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Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness invites Western Cape students to apply for the Health Science Bursary Programme 2027. Bursaries are available for Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Emergency Medical Care, Physiotherapy and more. Closing date: 30 September 2026.
Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness invites South African students to apply for theHealth Science Bursary Programme 2027. Bursary Application Closing Date:30 September 2026Bursary Location:Western Cape, South AfricaWestern Cape Department of Health Bursary South Africa 2027The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is inviting students to apply for itsBursary Programme for the 2027 academic year. The bursary is aimed at unemployed South African citizens who reside in the Western Cape and want to study full-time towards selected Health Science qualifications. Successful applicants will receive financial assistance towards selected study costs and will be required to sign a bursary contract with the Department. Fields of Study CoveredBursaries will be awarded for studies towards the following Health Science qualifications: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. The Department may add or remove Health Science qualifications each year, depending on service delivery needs. What the Bursary CoversThe Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness bursary will provide financial assistance towards the following costs:Registration fees. Tuition fees. Examination fees. Accommodation fees will not be covered. Bursary OutcomeThe outcome of the bursary application process is expected to be concluded betweenJanuary and February 2027. Applicants should ensure that all required documents are uploaded correctly to avoid delays or disqualification. Bursary ObligationsSuccessful applicants will be required to sign a full-time bursary contract with the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. After graduation, bursary recipients will be required to work for the government. Where applicable, bursary recipients must complete a community service year, which will count towards the first year of the bursary obligation. After community service, bursary holders must apply for a post within the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. They must then work back the remaining years according to the contractual agreement. Internship does not count as part of the work-back obligation. Bursary holders who do not complete their work-back obligation may be required to refund the Department for all bursary expenses. Eligibility RequirementsApplicants must be South African citizens. Applicants must reside within the Western Cape province. Applicants must be unemployed. Applicants must have completed Matric. Applicants must be studying or intending to study full-time towards one of the listed Health Science qualifications. Applicants must be studying, accepted to study or awaiting acceptance to study at a relevant accredited Higher Education Institution. Applicants must be enthusiastic, hardworking and committed to their studies. Applicants must be willing to complete clinical hours, where required. Applicants must not have a criminal record. Required DocumentsApplicants must upload clear copies of the following supporting documents:Certified copy of ID document. Certified copy of Matric certificate. Certified copy of most recent qualification or academic results. Certified proof of residence. Certified proof of parents or guardians income. Proof of income may include latest payslips, SASSA letter or SARS tax certificate. Certified proof of disability, if applicable. Motivational letter to support the application. Applicants must ensure that all required documents are submitted. Missing documents may result in disqualification. How to applyStep 1:Register an account on theWestern Cape Department of Health and Wellness Bursary PlatformStep 2:Login to theWestern Cape Department of Health and Wellness Bursary PlatformStep 3:Complete the online application formStep 4:Upload clear copies of the following supporting documentation, listed below. Bursary EnquiriesFor enquiries related to the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness Bursary Programme, applicants may contact:Contact Person:Monray Strydom, Project CoordinatorTel:021 483 6610Email:Monray. Strydom@westerncape. gov. zaContact Person:Sisipho Folose, First Line SupportTel:021 483 6597Email:Sisipho. Folose@westerncape. gov. zaContact Person:Nathan KantweTel:021 483 7038Email:Nathan. Kantwe@westerncape. gov. zaApplicants are also encouraged to read the FAQ and Help sections on the bursary platform before submitting enquiries. Closing DateThe closing date for the Western Cape Department of Health Bursary South Africa 2027 is30 September 2026. Applications submitted after the closing date will not be accepted. Final ThoughtsThe Western Cape Department of Health Bursary South Africa 2027 is a valuable opportunity for Western Cape students who want to study towards Health Science qualifications. Students interested in Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Emergency Medical Care, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Therapy and related fields should apply before30 September 2026and ensure that all supporting documents are submitted correctly.