Canon Collins Trust and University of London Scholarship for Distance Learning South Africa 2026

The University of London was first established in 1836 by the Royal Charter for the benefit of the public. Over time, the University has offered students a wide range of academic opportunities that are easily accessible. The University of London is a leader in education and was the first to admit students, regardless of their gender, religion, or race. In 1985, the University was also the first to give students the opportunity to study wherever they are- this provided access to higher education all over the world. Canon Collins Trust was established in 1981, today, it is a community of activists and researchers with the aim to create change and social impact. The trust was established by Canon John Collins, who was famous for social movements such as Christian Action, Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, and the British Anti Apartheid Movement. The Canon Collins Trust focuses on both human rights and education with the aim of empowering individuals living within the Southern African society.

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered): You must be a national or have refugee status in South Africa, Malawi, Zambia or ZimbabweYou must reside in one of the above countriesYou must have completed the necessary qualifications for admission to the programme (read theadmission criteria for UL Law programmes hereYou must be currently employed (full time or part time)You must be able to commit to at least 10 hours of study per weekYou must be interested in studying towards a Law related qualification, as listed above Note: applicants do NOT have to be admitted to the programme before applying for the scholarship, but applicants will be required to apply for admission if they are selected for a scholarship.Apply for admission here.

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Applications must be submitted online at:Canon Collins Trust and University of London Scholarship Application 2026 Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Canon Collins Trust LLM Scholarship. Applicants must read theGuidelines for Applicantsbefore applying. Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified): ID document, birth certificate, passport or driver’s licenseAcademic transcripts (if applying for LLM studies)Degree certificates, school certificates or other certificates (if applying for LLM studies)2 x reference letters – they must relate to the scholarship application and indicate how you would be a suitable candidate (preferably a reference from an employer and an academic reference or 2 work references if you have not attended university)2 most recent payslips