SAWISE Angus Scholarship South Africa 2023 – 2024
SAWISE Angus Scholarship South Africa 2023 – 2024
ABOUT THE COMPANY – SAWISE
SAWISE Angus Scholarship South Africa | The Association of South African Women in Science and Engineering (SA WISE) was formed to strengthen the role of females within the science and engineering faculty in South Africa.
The association aims to pursue the following goals: drawing attention to female scientists and engineers; emphasizing and addressing issues faced by females in the Engineering and Science sectors; campaigning for the advancement of females in Science and Engineering; providing strong role models and leadership for those wanting to enter the Engineering and Science fields (particularly young people).
ABOUT THE SAWISE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
The Association of South African Women in Science and Engineering (SA WISE) is inviting female students from Sub-Saharan Africa, to apply for the annual SA WISE Angus Scholarship, for the 2022 academic year.
The scholarship is available for studies towards any Science or Engineering Postgraduate qualification (Honors level or 4th year equivalent).
Note: Sub-Saharan Africa is made up of 54 countries, including South Africa.
ABOUT THE SAWISE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME – COVERAGE VALUE
Scholarships will be awarded to the value of R15 000 per annum. Recipients will be required to become an active member of SAWISE.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted – if you did not receive any feedback, please consider your application unsuccessful.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SAWISE SCHOLARSHIP
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- You must be a sub-Saharan Black female student
- You must be studying or intend on studying towards a Science or Engineering Postgraduate qualification, in 2022
- You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognized and accredited University in South Africa
- You must have achieved a minimum overall result of 70% for your final year of study
- Preference will be given to South African citizens
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SAWISE SCHOLARSHIP
Applicants must follow these steps to apply:
1) Complete the SAWISE Angus Scholarship Application 2022
2) Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation electronically via email to: sawise.scholarships@gmail.com
(Insert your full name in the email subject line). (The submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Full academic record/ all official academic transcripts (on institutions’ letterhead)
- Letter of acceptance to study at the University of Cape Town in 2022 (only required from successful applicants)
- Curriculum Vitae
CLOSING DATE FOR THE SAWISE SCHOLARSHIP
31 January 2022.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
CONTACT THE SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDER
For any queries related to this scholarship programme, please contact The Association of South African Women in Science and Engineering (SA WISE) directly:
Email: sawise.scholarships@gmail.com / sawise@uct.ac.za