Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness invites South African students residing in the Western Cape to apply for their Bursary Programme for the 2026 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 30 September 2025
Bursary 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:
Register here
Step 2: Log in to the bursary platform:
Login here
Step 3: Complete the online application form
When asked how you heard about the bursary, enter “www.zabursaries.co.za”.
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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