Key facts
- Status
- Applications closed Closed 30 April 2026
- Provider
- Africa Wetu Foundation
- Field of study
- Computer Science, Informatics and Information Systems
- Study level
- Postgraduate, TVET / college
- Academic year
- 2027
- Last checked
- September 2026
The foundation runs an autumn cycle, closing in late April, most recently 30 April 2026 at 23:59, with results communicated by 31 May.
VerifiedThe Africa Wetu Foundation is a South African non-profit that funds disadvantaged young people through a short, specific list of programmes: a master’s in computing at two Cape Town universities, and two artisan trades at Northlink College. It pays tuition only, and it deliberately backs both ends of the skills ladder.
About the Africa Wetu Foundation Bursary
- MSc in Computer Science or Information Systems at the University of Cape Town or the University of the Western Cape.
- NC(V) boilermaker or fitter and turner, phases 1 to 4, at Northlink College.
- Covers tuition fees only, paid to the institution. Accommodation, textbooks and living costs are not funded.
Eligibility requirements
- South African from a disadvantaged background.
- Accepted for, or registered on, one of the funded programmes at the listed institution.
- A sound academic record and demonstrated financial need.
How to apply
- Check the current call on africawetufoundation.com.
- Email your ID, academic records, proof of acceptance or registration, proof of household income and a motivation to info@africawetufoundation.org.
- Shortlisted candidates are invited to a virtual interview, and results follow by the end of May.
Closing date
30 April 2026 in the most recent round. Expect the end of April 2027 for the next one.
Contact details
- Telephone: 087 148 9444
- Email: info@africawetufoundation.org
Computing postgraduates should also see the UCT information systems bursary, and artisans the Access Trust TVET bursary.
FAQs
1. When does the Africa Wetu Foundation bursary close for 2027? +
The foundation runs an autumn cycle, closing in late April, most recently 30 April 2026 at 23:59, with results communicated by 31 May. Expect the next round to close at the end of April 2027.
2. What is the Africa Wetu Foundation? +
A South African non-profit that funds disadvantaged young people through tertiary and vocational qualifications, with a narrow set of partner programmes.
3. Which programmes does it fund? +
An MSc in Computer Science or Information Systems at the University of Cape Town or the University of the Western Cape, and the NC(V) boilermaker or fitter and turner programme (phases 1 to 4) at Northlink College. Only students on these programmes at these institutions qualify.
4. What does it cover? +
Tuition fees only, paid to the approved institution. Accommodation, textbooks and living costs are not funded.
5. Who qualifies? +
South African students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are accepted for, or registered on, one of the funded programmes, with a sound academic record and demonstrated financial need.
6. How do I apply? +
Email your application with your ID, academic records, proof of acceptance or registration, proof of household income and a motivation to info@africawetufoundation.org. Shortlisted candidates are invited to a virtual interview.
Update note (checked September 2026): the foundation runs an autumn cycle, closing in late April, most recently 30 April 2026 at 23:59, with results communicated by 31 May. Expect the next round to close at the end of April 2027.