Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness Bursary

Fields of study

• Emergency Care Assistant (Higher Certificate)
• Emergency Medical Care (National Diploma)
• Medicine (Degree)
• Nursing R169 (Higher Certificate)
• Nursing R171 (General Nurse) (Diploma)
• Nursing R174
• Nursing (B Degree)
• Occupational Therapy (Bachelor of Science)
• Pharmacy (Degree)
• Physiotherapy (Degree)
• Speech Therapy (Degree)

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Reside within the Western Cape province
• Be unemployed
• Have completed Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying full time towards one of the Health Science qualifications listed above
• Be studying, accepted to study or awaiting acceptance to study at a relevant accredited Higher Education Institution (HEI)
• Be enthusiastic, hardworking and committed to your studies
• Be willing to complete clinical hours, where required
• Not have a criminal record

What the bursary covers

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate (certified copy)
• Most recent qualification/ academic results (certified copy)
• Proof of residence (certified copy)
• Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips/ SASSA letter or SARS tax certificate) (certified copy)
• Proof of disability, if applicable (certified copy)
• Motivational letter to support your application ((read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)

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
   • Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness Bursary Platform
   • Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness Bursary Platform (option 2)
4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around September. 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]
• Email [email protected]
• Email [email protected]
• Phone 021 483 6610
• Phone 021 483 6597
• Phone 021 483 7038

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

About Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness runs public hospitals, clinics and emergency services in the province.