Canon Collins Trust Tom Queba and Pegasys Scholarships for Social Change 2026
- Omran Aburayya
- Aug 7
- 2 min read
If you're a passionate young South African ready to drive social and environmental change, the Tom Queba and Pegasys Scholarships for Social Change 2026 offer a transformative opportunity to pursue Honours or Master’s study now that applications are open.
🎓 Scholarship Summary
Location: South African universities (Honours or Master’s level)
Host Institution: Canon Collins Trust, in partnership with the Tom Queba Memorial Fund and Pegasys
Study Level: Honours and Master’s (full-time, part-time, or distance learning)
Target Group: Young Black or Coloured South African nationals, under age 34, committed to social change
Fields of Study / Focus: Justice; Education; Humanities & the Arts; Sciences & Applied Sciences—must contribute to social/environmental development and uplift the poorest communities
Value & Coverage: R85,000 per year, up to a maximum of 2 years
Duration: Maximum of two years
Application Deadline: 2 September 2025, at 17:00 South African time (GMT+2)
Eligible To: Black or Coloured South African nationals residing in South Africa, under age 34, with at least a 2nd-class upper-division first degree (or pending graduation), studying Honours or Master’s in one of the eligible fields
✨ Scholarship Overview
Administered by Canon Collins Trust in collaboration with the Tom Queba Memorial Fund and Pegasys, these scholarships are designed for individuals whose academic pursuits directly advance social or environmental betterment among South Africa’s most disadvantaged communities. The initiative builds on Tom Queba’s legacy—a transportation leader whose memory continues through this scholarship—and Pegasys’s mission to support transformative development.
Scholarship recipients also benefit from leadership development opportunities, conferences, and integration into a dedicated social change network.
🎁 Scholarship Benefits
Annual funding of R85,000 for up to two years
Flexible study options: full-time, part-time, or distance learning
Professional growth: participation in an annual conference and smaller network events
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
Be a Black or Coloured South African national, ordinarily resident in South Africa
Be under 34 years old when their course begins
Hold (or be completing) a good first degree (minimum second-class, upper division)
Plan to enroll in or be currently enrolled in Honours or Master’s study at a South African university
Pursue a field that contributes to social or environmental development, benefiting South Africa’s poorest communities
Ensure all application materials are original, as any use of AI tools (like ChatGPT or Bard) is strictly prohibited and results in immediate disqualification
📝 Application Procedure
Applications open from 4 August 2025 and close on 2 September 2025, at 17:00 South African time
Apply via the Canon Collins Trust official portal
Include academic transcripts (and, where needed, translations) and any other documents specified in the guidelines (downloadable on the site)
Early submission is strongly recommended, due to potential portal overload near the deadline
📆 Timeline & Results
Application Period: 4 August – 2 September 2025
Interviews: Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in October–November 2025
Final Decisions: Applicants will be notified via email in December 2025
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