Bursaries

Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness Bursary

Medical 30 September 2026

Bursary for Western Cape residents studying selected Health Science qualifications.

Closes
30 September 2026
Academic reqs
0
Application
Provider application

Funding details

Fields covered
Emergency Care, Emergency Medical Care, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy and Speech Therapy.
Coverage value
Registration fees, tuition fees and examination fees. Accommodation is not covered.
Service contract
Recipients must sign a bursary contract and work back their obligation with government after graduation, with community service counting where applicable.
How to apply
Register, log in and apply through the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness bursary platform.

Application method

Register, log in and apply through the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness bursary platform.

Open application route

Closing-date context

-61 days left

Use the remaining time to confirm eligibility, prepare certified copies if required, and submit before the provider deadline.

Captured date:

Eligibility

  • South African citizen
  • Resides in the Western Cape province
  • Unemployed
  • Completed Matric
  • Studying or intending to study full-time towards one of the listed Health Science qualifications
  • Studying, accepted or awaiting acceptance at a relevant accredited Higher Education Institution
  • Committed to studies and willing to complete clinical hours where required
  • No criminal record

Academic requirements

No structured mark rules are captured yet. Treat this as a manual-review bursary: check the provider source for minimum averages, required subjects, study-year limits, and whether latest results or full transcripts are needed.

Supporting documents

  • Certified copy of ID document
  • Certified copy of Matric certificate
  • Certified most recent qualification or academic results
  • Certified proof of residence
  • Certified proof of parents or guardians income
  • Certified proof of disability, if applicable
  • Motivational letter