WENOSA Postgraduate Scholarship Programme 2025
Organisation : Women’s Empowerment Network of South Africa (WENOSA)
Scholarship Name : Postgraduate Scholarship Programme 2025
Applicable For : South African women in their final year of postgraduate studies
Last Date : 9th June 2025
Website : https://wenosa.org/postgraduate-scholarship-program/
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What is WENOSA Postgraduate Scholarship?
The Women’s Empowerment Network of South Africa (WENOSA) is launching the WENOSA Postgraduate Scholarship Programme, an initiative supporting South African women in the final year of their postgraduate studies. The programme focuses on underrepresented fields such as technology, engineering, economics, and the sciences. Last date of application is 9th June 2025.
Programme Overview:
** Target Group: South African women in their final year of postgraduate studies (Honours, Master’s, or Doctoral) in underrepresented fields (technology, engineering, economics, sciences), or in women’s studies, gender studies, and related disciplines
** Number of Scholarships: 15
** Scholarship Value: R50,000 per student (covers tuition and study materials)
Eligibility of WENOSA Postgraduate Scholarship
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.
How To Apply For WENOSA Postgraduate Scholarship?
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 of WENOSA Postgraduate Scholarship
** 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
What is the Last Date of WENOSA Postgraduate Scholarship?
Last Date of WENOSA Postgraduate Scholarship is 9th June 2025.