Bursary for Medicine and Pharmacy. Aspen is offering bursary opportunities for the 2025 academic year. The bursary aims to support students pursuing undergraduate degrees in specific fields, although Master’s or PhD studies may also be considered.
Deadline: Ongoing / Not Specified
Fields of Study
Aspen bursaries are available for studies in the following fields:
- Accounting
- Chemistry
- Computer Science & Information Technology
- Data Science
- Engineering
- Medicine and Surgery
- Microbiology
- Pharmacology (specializing in Regulatory Affairs)
- Pharmacy
- Supply Chain Management
- Taxation
Funding Coverage
The bursary provides funding for the following expenses, subject to Aspen’s discretion:
- Registration fees (up to 100%)
- Tuition fees (up to 100%)
- Prescribed books (up to 50%)
Funding is granted for one academic year, with renewal based on Aspen’s budget availability.
Important Conditions
Recipients are required to sign a formal bursary agreement detailing the bursary’s terms and conditions.
Eligibility Criteria – Bursary for Medicine and Pharmacy
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- South African citizenship
- Must be studying or intend to study within one of the listed fields of study.
- Must be enrolled or accepted at one of the following accredited institutions:Traditional Universities:
- University of Cape Town (UCT)
- University of the Western Cape (UWC)
- University of Stellenbosch (SU)
- University of the Free State (UFS)
- University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)
- University of Pretoria (UP)
- University of Johannesburg (UJ)
- University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)
- Rhodes University (RU)
- North-West University (NWU)
- University of Limpopo (UL)
Comprehensive Universities:
- University of South Africa (UNISA)
- Nelson Mandela University (NMU)
- University of Zululand (UniZulu)
- University of Mpumalanga (UMP)
- Sol Plaatje University (SPU)
Universities of Technology:
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
- Durban University of Technology (DUT)
- Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
- Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT)
- Vaal University of Technology (VUT)
- Central University of Technology (CUT)
- Walter Sisulu University (WSU)
Specialised Institutions:
- Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU)
- Children of Aspen South Africa employees are also eligible to apply.
How to Apply – Bursary for Medicine and Pharmacy
Visit the Aspen bursary portal to submit your application.
If you do not receive feedback after applying, consider your application unsuccessful.