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ICT qualification, full-timeContribution to tuition and registration fees, prescribed study materials, accredited accommodation, once-off laptop where needed; subject to available funding. Renewal requires every module passed and overall65%.

Women in IT Bursary 2027

Last verified 24 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

Contribution to tuition and registration fees, prescribed study materials, accredited accommodation, once-off laptop where needed; subject to available funding. Renewal requires every module passed and overall65%. Eligibility: Women accepted/enrolled full-time in an accredited ICT qualification at a recognised South African institution; latest-year average at least 65%; documented financial need; no other bursary. Committee members, assessors and

Provider
Women in IT / IITPSA
Host country
South Africa
Deadline
15 January 2027, 23:59; timezone not published.
Region
Africa

Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Women accepted/enrolled full-time in an accredited ICT qualification at a recognised South African institution; latest-year average at least 65%; documented financial need; no other bursary. Committee members, assessors and their immediate families are excluded. Nationality: South African citizens; Permanent residents of South Africa Residence: No additional residency restriction stated.
Funding
Contribution to tuition and registration fees, prescribed study materials, accredited accommodation, once-off laptop where needed; subject to available funding. Renewal requires every module passed and overall65%.
Study level
ICT qualification, full-time
Deadline
15 January 2027, 23:59; timezone not published.

Key eligibility criteria

  • Women accepted/enrolled full-time in an accredited ICT qualification at a recognised South African institution; latest-year average at least 65%; documented financial need; no other bursary. Committee members, assessors and their immediate families are excluded. Nationality: South African citizens; Permanent residents of South Africa Residence: No additional residency restriction stated.

Recorded funding information

  • Contribution to tuition and registration fees, prescribed study materials, accredited accommodation, once-off laptop where needed; subject to available funding. Renewal requires every module passed and overall65%.

About the Women in IT Bursary 2027 (2026)

## Funding Contribution to tuition and registration fees, prescribed study materials, accredited accommodation, once-off laptop where needed; subject to available funding. Renewal requires every module passed and overall65%. ## Funding exclusions and obligations Meals, transport, personal expenses, repeat modules and prior-year debt excluded. No other bursary or duplicate funding; no work-back. Full agreement applies; examination-fee coverage not independently corroborated. ## Eligibility Women accepted/enrolled full-time in an accredited ICT qualification at a recognised South African institution; latest-year average at least 65%; documented financial need; no other bursary. Committee members, assessors and their immediate families are excluded. Nationality: South African citizens; Permanent residents of South Africa Residence: No additional residency restriction stated. ## Application timing 15 January 2027, 23:59; timezone not published. ## How to apply Google sign-in is required to upload documents. Mid/final results, changes within 14 days and at least one WIIT event or mentorship participation required. Form link verified from official page; submission not tested.; Renewal requires final results within 14 days of release, without a new application. Payments go to institutions/providers, not recipients. ## Official application https://forms.gle/C8ZzZkoWdsTFHuvp7 ## Official sources - [https://womeninit.org.za/bursary-programme/](https://womeninit.org.za/bursary-programme/) - [https://womeninit.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/witt_bursary_information_guide.pdf](https://womeninit.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/witt_bursary_information_guide.pdf) ## Verification notes Rechecked 2026-10-24T23:47:43.882291+00:00. The fetched PDF pointer was HTML, not a PDF; the fetched official WIIT page directly confirms call, eligibility, timetable and stated coverage. Mention exam fees only if corroborated by the official guide, not this fetched page.

Funding information

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  • Contribution to tuition and registration fees, prescribed study materials, accredited accommodation, once-off laptop where needed; subject to available funding. Renewal requires every module passed and overall65%.

Women in IT Bursary 2027 eligibility

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  • Women accepted/enrolled full-time in an accredited ICT qualification at a recognised South African institution; latest-year average at least 65%; documented financial need; no other bursary. Committee members, assessors and their immediate families are excluded. Nationality: South African citizens; Permanent residents of South Africa Residence: No additional residency restriction stated.

Women in IT Bursary 2027 document information

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    How to apply for the Women in IT Bursary 2027 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://womeninit.org.za/bursary-programme/ 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: Women accepted/enrolled full-time in an accredited ICT qualification at a recognised South African institution; latest-year average at least 65%; documented financial need; no other bursary. Committee members, assessors and their immediate families are excluded. Nationality: South African citizens; Permanent residents of South Africa Residence: No additional residency restriction stated.. 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: 15 January 2027, 23:59; timezone not published.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Women in IT Bursary 2027 deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: 15 January 2027, 23:59; timezone not published.. 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
      15 January 2027, 23:59; timezone not published.

      Provider deadline information: 15 January 2027, 23:59; timezone not published.. 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

    The fetched PDF pointer was HTML, not a PDF; the fetched official WIIT page directly confirms call, eligibility, timetable and stated coverage. Mention exam fees only if corroborated by the official guide, not this fetched page.
    Last checked 10/24/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Women in IT Bursary 2027?+

    Women accepted/enrolled full-time in an accredited ICT qualification at a recognised South African institution; latest-year average at least 65%; documented financial need; no other bursary. Committee members, assessors and their immediate families are excluded. Nationality: South African citizens; Permanent residents of South Africa Residence: No additional residency restriction stated.

    What funding does the Women in IT Bursary 2027 offer?+

    Listed funding: Contribution to tuition and registration fees, prescribed study materials, accredited accommodation, once-off laptop where needed; subject to available funding. Renewal requires every module passed and overall65%.. 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: 15 January 2027, 23:59; timezone not published.. 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://womeninit.org.za/bursary-programme/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Women accepted/enrolled full-time in an accredited ICT qualification at a recognised South African institution; latest-year average at least 65%; documented financial need; no other bursary. Committee members, assessors and their immediate families are excluded. Nationality: South African citizens; Permanent residents of South Africa Residence: No additional residency restriction stated.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 15 January 2027, 23:59; timezone not published.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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