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Canon Collins Trust: Fully-Funded Master of Commerce and Internship for Southern Africans
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##### In partnership with the University of Witwatersrand and the Institute of Economic Justice, Canon Collins Trust is currently extending Scholarships for Economic Justice. Read on to know if this opportunity is a great fit for you.
Canon Collins Trust is offering fully-funded scholarships for a Masters of Commerce in Applied Development Economics and a succeeding internship for Southern Africans. The opportunity can be availed at the University of the Witwatersrand in 2022.
### Table of contents
- [Value of the Canon Collins Scholarships for Economic Justice](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/canon-collins-trust-fully-funded-master-of-commerce-and-internship-for-southern-africans/#h-value-of-the-canon-collins-scholarships-for-economic-justice)
- [Eligibility Criteria for Southern Africans](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/canon-collins-trust-fully-funded-master-of-commerce-and-internship-for-southern-africans/#h-eligibility-criteria-for-southern-africans)
- [How to Apply for Master of Commerce Scholarship and Internship](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/canon-collins-trust-fully-funded-master-of-commerce-and-internship-for-southern-africans/#h-how-to-apply-for-master-of-commerce-scholarship-and-internship)
## Value of the Canon Collins Scholarships for Economic Justice
More than the experience of a quality education, the Canon Collins Scholarship for Economic Justice includes:
- a contribution towards costs for the duration of student’s study period (R60,000 per academic year);
- a 6-month paid internship at the Institute for Economic Justice, which is 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 Southern African networks, and strengthen their academic and leadership skills through organized events.
The Canon Collins Trust 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 realizes socio-economic rights for all. Funding for these scholarships has been made possible through the support received from the Sol Plaatje Educational Project (SPEP).
Furthermore, successful applicants will be expected to apply for the 2022 Wits University Postgraduate Merit Award.
## Eligibility Criteria for Southern Africans
In order to qualify for the fully-funded master’s degree and internship opportunity, eligible Southern African 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 honors’ level academic qualification with a minimum grade point average of 75%, or be in their final year of Honors 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 realizes socio-economic rights;
- be available to undertake a 6-month paid internship at the Institute of Economic Justice immediately after completion of study.
## How to Apply for Master of Commerce Scholarship and Internship
Please download and read [the guidelines](https://canoncollins.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/media/2021/06/29144143/Economic-Justice-Scholarship_Guidelines-for-applicants.pdf) carefully before applying for this scholarship.
Prior to submitting an application, it is important for aspiring scholars to browse through [information](https://canoncollins.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/media/2021/06/29135812/MCom-ADE-Brochure.pdf) on the Masters of Commerce in Applied Development Economics and the eligibility requirements of the university itself.
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Currently applying to or enrolled at the Masters level
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
- Demonstrated financial need (most fully funded sponsors verify household income)
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Research proposal or statement of purpose (500–2,000 words for PhD)
- Published or unpublished writing sample (PhD and research-led Masters)
- Financial-need declaration or family-income statement (sponsor-specific template)
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Canon Collins Trust: Fully-Funded Master of Commerce and Internship for Southern Africans?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the Masters level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to the host country for the duration of the programme.
Is the Canon Collins Trust: Fully-Funded Master of Commerce and Internship for Southern Africans fully funded?+
Funding model: Fully Funded. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.