Bursaries in Health Science for University Students 2025 – APPLY NOW for this opportunity

Bursaries in Health Science, this initiative supports students in the Health Sciences, offering top-up funding for those already benefiting from NSFAS financial support.

Deadline: 31 December 2024

Fields of Study

Eligible candidates can pursue degrees in:

• Audiology
• Dentistry
• Dental Therapy
• Medicine
• Nursing
• Occupational Therapy
• Optometry
• Physiotherapy
• Radiography (Ultrasonography)
• Speech and Language Therapy

The bursary includes:

• Top-up to NSFAS allowances and additional cost support.
• Academic and social mentoring to overcome challenges.
• Practical work exposure at rural hospitals for hands-on learning.
• Participation in life skills workshops essential for personal and professional development.

If you’re considering applying, ensure your application is competitive by reviewing these tips for submitting a bursary application.

It is designed for students from Umkhanyakude, Zululand, and King Cetshwayo districts in KwaZulu-Natal.

Eligibility Criteria – Bursaries in Health Science

Applicants must meet these requirements:

1. Reside in Umkhanyakude, Zululand, or King Cetshwayo districts and the catchment areas of specific hospitals.
2. Be in Matric or have completed Matric.
3. Be pursuing one of the eligible Health Science degrees.
4. Have been accepted at a recognized public university (excluding UNISA).
5. Be entering the 1st or 2nd year (4-year degrees) or 1st to 3rd year (medical degrees).
6. Be studying towards their first degree (no prior degrees or diplomas).
7. Have NSFAS funding or have applied for it in 2025.
8. Commit to work at one of the hospitals for at least two years post-graduation.

Need help crafting your application? Use these guides:

• How to write a motivational letter for a bursary application
• How to write an affidavit for bursary applications

Application Process – Bursaries in Health Science

Submit applications via:

• Email: Cebile@umthomboyouth.org.za
• Fax: 086 554 1565

Download the bursary application form here.

Important: Late applications will not be accepted.