2027 WIIT Bursary
You must be a woman who is a South African citizen or permanent resident, meet the full-time study and academic criteria, demonstrate financial need, and not hold another bursary.
Open · closes 15 Jan 2027
Bursary
Applications close 15 January 2027
Applications open 9 October 2026 and close at 23:59 on 15 January 2027.
About
The bursary supports women pursuing full-time ICT-related qualifications at recognised South African institutions. It contributes to tuition and registration, prescribed study materials, eligible accommodation, and a once-off laptop if you do not own a suitable device. Awards depend on available funding, and renewal depends on academic performance.
What it covers
- Tuition and registration fees
- Prescribed textbooks and study materials
- Institution-administered or accredited student accommodation
- A once-off laptop if you do not own a suitable device
Who can apply
Be a woman
Be a South African citizen or permanent resident
Be registered full-time or accepted for full-time study in an accredited ICT-related qualification at a recognised South African institution for the academic year
Have an overall average of at least 65% in the most recent academic year
Demonstrate financial need with supporting documents
Not hold another bursary
Not be fully funded by NSFAS or another funder for the same costs
Not be a WIIT committee member, bursary assessor, or an immediate family member of either
Documents to prepare
Certified South African ID or permanent residence permit, certified within the last 3 months
Proof of 2027 enrolment or acceptance; continuing students may submit 2026 proof if 2027 registration has not opened
Most recent official academic transcript; Grade 12 learners submit Grade 11 final and Grade 12 June results
Signed motivational letter of no more than one page
Proof of financial need, such as household earners’ payslips or IRP5, a SASSA letter, affidavit, or NSFAS outcome letter
How to apply
- 1Check that you meet every eligibility criterion
- 2Prepare all five required documents as separate PDF files no more than 10 MB each
- 3Open the application form and sign in to Google to upload your documents
- 4Submit before the deadline and keep the confirmation email
Sources
Official sourceWomen in IT (WIIT)Checked against womeninit.org.za on 29 Oct 2026. Govnet is independent — always confirm with the provider.