Is it open now?
No current call appears on Canon Collins’ active scholarship list.
Who did it support?
Women from southern Africa pursuing postgraduate study.
What did this scholarship historically cover?
These benefits belong to an earlier verified programme cycle and must be reconfirmed if a new call opens.
Historical Canon Collins/Graça Machel postgraduate scholarship for women from southern Africa.
Other verified benefits
Historical postgraduate support plus leadership and career development for women in underrepresented fields.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
No current 2026 benefit package exists because the programme is not currently listed as active.
Who was historically eligible?
These rules describe an earlier programme cycle. A future call may change eligible countries, fields or admission requirements.
Historically for women from eligible southern African countries with strong academics entering postgraduate study.
Eligible countries
Historical programme: women from southern African/SADC countries.
Language requirements
Host-university requirements applied.
Which documents were historically required?
This is a historical checklist, not a current application checklist.
- Admission/offer letter
- Degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Two reference letters
Which documents may be required conditionally?
- English test certificate
What should you do next?
- Do not use old Graça Machel deadlines.
- Review Canon Collins' current scholarships for active opportunities.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Graça Machel Scholarship Programme open?
No. It is not listed among Canon Collins' current scholarship opportunities.