10/10/2026
CALL FOR ENTRY INTO UNIVERSITY THROUGH BRIDGING PROGRAMMES
UNDER THE FAWE/MASTERCARD FOUNDATION BURSARY PROGRAMME
The Forum for African Women Educationalists β Malawi Chapter (FAWEMA), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is offering bursaries to young people with disabilities and youths of refugee status to increase their chances of gaining admission to the Catholic University of Malawi (CUNIMA) for four-year Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)-related degree programmes.
WHO CAN APPLY?
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
Must be a young person with a disability (PWD) or a person of refugee status.
Must be aged between 15 and 25 years.
Must possess a Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) with six credits, including English.
Must provide proof of vulnerability as explained in the application form.
Must not be a current beneficiary of another bursary scheme or similar bursary elsewhere.
Must commit to successfully completing the fully funded bridging programme lasting 2β3 months before being sponsored for a four-year degree programme at CUNIMA.
DEGREE PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE
Bachelor of Science in Applied Statistics
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies
Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Midwifery
Bachelor of Science Education β Mathematical Sciences
HOW TO APPLY
Download the application form from the FAWEMA website:
www.fawema.org
Alternatively, obtain a hard copy application form from District Education Offices across the country.
Complete the application form fully.
Attach a copy of your MSCE certificate.
Attach a recommendation letter from the head of your previous school, a District Social Welfare Officer, or a traditional leader from your community.
Attach a copy of your National Identity Card.
Applicants with refugee status must attach a certified Refugee Certificate.
Submit the application form and all attachments to your District Education Office.
Alternatively, email your application form and all required attachments to [email protected].
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Application forms are FREE OF CHARGE.
No fees, facilitation payments, or intermediaries are required at any stage of the selection process.
Inaccurate information, falsification, or incomplete applications, including attempts to influence the selection process, will lead to automatic disqualification.
The bursary provides comprehensive financial, academic, and social support throughout the academic programmes.
FAWEMA maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards child abuse, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, and sexual harassment.
FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION AND ENQUIRIES
Phone: +265 896 510 711 / +265 981 654 355
Email: [email protected]
Calls will be received from Monday to Friday, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
CLOSING DATE: 15 NOVEMBER 2026
NOTE: This opportunity targets persons with disabilities and youths with refugee status only.
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