WENOSA Scholarship 2027: How to Apply

Key facts

Status: Applications closed Closed 31 August 2026
Provider: WENOSA
Study level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Academic year: 2027
Last checked: September 2026

The 2027 round closed on 31 August 2026 at 23:59.

Written by Keagan HendricksStaff Writer (Unisa Alumnus)

Reviewed & verified by Naledi KhumaloSenior Admissions and Bursaries EditorVerified

Closed · applications closed on 31 August 2026 Expect the 2028 round to open around June 2027 and close at the end of August 2027. Latest update ↓

The Women’s Empowerment Network of South Africa exists to move more women into technical and professional careers, and its scholarship targets the point where many drop out: the final year, when the money runs short. Up to R50 000 goes towards tuition for women finishing an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification.

About the WENOSA Scholarship

Value: up to R50 000 towards tuition fees.
Level: the final year of an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification.
Fields: accounting, agriculture, architecture, engineering and the built environment, artificial intelligence, IT and computer science, environmental sciences, food security, health sciences, law, logistics, mathematical sciences, mining, energy and industrial fields, research, and water sciences.

WENOSA Scholarship eligibility requirements

South African woman studying at an accredited South African institution.
In the final year of an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in a listed field.
A sound academic record.
Demonstrated financial need.

How to apply for the WENOSA Scholarship

Open the scholarship programme page at wenosa.org when the round opens.
Upload your ID, academic transcript, proof of registration, a CV, your fee statement and confirmation of any other funding you receive.
Submit before the closing time. Only shortlisted applicants are contacted.

WENOSA Scholarship closing date

31 August 2026 at 23:59 for the 2027 academic year (closed). Expect the end of August 2027 for 2028.

Contact details

WENOSA: wenosa.org

Women in technical fields should also apply to the BASF South Africa Trust bursary, the Department of Mineral Resources bursary and see our engineering bursaries page.

FAQs

1. When does the WENOSA scholarship close for 2027? +

The 2027 round closed on 31 August 2026 at 23:59. Expect the 2028 round to open around June 2027 and close at the end of August 2027.

2. What is WENOSA? +

The Women's Empowerment Network of South Africa, which supports women entering technical and professional careers through scholarships, mentoring and networking.

3. How much is it? +

Up to R50 000 towards tuition fees.

4. Who qualifies? +

South African women in the final year of an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification at an accredited South African institution, with a sound academic record and demonstrated financial need.

5. Which fields? +

Accounting, agriculture, architecture, engineering and the built environment, artificial intelligence, IT and computer science, environmental sciences, food security, health sciences, law, logistics, mathematical sciences, mining, energy and industrial fields, research, and water sciences.

6. How do I apply? +

Online through the WENOSA scholarship programme page, uploading your ID, academic transcript, proof of registration, a CV, your fee statement and confirmation of any other funding you receive.

Update note (checked September 2026): the 2027 round closed on 31 August 2026 at 23:59. Expect the 2028 round to open around June 2027 and close at the end of August 2027.

This round is not open right now. Check the provider’s own site for the next round.

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About WENOSA

Non-profit network (women's empowerment)

The Women's Empowerment Network of South Africa (WENOSA) works to move more women into technical, professional and leadership roles across South African industry. WENOSA runs a scholarship programme for South African women in the final year of their…

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Student funding in numbers

2025811 011students funded by NSFAS580 000 at universities, 231 000 at TVET colleges, on a budget of R48.7 billion.

20261 026 091students approved for NSFAS funding609 403 first-year applicants qualified and 416 688 continuing students met the progression criteria, out of 893 847 applications.

2027 projectedR53.4bnbudgeted for NSFASThe allocation rises from R48.7 billion in 2025 to R51 billion in 2026 and R53.4 billion in 2027. Student numbers for 2027 are not published yet.

Figures from the Minister of Higher Education’s Budget Vote of 3 July 2025 and the NSFAS statement of 2 January 2026. NSFAS is the largest funder, not the only one – we track the rest.