2015 SAWISE Scholarship For Female Students From sub-Saharan Africa--Apply Now

The Association of South African Women in Science and Technology (SAWISE) is awarding 2 different scholarships, ONLY for black females from sub-Sahara Africa and ONLY for 4th year [e.g. BSc (Honours) or equivalent] of study at tertiary level.

1. SAWISE Angus Scholarship
2. SAWISE Hope Scholarship



Eligibility for Angus Scholarship
  • A sub-Saharan black female.
  • Must have achieved 70% or above grade average in her subject of study.
  • Only for studies at Honours level (or 4th year equivalent e.g. in engineering).
  • In any field of science and engineering.


Applications for these scholarships must include copies of the following:
  • Curriculum vitae.
  • An official academic transcript (record).
  • A letter of motivation (~350 words).
  • A certified copy of your ID.
  • A completed online application form.
If you haven't been contacted by SA WISE by 20 December, you have unfortunately not been successful in your application. For enquiries email: sawise.scholarships(at)gmail.com

Eligibility criteria for SAWISE Hope Scholarship include:
  • A South African female student.
  • Must have achieved an academic average of over 65%.
  • Only for studies at Honours level (or 4th year equivalent e.g. in engineering).
  • In any field of science and engineering. Medical fields are also included.
  • Candidates must exhibit outstanding personal qualities and a strong desire to make a contribution to their respective fields and to society at large.
  • Candidate must indicate financial need.
  • Must be studying at one of following institutions: University of Cape Town, University of Johannesburg, University of KwaZulu-Natal, University of Pretoria, University of Stellenbosch, University of the Witwatersrand, and University of the Western Cape.
Applications for these scholarships must include copies of the following:
  • Curriculum vitae.
  • An official academic transcript (record). 
  • A letter of motivation (~350 words).
  • A certified copy of your ID.

Deadline for application is 15th of November.

Email applications will be accepted and these should be mailed to: thehopescholarship(at)gmail.com

For enquiries email: sawise.scholarships(at)gmail.com

Please click HERE to Visit Hope Scholarship’s Website to apply online and for other information

2 comments:

  1. I am a South African citizen and currently studying at University of Limpopo doing my third level and i have interest in pursuing my studies abroad.So as my university is not recognized does that mean am gonna to forfeit the opportunity to get these scholarship?

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  2. Hello, we will encourage you to write them to find out. Part of the criteria says 4th year in the University as well. Please send an email to SAWISE for more details. Thanks

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