Gauteng Department of Health Bursary to Study Medicine in Cuba

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be between 18 and 30 years old by the closing date
• Permanently reside in Gauteng province and Matriculate in Gauteng
• Be from a disadvantaged community
• Be interested in studying towards a Medicine qualification in Cuba, in 2025
• Have completed Matric with a university entrance pass
• Have achieved a minimum level 4 pass (50%) for English, Mathematics, Biology/ Life Sciences and Physical Science in Matric
• Not have been registered with any public or private higher education institution
• Not have received any other form of bursary funding

Documents you will need

• Birth certificate (certified copy)
• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate and transcript (certified copy)
• Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)
• Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ sworn affidavit if unemployed)
• Proof of residence (validated by the Ward Councillor and Municipality Bill or a municipal bill)

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
   • Gauteng Department of Health Bursary Application 2025
   • Register an Account
   • Login

   Applications must be submitted online at: Gauteng Department of Health Bursary Application 2025

   Applicants will be required to Register an Account before they can Login and apply.

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around April. 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.

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Contact the bursary provider

• Phone 082 848 1594
• Phone 083 496 9252
• Phone 082 737 7130

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

About Gauteng Department of Health Bursary to Study Medicine in Cuba

The Gauteng Department of Health runs public health services in Gauteng and funds the training of doctors and health professionals.