Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness invites South African students to apply for Bursary Programme 2025 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 30 September 2024
Bursaries will be awarded to students residing in the Western Cape, for studies towards the following Health Science qualifications:
- Nursing
- Medical (MBChB)
- Pharmacy
- Radiography
- Emergency Medical Care
(Note: the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness may add or remove health science qualifications covered by the bursary each year, depending on the Departmental service delivery needs).
The bursary will provide financial assistance towards the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees and examination fees. Accommodation fees will not be covered.
Students will be required to sign a full-time bursary contract with the Department of Health and Wellness.
After graduation, bursary recipients will be required to work for the government. Bursary recipients will be required to complete a community service year (where required), which will count towards the bursary holder’s first year of the bursary obligation. Thereafter, the bursary holder must apply for a post within the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. The bursary holder must then work back the remaining years as per the contractual agreement.
Internship does not count as working back obligation. If bursary holders do not work back their bursary obligation, they must refund the department for all bursary expenses.
Requirements
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 reside within the Western Cape province
- You must have completed Matric
- You must be studying or intend on studying full time towards one of the Health Science qualifications listed above
- You must be studying, accepted to study or awaiting acceptance to study at a relevant accredited Higher Education Institution (HEI)
- You must be enthusiastic, hardworking and committed to your studies
- You must be willing to complete clinical hours, where required
- You must NOT have a criminal record
How to apply
Candidates who meet all of the above criteria, may follow these steps to apply:
Step 1: Register an account on the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness Bursary Platform
Step 2: Login to the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness Bursary Platform
Step 3: Complete the online application form
Step 4: Upload clear copies of the following supporting documentation (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate (certified copy)
- Most recent qualification/ academic results (certified copy)
- Proof of residence (certified copy)
- Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips/ SASSA letter or SARS tax certificate) (certified copy)
- Proof of disability, if applicable (certified copy)
- Motivational letter to support your application
