The WENOSA Scholarship Programme 2026 is open for South African women in the final year of undergraduate or postgraduate study. The Women’s Empowerment Network of South Africa is offering 25 scholarships of up to R50,000 each for students in critical and underrepresented fields.
At a glance
Sponsor/host: Women’s Empowerment Network of South Africa (WENOSA)
Opportunity type: Final-year undergraduate and postgraduate scholarship
Who it’s for: Female South African citizens registered at recognised South African public universities
Study level: Final-year undergraduate, Honours, Master’s and Doctoral
Number of scholarships: 25
Value: Up to R50,000 per successful applicant
Applications open: 1 August 2026
Closing date: 31 August 2026 at 23:59
Last verified: 1 August 2026
High-value notes (read this first)
This is a final-year completion scholarship. Applicants must already be registered at a recognised South African public university and must be in the final year of the relevant qualification during the 2026 academic year.
Funding is focused on outstanding tuition fees and is paid directly to the university. Applications submitted by email, social media, WhatsApp or any channel other than the official WENOSA online form will not be accepted.
About the sponsor
WENOSA is the Women’s Empowerment Network of South Africa. Its scholarship programme aims to accelerate women into South Africa’s critical-skills economy by supporting women in sectors where female representation remains underdeveloped.
What it covers
Successful applicants may receive up to R50,000, subject to verified financial need, outstanding tuition, available funds and approved educational expenses. The amount is paid directly to the university.
Priority fields
- Engineering and Built Environment
- Information and Digital Technologies
- Mathematical Sciences
- Financial Sciences
- Legal Studies
- Environmental Sciences
- Agricultural Sciences
- Food Security and Agribusiness
- Mining, Energy and Industrial Sciences
- Logistics and Supply Chain
- Health and Biomedical Sciences
- Water Sciences and Infrastructure
- Research and Innovation
Eligibility
- Must be a female South African citizen
- Must be registered at a recognised South African public university
- Must be in the final year of an undergraduate, Honours, Master’s or Doctoral qualification during 2026
- Must have achieved and maintained an academic average of at least 65%
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Must show leadership potential and community involvement or impact
Documents to prepare
- Valid South African ID copy
- Full official academic transcript
- Proof of registration for the 2026 academic year
- Current CV
- Latest university fee statement showing outstanding tuition fees
- Confirmation of existing funding, where applicable
- Any additional information requested by WENOSA during verification
Closing date
31 August 2026 at 23:59.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Applying before being in the final year of study
- Submitting through email or WhatsApp instead of the official WENOSA form
- Leaving out the current university fee statement
- Applying from a non-public institution if the current WENOSA page requires a public university
- Submitting without proof of registration or full academic records
How this opportunity was verified
Verified against WENOSA’s current scholarship programme page, including the opening date, closing date, scholarship value, number of awards, eligibility rules, priority fields and supporting-document requirements.
How to apply
- Open the WENOSA Scholarship Programme page.
- Confirm that you meet the final-year, citizenship, university and academic requirements.
- Prepare your ID, transcripts, registration proof, CV, fee statement and funding information.
- Complete the official WENOSA online application form.
- Submit before the closing date.