2023 Women’s Property Network (WPN) Bursaries

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Women’s Property Network

Women’s Property Network (WPN) is inviting South African students to apply for Bursary Programme 2023 academic year.

Bursary Closing Date: 13 January 2023

About our Bursary

The Women’s Property Network (WPN) was established in 2000, with the main goal of providing a platform for women in the commercial property industry to build valuable connections, as well as develop and enhance their careers and recognize and celebrate the success of women in the industry.

The network has more than 400 members across South Africa, with regional chapters in Gauteng, the Western Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal.

Aims of the Bursary

WPN, through its Educational Trust, provides bursary funding to previously disadvantaged female students who are pursuing studies within the Property industry. WPN has awarded over 90 bursaries to female students, since 2008.

The WPN Educational Trust is administered by the Founder and CEO of Motseng Investment Holdings (Ipeleng Mkhari), the Director of Smith Tabata Buchanan (Refqah Fataar Ho-Yee), and the CEO of Attacq (Jackie van Niekerk).

Bursaries will be awarded for Undergraduate Degrees or Diploma studies, in Property-related fields (Built Environment and Commercial Real Estate sector).

The bursary will provide cover for tuition fees, for the 2023 year of study (the bursary will NOT cover any outstanding student debt or arrears).

The bursary may also provide cover for study materials, at the discretion of WPN (students must submit a list of books from the institution/ official bookshop and a valid quotation).

Requirements you to apply for WPN Bursary

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 South African citizen
  • You must be female
  • You must be studying full-time toward an undergraduate Property-related degree or diploma
  • You must have attained and maintained a minimum overall average of 65% in the 2021 academic year
  • You must be studying at a recognised and accredited public tertiary institution in South Africa (bursaries will NOT be awarded for studies at private tertiary institutions)
  • You must be entering your 2nd year or higher year of study
  • You must have proven financial need
  • You must have a strong academic record/ potential

How to apply for WPN Bursary

Students who meet all of the above criteria may request an application form by emailing the WPN National Co-ordinator: info@wpn.co.za

Applicants may be required to submit copies of the following supporting documentation (the list of supporting documents required will be communicated by WPN – this list is only a guideline):

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Full academic record for all modules completed (on institutions letterhead)
  • Parent’s or guardian’s proof of income

Contacts
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the Women’s Property Network directly:
National Co-ordinator
Email: info@wpn.co.za

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