 September 2026.

Second- and third-year LLB students at the University of the Western Cape and the University of Fort Hare can apply for financial support to complete their studies.

Applicants must:

• Be a national of Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia or Zimbabwe
• Have a strong academic record and demonstrate involvement in extracurricular activities
• Be enrolled as a second- or third-year undergraduate law student at UWC or UFH
• Be on track to complete their LLB coursework by December 2027 or December 2028

Successful applicants will receive R40,000 per academic year for up to two years. Applications are open to full-time, part-time and distance-learning students.

This is a life-changing opportunity. If you meet the eligibility requirements, start your application now and allow enough time to gather and submit all the required documents. Do not wait until the final day.

Please share this opportunity widely. It could reach a student who needs financial support to complete their law degree.

Application deadline: 30 September 2026

Find more information and apply here: https://canoncollins.org/scholarships/leigh-day-llb-scholarship-at-university-of-fort-hare/

25/09/2026

Only Five Days Left to Apply: Postgraduate Law via Distance Learning

Applications close on 30 September 2026.

Advance your legal education while continuing your career through the University of London’s distance-learning programme. You can study online for a Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma or Master of Laws (LLM), with the flexibility to balance your studies with work and other commitments.

Applicants must:
• Be a national of, or hold refugee status in, Malawi, South Africa, Zambia or Zimbabwe
• Normally reside in one of these countries
• Meet the academic requirements for admission
• Be employed full-time or part-time
• Be able to dedicate at least 10 hours per week to studying

This is a life-changing opportunity. If you meet the eligibility requirements, apply now and give yourself enough time to complete and submit all the required information. Do not wait until the final day.

Please share this opportunity as widely as possible. Someone in your network may be eligible and need to see it.

Application deadline: 30 September 2026

Learn more and apply: https://canoncollins.org/scholarships/uol-llm-scholarships/

23/09/2026

Meet Nomahlubi Mbangamthi, Canon Collins Trust’s 2026 Scholars’ Scholar.

Chosen by an alumni panel, Nomahlubi stood out for their commitment to social justice, thoughtful leadership and energetic community engagement. In this video, they share their journey and what this recognition means to them.

Join us in congratulating Nomahlubi as they begin their year as Scholars’ Scholar.

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACjfqRjuJlo