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
Review the recorded eligibility, funding and deadline information below. Confirm the current award conditions on the provider's official source.
- 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 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.
- 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
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- 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
No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.
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.
- 1Check 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.
- 2Check 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.
- 3Check 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.
- Planning suggestion: 12 months out
Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.
- Planning suggestion: 6 months out
If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.
- Planning suggestion: 3 months out
If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.
- Planning suggestion: 1 month out
If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.
- Provider deadline15 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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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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