The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is offering comprehensive bursaries for the 2026 academic year to support students pursuing critical health science qualifications. This opportunity is open to South African citizens residing in the Western Cape who have completed Matric. The bursary covers registration, tuition, and examination fees for a wide range of fields including Medicine (MBChB), Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, and Emergency Medical Care. In return, successful candidates must sign a contract and commit to working for the Department to fulfill a service obligation. Applications are submitted via a dedicated online portal and must include certified supporting documents. The closing date for applications is 30 September 2025.
Closing Date: 30 September 2025
Location: Western Cape Province, South Africa
Fields of Study Covered
The bursary is available for students pursuing qualifications in the following Health Science fields:
- Dental Surgery (BSc)
- Emergency Care Assistant (Higher Certificate)
- Emergency Medical Care (National Diploma)
- Medicine (MBChB/Degree)
- Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree, B Tech, Higher Certificate R169, Diploma R171, and R174)
- Occupational Therapy (BSc)
- Pharmacy (Degree)
- Physiotherapy (BSc)
- Radiography (Diagnostic, Therapy, and Ultrasound) (BSc)
- Speech Therapy (Degree)
Note: The list of supported qualifications may change annually based on departmental service delivery needs.
What the Bursary Covers
The bursary covers:
- Registration fees
- Tuition fees
- Examination fees
Accommodation costs are not covered.
Successful candidates must:
- Sign a full-time bursary contract with the Department
- Complete mandatory community service (if applicable)
- Work for the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness to fulfill the service obligation, or refund the bursary if not fulfilled
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Reside in the Western Cape
- Have completed Matric
- Be studying or planning to study full-time in one of the listed Health Science qualifications
- Be enrolled at or accepted by an accredited Higher Education Institution
- Be hardworking, dedicated, and willing to complete required clinical hours
- Have no criminal record
How to Apply
Step-by-step application process:
Step 1: Register an account on the bursary platform:
Step 2: Log in to the bursary platform:
Step 3: Complete the online application form
Step 4: Upload the following certified documents:
- ID document
- Matric certificate
- Latest academic results or qualification
- Proof of residence
- Parents’ or guardians’ income proof (SASSA, SARS, or payslips)
- Proof of disability (if applicable)
- Motivational letter
Click here to apply for the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness Bursary 2026:
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