South African National Blood Service (SANBS) Bursary

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be under 30 years old
• Be studying towards a Bachelor of Health Sciences, with Immunohematology as one of your elective subjects
• Be in your 2nd or 3rd year of study
• Be passionate about your studies
• Have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% in your previous year of study
• Not be receiving any other financial support through any other bursary
• Preference may be given to students in financial need, who cannot afford to attend university without a bursary, with a total household income of NOT more than R600 000 per annum

What the bursary covers

Value mentioned: R40 000, R10 000, R1 500

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric final results/ certificate (certified copy)
• Proof of acceptance at a registered and accredited tertiary institution
• Motivational letter to support your application (maximum 250 words) (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
• Parents or guardians proof of household income (certified copy of 3 months latest payslips if employed – not older than 3 months/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of sassa grant or pension if applicable)

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
   SANBS Bursary Application Form 2026Email [email protected]Email [email protected]

   Download and complete the SANBS Bursary Application Form 2026 (.pdf)

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around December. 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

• Email [email protected]

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

About South African National Blood Service (SANBS)

The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) collects, tests and supplies blood for transfusion in most of the country.