Tom Queba Scholarships for Social Change 2022 for South African Women

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Canon Collins Trust in partnership with Tom Queba Memorial Fund is delighted to offer scholarships for Masters level study in engineering subjects at South African universities. We will award two scholarships per year in the name of Tom Queba.

Application Deadline: 22nd August 2022

To be Taken at (Country): South Africa

About the Award: These scholarships are offered in memory of Tom Queba, who was a leader in the George taxi industry. His passion, commitment and vision for improved public transport, and for the future of the minibus taxi industry in George, have contributed greatly to the achievement of the GO GEORGE bus service. He was tragically killed in 2014, which prompted Pegasys to form the Tom Queba Memorial Fund and establish this scholarship in his memory

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Type: Masters

Eligibility: Applicants must:

  • be a black female national of, and normally resident in, South Africa
  • be in possession of a good first degree (minimum second class, upper division or equivalent) or about to graduate in the year of application
  • be studying or applying to study at a Masters level in engineering subjects at a South African university
  • Preference will be given to those studying engineering subjects that have a societal benefit. 

Number of Awards: 2

Value of Award:

  • In 2023, the value of the scholarship package is R85,000. Funding will be provided for up to a maximum of two years. We support both full and part-time study and will consider applications from those who wish to study by distance learning.
  • We also organise an annual conference for current scholars, and hold several smaller events throughout the year. Scholarship holders are expected to participate in these activities and to become part of and contribute to our network.

Duration of Award: 2 years

How to Apply: You can apply by filling your application form. Late applications will not be considered.

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