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Canon Collins Trust & University of London LLM Scholarship 2026: Distance Learning for Social Justice Professionals

The Canon Collins Trust and University of London offer fully funded distance-learning LLM scholarships for mid-career social justice professionals from Malawi, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Recipients receive full tuition waiver with 1-5 years to complete their qualification.

September 17, 2026 ⏰ Deadline: Sep 30, 2026

Quick Overview

Host CountryUnited Kingdom
University/OrgUniversity of London
Degree LevelMasters
Funding TypeFully Funded
Fields of StudyLaw, Social Justice
DeadlineSeptember 30, 2026

Scholarship Overview

Overview

The Canon Collins Trust and University of London International Programmes jointly offer this scholarship for mid-career professionals committed to social justice. It enables recipients to pursue postgraduate legal qualifications through distance learning while continuing their employment.

The scholarship specifically targets nationals and residents of Malawi, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe who wish to strengthen their capacity to advance social justice through legal expertise.

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What the Scholarship Covers

The University of London International Programmes provides:

  • Full tuition fee waiver for the entire qualification
  • Full waiver of examination entry fees

Scholarship recipients have between 1 to 5 years to complete their qualification. However, they must complete at least two modules per year. Continued registration depends on satisfactory academic progress and reports.

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Eligible Qualifications

The scholarship supports study towards:

  • Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PG Cert)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Laws (PG Dip)
  • Master of Laws (LLM)

Applicants can start at any level and are not required to complete the entire programme. Progression options include:

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  • Starting at PG Certificate level and progressing through to LLM
  • Stopping after PG Certificate or PG Diploma completion
  • Starting directly at LLM level if you hold an LLB degree (skipping PG Certificate and Diploma)

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify, applicants must meet all Canon Collins Trust criteria:

  • National of, or refugee status in, Malawi, South Africa, Zambia or Zimbabwe
  • Normally resident in one of these four countries
  • Hold qualifications required for University of London programme admission
  • Currently employed in full-time or part-time work
  • Able to commit minimum 10 hours per week to studies
  • Demonstrate commitment to social justice
  • Clear intention to use LLM knowledge and skills to advance social justice and create positive social change

Important: You do not need admission to the programme before applying for the scholarship. However, if selected, you must apply separately for university admission.

Application Restrictions

AI Use Strictly Prohibited: All application materials must be entirely original work. Using AI tools (including ChatGPT, Bard, or similar software) to generate, edit, or assist with any part of the application results in immediate disqualification without further consideration.

How to Apply

Applications are submitted through the Canon Collins Trust online portal. Follow these steps:

  1. Download and read the application guidelines carefully before starting
  2. Prepare all required materials ensuring they are entirely your own work
  3. Complete the online application form
  4. Submit well before the deadline to avoid technical issues

Critical timing note: The portal experiences heavy traffic and technical problems near the deadline. Late applications are not accepted under any circumstances.

Selection Process

The University of London and Canon Collins Trust jointly select four scholarship recipients. All notifications are sent by email to the address provided in your application. Do not email to request outcome updates.

Key Dates

  • Application deadline: 30 September 2026, 5:00 pm GMT
  • Outcome notification: Around October/November 2026

Important Considerations for SADC Applicants

This scholarship is specifically designed for working professionals who cannot relocate for full-time study. The distance-learning format allows you to:

  • Maintain employment and income while studying
  • Apply legal learning directly to your current social justice work
  • Build regional networks with other scholarship recipients

The 10-hour weekly study commitment requires careful work-life balance planning. Consider discussing this commitment with your employer before applying.

Funding Coverage

Full tuition fee waiver and full examination entry fee waiver for four recipients

Eligibility Criteria

Nationals or refugees of Malawi, South Africa, Zambia or Zimbabwe; normally resident in these countries; currently employed; able to commit 10 hours/week to study; demonstrate commitment to social justice

Required Documents

Application guidelines specify required documents; all materials must be original work with AI use strictly prohibited

Application Process

Download guidelines, prepare original application materials, submit via Canon Collins Trust online portal before deadline, await email notification of outcome
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Frequently Asked Questions

No. This scholarship is specifically designed for employed professionals. You must currently work full-time or part-time and commit at least 10 hours per week to your studies. The distance-learning format allows you to continue working while pursuing your qualification.
Yes, but you would start at the Postgraduate Certificate level rather than the LLM. The scholarship supports entry at any level—PG Certificate, PG Diploma, or LLM—depending on your existing qualifications. Check the University of London admission requirements to confirm your starting point.
Continued registration depends on satisfactory progress, which requires completing at least two modules per year. Failure to meet this requirement may result in loss of scholarship status. You have 1-5 years total to complete your qualification, so plan your module load accordingly.
Only four scholarships are awarded annually across four eligible countries (Malawi, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe). The joint selection by University of London and Canon Collins Trust considers your commitment to social justice, professional experience, and clear intention to apply your legal knowledge for positive social change. Strong applications demonstrate concrete examples of past social justice work and specific plans for using the LLM.
Absolutely not. Using any AI tool—including ChatGPT, Bard, or similar software—to generate, edit, or assist with any part of your application results in immediate disqualification without further consideration. All materials must be entirely your own original work.
No. You apply for the scholarship first. If selected, you then apply separately for admission to the University of London programme. However, you should verify that you meet the university's admission requirements before applying for the scholarship.

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