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Nigel and Judith Weiss Educational Trust Honours Support

Last verified 21 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

Up to ZAR130,000 towards materials, device, food, travel and accommodation, plus course fees; amount decided by UCT PGFO. One year. Open for 2027. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Provider
Nigel and Judith Weiss Educational Trust / University of Cape Town
Host country
South Africa
Deadline
2026-11-10. Date only; no closing time or timezone stated by official source.
Region
Africa

Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Eligible UCT students who are South African citizens (preferred) or permanent residents, entering their first Science Honours, with undergraduate average at least 60% and demonstrated financial need or prior financial-aid support. Preferences include future educators, disadvantaged applicants, women, prior NJWET beneficiaries and mathematics students.
Funding
Up to ZAR130,000 towards materials, device, food, travel and accommodation, plus course fees; amount decided by UCT PGFO. One year.
Study level
Honours
Deadline
2026-11-10. Date only; no closing time or timezone stated by official source.

Key eligibility criteria

  • Eligible UCT students who are South African citizens (preferred) or permanent residents, entering their first Science Honours, with undergraduate average at least 60% and demonstrated financial need or prior financial-aid support. Preferences include future educators, disadvantaged applicants, women, prior NJWET beneficiaries and mathematics students.

Recorded funding information

  • Up to ZAR130,000 towards materials, device, food, travel and accommodation, plus course fees; amount decided by UCT PGFO. One year.

About the Nigel and Judith Weiss Educational Trust Honours Support (2026)

Nigel and Judith Weiss Educational Trust Honours Support Programme category: Scholarship Provider: Nigel and Judith Weiss Educational Trust / University of Cape Town Destination: South Africa Level: Honours Cycle: 2027 Application status checked 21 October 2026: OPEN. Funding Up to ZAR130,000 towards materials, device, food, travel and accommodation, plus course fees; amount decided by UCT PGFO. One year. Eligibility Eligible UCT students who are South African citizens (preferred) or permanent residents, entering their first Science Honours, with undergraduate average at least 60% and demonstrated financial need or prior financial-aid support. Preferences include future educators, disadvantaged applicants, women, prior NJWET beneficiaries and mathematics students. Conditions and exclusions Only first Honours; report and end-of-course presentation expected. Application timing 2026-11-10. Date only; no closing time or timezone stated by official source. How to apply UCT postgraduate funding application, plus separate motivation emailed to pgfunding@uct.ac.za. Application route: https://studentsonline.uct.ac.za Official information: https://uct.ac.za/media/825044 Current UCT noticeboard confirms 10 November 2026 and requires both the UCT online funding application and a separate motivational email to pgfunding@uct.ac.za. Funding is up to R130,000 plus course fees, not an unconditional fixed sum. No cutoff time/timezone stated. Checked against official provider sources on 21 October 2026. Provider instructions and current eligibility conditions govern; an award is not guaranteed unless the provider explicitly states this.

Funding information

The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.

  • Up to ZAR130,000 towards materials, device, food, travel and accommodation, plus course fees; amount decided by UCT PGFO. One year.

Nigel and Judith Weiss Educational Trust Honours Support eligibility

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  • Eligible UCT students who are South African citizens (preferred) or permanent residents, entering their first Science Honours, with undergraduate average at least 60% and demonstrated financial need or prior financial-aid support. Preferences include future educators, disadvantaged applicants, women, prior NJWET beneficiaries and mathematics students.

Nigel and Judith Weiss Educational Trust Honours Support document information

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    How to apply for the Nigel and Judith Weiss Educational Trust Honours Support 2026

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    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://uct.ac.za/media/825044 to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Eligible UCT students who are South African citizens (preferred) or permanent residents, entering their first Science Honours, with undergraduate average at least 60% and demonstrated financial need or prior financial-aid support. Preferences include future educators, disadvantaged applicants, women, prior NJWET beneficiaries and mathematics students.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: 2026-11-10. Date only; no closing time or timezone stated by official source.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Nigel and Judith Weiss Educational Trust Honours Support deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: 2026-11-10. Date only; no closing time or timezone stated by official source.. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

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    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

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    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

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    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      2026-11-10. Date only; no closing time or timezone stated by official source.

      Provider deadline information: 2026-11-10. Date only; no closing time or timezone stated by official source.. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Editorial verification note

    Current UCT noticeboard confirms 10 November 2026 and requires both the UCT online funding application and a separate motivational email to pgfunding@uct.ac.za. Funding is up to R130,000 plus course fees, not an unconditional fixed sum. No cutoff time/timezone stated.
    Last checked 10/21/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Nigel and Judith Weiss Educational Trust Honours Support?+

    Eligible UCT students who are South African citizens (preferred) or permanent residents, entering their first Science Honours, with undergraduate average at least 60% and demonstrated financial need or prior financial-aid support. Preferences include future educators, disadvantaged applicants, women, prior NJWET beneficiaries and mathematics students.

    What funding does the Nigel and Judith Weiss Educational Trust Honours Support offer?+

    Listed funding: Up to ZAR130,000 towards materials, device, food, travel and accommodation, plus course fees; amount decided by UCT PGFO. One year.. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: 2026-11-10. Date only; no closing time or timezone stated by official source.. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://uct.ac.za/media/825044 to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Eligible UCT students who are South African citizens (preferred) or permanent residents, entering their first Science Honours, with undergraduate average at least 60% and demonstrated financial need or prior financial-aid support. Preferences include future educators, disadvantaged applicants, women, prior NJWET beneficiaries and mathematics students.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 2026-11-10. Date only; no closing time or timezone stated by official source.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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