Scholarships: FAWE/Mastercard Foundation 2027

The Forum for African Women Educationalists in Malawi (FAWEMA) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and Ministry of Labour have launched a Bursary Support Program for marginalised young women and men to access tertiary education. Bursaries available are targeting 80% female and 20% male for program participants (students) interested in pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) courses. The program will prioritize participants facing the highest social and economic barriers, with 15% of them being persons with disability, internally displaced persons and refugees.

Eligibility Criteria for TEVET Bursaries at FAWEMA

Applicants must:
a) Be aged between 15 – 25 years at the time of applying.
b) Have Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) or its equivalent.
c) Be willing to undertake any STEM Courses from the Technical Colleges listed
d) Not be a current beneficiary of any other bursary scheme or similar bursary elsewhere.
e) Commit to pursue a three (3) year certificate course.
f) Be young people from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Those living with disabilities, internally displaced persons, refugees, orphaned (total or partial) are encouraged to apply.
g) Be willing to give back to his/her community through development services after completion of their education.

Colleges that FAWEMA and the Ministry of Labour have partnered with for the 2027 intake

i. Livingstonia Technical College in Rumphi.
ii. Mzuzu Technical College in Mzuzu.
iii. Namitete Technical College in Lilongwe.
iv. Lilongwe Technical College in Lilongwe.
v. Malawi Council of Disability Affairs (MACODA) in Lilongwe.
vi. Salima Technical College in Salima.
vii. Nasawa Technical College in Zomba, and
viii. Soche Technical College, in Blantyre.

HOW TO APPLY

– Download Application form from the FAWEMA website: www.fawema.org.
– You can also obtain a hard copy application form from the Teachers Development Centres (TDCs) or District Education offices across the country.
– Complete the application form fully
– Attach a copy of your MSCE
– Attach recommendation letters from the head of your previous school or district social welfare officer or traditional leader from your community
– Attach a copy of your National Identity card
– Those of refugee status should attach certified Refugee Certificate.
– Submit your application form and all attachments to the Teacher Development Centres (TDCs) or District Education Offices.
– Alternatively, send you application form and all required attachments to [email protected].

You can also collect an application form from FAWEMA office in Area 47, sector 3, in Lilongwe or through email request directed to [email protected]. The closing date for receiving applications is 7th NOVEMBER 2026. The application process is totally free of charge. For enquiries call: 0896510711/0981654355 during working hours only.