Western Cape Department of Health: Bursaries 2024

Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness invites South African student to apply for Bursary Programme 2023 / 2024 academic year.

Fields of study:

Bursaries will be awarded for studies towards the following Health Science qualifications, at selected institutions:

• B Nursing (at University of Western Cape / Cape Peninsula University of Technology)
• B Tech Nursing R 174 / Diploma in Nursing R 171 / Higher Certificate R 169 (at Western Cape College of Nursing – Athlone, George or Worcester campus)
• Degree Medicine (at University of Stellenbosch / University of Cape Town / University of Free State / University of Pretoria / University of the Witwatersrand)
• Degree Pharmacy (at North West University – Potchefstroom campus / University of Western Cape)
• BSc Radiography in Therapy, BSc Radiography in Diagnostic or BSc Radiography in Ultrasound (at Cape Peninsula University of Technology)
• Bachelor of Emergency Medical Care (at Cape Peninsula University of Technology)

NB: 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.

Requirements:

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• You must be studying or accepted to study full time towards studies in one of the Health Science fields listed above
• You must be studying or accepted to study at one of the approved tertiary institutions listed above
• You must be enthusiastic, hardworking and committed to your studies

The bursary will provide financial assistance towards the qualification (the exact expenses covered will be discussed with shortlisted or successful candidates).

After graduation, bursary recipients will be required to work for the government – the employment duration is one year of work for each year of funding received. Community Service Year will count towards the first year of bursary obligation, while internship years will not.