• Nursing
• Medical (MBChB)
• Pharmacy
• Radiography
• Emergency Medical Care

Please note more health science study fields may be added or removed per academic year based on Departmental service delivery needs.

• This is a full-time bursary program.
• Candidates must study on a full-time basis.
• All clinical hours must be completed (where required).

• Department provides financial assistance towards the qualification.
• Registration
• Study fees
• Examination fees
• The Department does not pay accommodation cost.

Please note above will only be covered if a full-time bursary contract is signed with the Department of Health and Wellness.

• Bursary holders are required to work back their bursary obligation.
• The obligation is worked back in the following two ways:
  Community service year must be completed (where required).
  Once the community service year is completed 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.

Please note:

• The community service year will count towards the bursary holder’s 1st year of the bursary obligation.
• Internship does not count as working back obligation.
• Bursary holders must pay back the monies if they do not work back their bursary obligation.

• A South African citizen residing in the Western Cape.
• Applicants must have a matric certificate.
• Students who have been accepted or awaiting acceptance at a relevant accredited Higher Education Institution (HEI)
• Applicants that do not have a criminal record

• Apply at university or college (HEI) for your required qualification.
• Apply online using the following link www.westerncape.gov.za/healthbursary
1. Register
2. Log in by using your username & password.
3. Click the "Apply Online" button to begin your application
4. Complete steps 1 - 5
Step 1: Personal Information
Step 2: Guardian Information
Step 3: Previous Qualification
Step 4: Application
Step 5: Upload Documents

Please note: Ensure all documents are ready; scanned and named appropriately for uploading.

• Identity document (ID) (Certified)
• Matric certificate (Certified)
• Parents/ Guardian income (No affidavits will be accepted), documents like payslips, SASSA letter or SARS tax certificate will be accepted.
• Proof of residence
• Motivational letter
• Proof of disability (if applicable)

You can apply for more than one qualification; however, the bursary will only be awarded for one qualification.