Postgraduate Scholarship Programme

Eligibility Criteria

• Nationality: Must be a South African citizen
• Gender: The programme is aimed at supporting South African women in their final year of postgraduate studies

Academic Requirements:

Applicants must have achieved a minimum average of 65% in their most recently completed academic year:

• Honours applicants: 65% average in final undergraduate year or most recent Honours coursework
• Master’s applicants: 65% average in Honours degree or current Master’s coursework
• Doctoral applicants: 65% average in Master’s degree coursework or thesis evaluation
  Note: The 65% is calculated as a weighted average based on official academic transcripts

Field of Study: Must be enrolled in a postgraduate programme in:

• Underrepresented fields: technology, engineering, economics, sciences
• Or gender studies, or related disciplines that address women’s issues

Institution: Must be registered at a South African higher education institution, including:

• Public universities
• Universities of technology
• Registered private colleges

Financial Need: Preference will be given to applicants from low-income households, defined as those with a total annual household income of R350,000 or less.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

• Completed WENOSA Application Form
• Academic Transcripts: Official transcripts for all undergraduate and postgraduate studies completed to date
• Proof of Enrolment: Confirmation of registration for the final year of study in the 2025 academic year
• Motivation Letter: A written statement (500–700 words) outlining the applicant’s commitment to women’s issues, career goals, and reasons for applying for the scholarship
• Two Recommendation Letters (academic or professional)
• Certified Copy of South African ID
• Curriculum Vitae

Selection Process

• Application Deadline: 9 June 2025
• Review and Shortlisting: Applications will be reviewed based on academic performance and financial need
• Final Selection: Successful candidates will be notified by 30 July 2025
• Disbursement: Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the university in instalments throughout the academic year

Terms and Conditions

• Academic Progress: Recipients must maintain a minimum average of 65%

Reporting Requirements: Bi-annual progress reports must include:

• Academic updates and research progress

• Reflections on contributions to gender equality and career goals
• Research summaries, challenges, and impacts

• Community Impact: Recipients are encouraged to participate in WENOSA initiatives after graduation
• Use of Academic Outputs: Research outputs (papers, case studies, etc.) may be used to inform and support WENOSA programmes
• Duration: One-time funding for the final year of study
• Termination: The scholarship may be revoked if academic or reporting requirements are not met
• Disclaimer: The funding provided through this scholarship does not constitute an employer–employee relationship between WENOSA and the student. WENOSA is under no obligation to offer employment following the completion of the student’s studies.

Application Submission

• Method: Applications must be submitted via the WENOSA Forms Portal
• Deadline: 9 June 2025

Contact Information

For enquiries, please contact Sesethu Abrahams: sesethu@wenosa.org / 064 808 7536