Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa (PSSA)/ FPE Bursaries

Fields of study

• The Undergraduate bursary will be awarded to BPharm students.
• The Postgraduate bursary is for studies towards Pharmacy related subjects, at Masters and Doctoral level.

Who can apply

Undergraduate bursary

• Be a South African citizen
• Have completed Matric
• Be studying full-time towards a BPharm qualification
• Be entering your 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of study in 2027 (the bursary will NOT fund 1st year students)
• Be studying at a recognised tertiary institute in South Africa
• Be a PSSA student member (membership is free for students – apply here)

Postgraduate bursary

• Be a South African citizen
• Have completed Matric
• Have completed an undergraduate qualification
• Be studying full-time towards a postgraduate (Masters or Doctoral) Pharmacy qualification
• Be studying at a recognised tertiary institute in South Africa
• Read and agree to the terms and conditions of the bursary (page 2 and 6 of the application form)
• Be a PSSA student member (find out about the membership fees and complete the membership application form)

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Full tertiary academic record/ transcript (certified copy)
• Motivational letter from a pharmacy lecturer
• Financial declaration (proof of parents/ guardians/ household income: certified copy of payslips if employed; balance sheet if self-employed; affidavit if unemployed or working within the informal sector; proof of pension if applicable) (signed by the applicant and person responsible for your financial support) (see the application form for more info)

Full bursary documents checklist

How to apply

1. Check the requirements

   Make sure you meet every requirement listed above. Applications that miss one are usually rejected automatically.

2. Prepare your documents

   Scan clear copies of everything the provider asks for, certified where required.

3. Apply through the official channel
   PSSA Bursary Application 2027 (Undergraduate)
4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around October. Late applications are almost never accepted.

Applications for the current cycle have closed. This bursary usually opens again each year, so prepare your documents now and check back.

Genuine bursaries never charge an application fee. How to spot bursary scams

Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]
• Phone 012 470 9562

Contact the provider only with questions about this bursary. StudentBursaries.co.za does not process applications.

About Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa (PSSA)/ FPE

The Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa (PSSA) is the oldest professional body for pharmacists in the country, dating back to 1885.