Uyinene Mrwetyana Scholarship 2021
Uyinene Mrwetyana Scholarship 2021 is open in various categories therefore qualify applicants can apply now before the closing date.
Bursary Details:
Founded in memory of the late Uyinene Mrwetyana, the Uyinene Mrwetyana Scholarship for Women is open for applications.
The scholarship will be awarded to women students who are pursuing a degree in the Faculty of Humanities at UCT. Applicants will need to demonstrate evidence of leadership in social justice and social activism.
Closing date: 16 April 2021.
The scholarship will be awarded to women students who are pursuing a degree in the Faculty of Humanities at UCT. Applicants will need to demonstrate evidence of leadership in social justice and social activism.
Closing date: 16 April 2021.
Candidate Requirements:
Applicants must:
- Be a woman (includes gender non-conforming women)
- Be registered for an undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Cape Town
- Be a first-year student.
- Demonstrate evidence of leadership in social justice and activism (this can be at school or in your community).
Conditions of Bursary:
- Successful recipients must maintain a an annual grade average of 65% in order to be funded for the duration of their undergraduate degree programmes – 3 to 4 years.
- Applicants must take part in volunteering in an organisation that addresses gender based violence
- A letter confirming the completion of volunteer work must be submitted to the Uyinene Mrwetyana Foundation.
Bursary Inclusion:
The full cost scholarship is calculated at an average of R150 000 per year per student and will cover:
- Tuition
- Residence fees
- Learning materials.
How to Apply
- Write a letter of motivation showing evidence of leadership, social justice and activist work in your school, your community, or elsewhere
- A reference letter from someone who can speak to your leadership, social justice and activist work
- Submit a copy of your CV
- Your matric results (or equivalent)
Send applications to: [email protected]