Scholarship
Graça Machel Scholarships for Women
A scholarship program specifically for female students from SADC countries pursuing postgraduate studies in South Africa. It aims to support women in higher education.
About this scholarship
Graça Machel Scholarships for Women is offered by Canon Collins Trust for study in South Africa at master and phd level. The award is valued at Varies, provided as tuition and living support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive Varies. Selection is merit-based and need-based, so both academic record and financial circumstances are assessed.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master and phd level. Nationality requirements apply: Angola, Botswana, DRC, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Eligibility
Female nationals of SADC countries (including South Africa, Angola, Botswana, etc.) pursuing postgraduate study at a South African university.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-07-28. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
master and phd
Nationality requirements
Angola, Botswana, DRC, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe
Funding basis
Merit-based and Need-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Canon Collins Trust
- Study destination
- South Africa
- Eligible applicant countries
- Angola, Botswana, DRC, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe
- Award
- Varies
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based and Need-based
- Study levels
- master and phd
- Nationality
- Angola, Botswana, DRC, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-07-28
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-11-06