Tom Queba Memorial Fund South African Scholarships for Women
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The Tom Queba Memorial Fund, in collaboration with Canon Collins Trust, offers South African scholarships for women intending to pursue a master’s level study in Engineering.
Additionally, the institution is awarding two scholarships to a South African university per year in the name of Tom Queba.
**Application Deadline: August 9, 2021 \| 3:00 pm GMT**
#### Table of contents
- [Tom Queba Memorial Fund Scholarship Details](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/tom-queba-memorial-fund-south-african-scholarships-for-women/#h-tom-queba-memorial-fund-scholarship-details)
- [Eligibility of South African Women](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/tom-queba-memorial-fund-south-african-scholarships-for-women/#h-eligibility-of-south-african-women)
- [How to Apply for Scholarship](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/tom-queba-memorial-fund-south-african-scholarships-for-women/#h-how-to-apply-for-scholarship)
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## Tom Queba Memorial Fund Scholarship Details
For the incoming school year, the Tom Queba Memorial Fund scholarship package is valued at ZAR 85,000. The institution shall provide funding for up to two years of either full-time or part-time study. Furthermore, they will also consider South African women who wish to study via distance learning.
The scholarship provides South African women with the opportunity to enhance their academic and leadership skills through organized events. Through the Tom Queba Memorial Fund, scholars will also be able to attend annual conferences and mixer events throughout the academic year. In turn, scholarship recipients are expected to participate in the said activities and contribute to the overall network.
## Eligibility of South African Women
In order to qualify for a slot in the Tom Queba Memorial Fund, the aspiring scholars must be a black female national of, and normally a resident in, South Africa. She must also be in possession of a great first degree (minimum second class, upper division, or equivalent) or is about to graduate during the year of her application.
Moreover, the interested African women must also be studying or applying to study at a master’s level in Engineering subjects at a South African university, preferably with subjects that have societal benefit.
The candidates’ proposed study must contribute directly to social and/or environmental development, and particularly to the betterment of lives and livelihoods of the poorest people in South Africa. The grant will present scholarships for social change within these other areas as well:
**• Justice**
**• Education**
**• Humanities and the Arts**
**• Sciences and Applied Sciences**
## How to Apply for Scholarship
Please download and review the [scholarship guidelines](https://canoncollins.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/media/2021/06/29150314/Tom-Queba-Scholarships-for-Social-Change_Guidelines-for-applicants-2022.pdf) carefully before applying for the opportunity. Once you are certain that you meet all of the aforementioned criteria, fill out the Tom Queba Engineering Scholarships for Social Change [online application form](https://www.canoncollins.org.uk/sites/canoncollins.org.uk/files/application_form_engineering_for_social_change_2020.pdf).
Should you have more queries and concerns, please e-mail [info@canoncollins.org](mailto:info@canoncollins.org).
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Willing to study in South Africa
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Tom Queba Memorial Fund South African Scholarships for Women?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the the stated level level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to South Africa for the duration of the programme.
Is the Tom Queba Memorial Fund South African Scholarships for Women fully funded?+
Funding model: Funding type varies — check the official site. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.