Western Cape Health Bursaries 2023
Bursary Details
The Western Cape Government is offering bursaries to students wanting to study in the Health sector. Applications for the bursary must be submitted online.
Are you interested in pursuing a career in health? The Department of Health and Wellness offers a limited number of bursaries for full-time study each year.
Find out what bursary opportunities are available and how you can apply.
The Western Cape Government Health and Wellness offers a limited number of bursaries for full-time study each year.
The bursary aims to attract qualified persons with the required competencies, knowledge, and skills to join the Department to meet its service delivery needs.
The following qualifications have been identified for the 2023 academic year:
B Nursing
- University of Western Cape
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Diploma in R 425 Nursing/ Diploma in Nursing R 171 (General Nurse)
- Western Cape College of Nursing (Athlone, George or Worcester campus.)
Degree Medicine
- University of Stellenbosch
- University of Cape Town
- University of Free State
- University of Pretoria
- WITS
Degree Pharmacy
- North West University (Potchefstroom campus)
- University of Western Cape
BSC Radiography in Therapy, BSC Radiography in Diagnostic or BSC Radiography in Ultrasound
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Bachelor of Emergency Medical Care
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Please note more health science study fields may be added or removed per academic year based on Departmental service delivery needs.
Candidate Requirements
To apply for one of these bursaries you must be:
- A South African citizen residing in the Western Cape
- Be accepted at the relevant accredited Higher Education Institution (HEI)
Bursars' obligations:
Bursars are expected to furnish the Department with satisfactory proof of registration at an accredited academic institution at the start of the financial year. He or she is also expected to submit all annual or supplementary examination results to the Department within 30 days of receiving such results.
To Apply for a bursary you need to:
- Register or Login
- Add Personal Details
- Add Parent or Guardian Details
- Add Acquired Qualifications
- Choose Qualification that you will need funding for
- Upload supporting documents or mail them
Bursary Enquiries
Western Cape Government Health and Wellness
Monray Strydom
Tel: 021 483 6610
Sisipho Folose
Tel: 021 483 6597
Nathan Kantwe
Tel: 021 483 7038
Email: Health.bursary@westerncape.gov.za
Conditions of Bursary
Bursaries are available from Western Cape Government: Health for the following fields:
Cape Peninsula University of Technology:
- B Tech Nursing
- BSc Radiography in Diagnostic
- BSc Radiography in Ultrasound
- BSc Radiography in Nuclear Medicine
- BSc Radiography in Therapy
- Bachelor of Emergency Medical Care
University of Stellenbosch:
- Degree Medicine
- Degree Speech Therapy
- Degree Physiotherapy
University of Cape Town:
- Degree Medicine
University of Western Cape:
- Degree: B Nursing
- Degree: B Pharmacy
- BSC Occupational Therapy
- BSC Physiotherapy
- Degree Dentistry
- Degree Oral Hygiene
- Masters: Clinical Psychology
WCCN:
- Diploma R425 Nursing
- Diploma R171 Nursing
North West University
- Degree: B Nursing
- Degree: B Pharmacy
University of Pretoria:
- Degree Medicine
University of Free State:
- Degree Medicine
WITS:
- Degree Medicine
Please Note:
Bursaries will be awarded in collaboration with the Higher Education Institution as per admission criteria.
More health science study fields may be added or removed per academic year based on Departmental service delivery needs.
How to Apply
Step 1: Apply at HEI for your required qualification.
Step 2: Go to www.westerncape.gov.za/healthbursary to apply for the bursary
Step 3: Complete the online application form.
Step 4: Upload all necessary documents on the system.