List Of Bursaries For Medicine In South Africa (2022)

For any society to advance, there has to be enough attention to the development of the medical profession. In South Africa, there are a lot of bursaries and scholarship schemes targeted at medical students in the country. This is to help provide funds for students who wish to study medicine, or other medical-related courses because the best students are not always the ones who can afford a lot.

Some of these bursary schemes are sponsored by renowned medical professionals who have excelled in the field, some are sponsored by municipal governments, while others are sponsored by health management organizations with the aim of grooming the next generation of medical professionals who will work for them.

If you are confident in your abilities and need funding to go through your schooling, you may wish to check out some of the available bursaries below:

List Of Bursaries For Medicine In South Africa

Bongani Mayosi National Health Scholars Program

The Bongani Mayosi National Health Scholars Programme is a funding scheme designed by the University of Limpopo’s Department of Research Administration. This funding scheme is for Ph.D. candidates in medical research. The key areas of this funding scheme include mental health, Rural health, Violence, injury, and trauma. Digital health is also included.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants should hold a master’s or MBChB degree

Applicants must be currently in the 2nd year of Ph.D. studies in any health-related field.

Applicants must be South African citizens or permanent residents.

How to Apply:

Eligible candidates will need to fill out the online application form. Please contact Ms. Colleen Van Wyk through Email: Colleen.Vanwyk@mrc.ac.za , or phone: Tel: 021 938 0384

Mediclinic Bursary

Mediclinic is an international company offering top-quality medical care at its various facilities, including hospitalization, surgical theatres, and intensive care units. The company operates in Southern Africa, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Mediclinic offers bursaries of “learnerships” for students intending to pursue courses in the medical field. This leadership means that the company covers the cost of your studies. Available courses are: Operating Department Assistance, and Enrolled Nurse.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must be South African citizens.

Applicants must have attained Matric or Grade 12 certification or higher.

 Applicants must not be currently registered to study at SA or SANC Nursing Council.

 Applicants must have Mathematical Literacy Level 4 or Mathematics with a minimum grade of 40%.

 Applicants must have passed English Literacy Skills Level 4 with a minimum grade of 40%.

Applicants must also pay the registration fee which is non-refundable.

How to Apply:

You may apply at the MedClinic website. After successfully applying, you may be selected to undergo an interview as well as some fitness tests.

Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa Bursaries

The Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa (PSSA) was formed in 1946. Today this professional body is also involved in shaping the future; ensuring that there is no shortage of talent to maintain the health of the South African people.

The Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa (PSSA) provides bursaries for undergraduate and postgraduate study of pharmacy at accredited schools in South Africa. The bursary scheme only pays you for one academic year at a time, which means you have to reapply the following year.

 Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be South African citizens.

Applicants must have a proven financial need (annual household income must not exceed R130 000) 

 Applicants must perform well academically: Minimum 60% average overall.

How to Apply:

Download the FPE Undergraduate Bursary Application Form, and fill it correctly. 

Applications must be submitted in one of the following ways: by post to: Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education (FPE), PO Box 75769, Lynnwood Ridge 0040. You may also deliver your application by hand to 

Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education (FPE), 435 Flinders Lane, Lynnwood 0081.

 

Stellenbosch University Department of Genetics MSc Bursary

 Stellenbosch University Department of Genetics was established in 1898 when the Stellenbosch College of Agriculture was founded on the outskirts of the village of Stellenbosch. This institution has become one of the foremost institutions of higher learning in South Africa. 

The institution provides financial aid to students studying genetics, especially with the goal of producing new information regarding the diversity of olive lace bugs and olive flea beetles. This is to encourage biodiversity in South Africa.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must be South African citizens.

 Applicants must have a good academic record.

Applicants must be studying genetics.

Applicants must have valid driver’s licenses.

How to Apply:

Applications should be sent via email, with a motivational letter stating why you are deserving to be awarded a bursary. Please send applications to Dr. Barbara van Asch at the email address: bva@sun.ac.za.

HWSETA Bursary (Postgraduate)

The Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority (HWSETA) is the main organization responsible for building the health and social development sectors. The organization provides funding for full-time South African students continuing Postgraduate studies in the field of medicine or any health-related courses.

 Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must be South African citizens.

Applicants must be full-time students pursuing Honours, Masters, Doctoral and Post-Doctoral studies at South African universities.

 Applicants with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply:

Download and complete the HWSETA Bursary Application Form. 

Please send applications to rimepg@hwseta.org.za.

KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health Bursary

KZN Department of Health’s Bursary Program is a funding program instituted by the provincial government of Kwazulu Natal, to help students in need of financial aid, studying medical or health-related courses.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must be permanent residents of KwaZulu-Natal.

 Applicants must have a good academic record.

Applicants must prove financial need.

Applicants must already be registered at a tertiary institution.

How to Apply:

Obtain an application form from your hometown’s nearest Government Hospital. Complete the form and return it to the same hospital.

Western Cape Department of Health Bursary

Western Cape Department of Health Bursary is a financial aid scheme created by the Western Cape Department of Health, which is a part of the government. This bursary scheme is designed to provide financial support for full-time study in health-related fields. This scheme only provides funding for one year at a time; students may reapply at the end of the year.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must be South African citizens living in the Western Cape.

Applicants must be registered at an accredited Higher Education Institution.

How to Apply:

You may apply online www.westerncape.gov.za/healthbursary. 

 Download and complete the Bursary Application Form.

Submit clear copies of supporting documentation.

Applications must be submitted to the financial aid office of your institution.

 

DENOSA Bursary

The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) was established in 1996. The aim of this organization to unite the nursing profession under one umbrella, and to work for the common good. The organization provides support to students in need of financial aid, studying nursing and health-related courses in South Africa. 

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must be Registered nurses and/or midwives.

Applicants must have undertaken a certain amount of approved post-basic work.

Applicants must have fully paid their membership dues for a minimum of 2 (TWO) years.

How to Apply:

The DENOSA Bursary application form can be downloaded online at: http://www.denosa.org.za

Do medical students get paid in South Africa?

Yes they get paid, you can go through the list of medical bursaries in South Africa and applied to any one of them.

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Conclusion:

As expected, medicine, nursing, and other health-related courses are scarce skills that are highly valued in South African society. Therefore, there is no shortage of financial aid available to students studying health-related courses. However, we must mention that most of the financial aid available is based on academic excellence. It is therefore necessary to ensure that you maintain high scores so as to boost your chances of getting financial aid from any of these bursary schemes.