WENOSA Scholarship

Fields of study

• Accounting, Chartered Accountancy, Economics, Financial Sciences
• Agricultural Sciences
• Architecture, Engineering and Built Environment
• Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Information and Digital Technologies
• Environmental Sciences and Physical Sciences
• Food Security and Agribusiness
• Health and Biomedical Sciences
• Legal Studies
• Logistics and Supply Chain
• Mathematical Sciences and Statistics
• Mining, Energy and Industrial Sciences
• Research and Innovation
• Water Sciences and Infrastructure

WENOSA will award a total of 25 scholarships

• 10 scholarships for final year undergraduate studies
• 15 scholarships for postgraduate studies (final year Honours, Master’s or Doctoral)

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Identify as a Female
• Be studying towards an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification, within one of the fields of study listed above
• Be in your final year of study in 2026
• Be enrolled at a recognised public university in South Africa
• Have achieved and maintained a minimum overall average of 65%
• Demonstrate financial need and leadership potential
• Read and agree to the WENOSA Scholarship terms and conditions (.pdf)

What the bursary covers

Value mentioned: R50 000

Documents you will need

• ID document
• Full academic transcript
• Proof of registration
• Curriculum Vitae
• Latest university fee statement
• Existing funding confirmation, if receiving any other bursary, scholarship or funding

Full bursary documents checklist

How to apply

1. Check the requirements

   Make sure you meet every requirement listed above. Applications that miss one are usually rejected automatically.

2. Prepare your documents

   Scan clear copies of everything the provider asks for, certified where required.

3. Apply through the official channel
   WENOSA Scholarship Application 2026

   Applications must be submitted online at: WENOSA Scholarship Application 2026

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around August. Late applications are almost never accepted.

Applications for the current cycle have closed. This bursary usually opens again each year, so prepare your documents now and check back.

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Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]

Contact the provider only with questions about this bursary. StudentBursaries.co.za does not process applications.

About WENOSA

The Women's Empowerment Network of South Africa (WENOSA) is a non-profit promoting women's leadership and economic empowerment.