The 2012 South American Under-20 Women's Football Championship was the 5th edition of the South American Under-20 Women Championship.

It was held from 20 January to 5 February in Brazil.

[1] The winners, and the runners-up, were qualified for the 2012 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup held in Japan.

[2] Matches were played in Curitiba, Paranaguá and Ponta Grossa.

The winner and the runner-up teams qualify for the 2012 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Japan.