The Change Maker Award

Inspirational Impact

Canon Collins Change Maker Award 2025

Canon Collins Scholars and Alumni are driving change in different ways across the region. The Change Maker Award is open to all CCT scholars and alumni and supports initiatives that can make a positive impact on communities.

Theme: Act local to make a difference. Stand up. Start local. Spark change.

New This Year:

Online Support Workshop

We’re changing things up. We’re hosting an online support workshop (to be announced soon) led by an experienced grant writer. This session is your chance to get practical guidance and ask questions before you apply. If you’re considering submitting, we highly encourage you to attend the workshop first.

Register for the event

Are you ready to submit your project?

Start thinking critically about your project and its real impact on your community. The Change Maker Award opens 11 July 2025. Applications will only close on the 10 August 2025. Successful applicants will be announced at the Annual Scholar’s Conference 31 August 2025.

Funding available: R20,000 each for three selected projects
Eligibility: Open to Canon Collins Trust (CCT) scholars and alumni ONLY.
Note: Applicants must not have received the Change Maker Award in the past 5 years

For questions, contact: gillian@canoncollins.org

Learn more about past recipients below.

View this year's grantees

Change Maker Award 2024

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Are you ready to submit your project?

View this year's grantees

Sponsored by Cygnum Capital in Memory of Bim Hundal