Gauteng Department of Health Bursary 2025/2026

The Gauteng Department of Health Bursary Application for 2025/2026. Find below How to Apply for the Gauteng Department of Health Bursary 2025/2026.

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About the Gauteng Department of Health: The bursary scheme was initiated by the Department of Health as a way to increase the skillset within the medical field in South Africa, which is currently a scarce skill in the country.

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Details of Gauteng Department of Health Bursary

Field of Study

Students currently studying at a University/ University of Technology:

B Pharmacy
Dentistry
MA Clinical Psychology
MBChB
Medical Physicists
Occupational Therapy
Physiotherapy
Speech therapy, Language, Audiology & Pathology

Students currently in Matric and have been accepted to study at a University/ University of Technology in the upcoming year:

Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice
Clinical Engineering
Clinical Technology
Dental Technology
Dental Therapy
Diagnostic Radiography
Dietetics
Emergency Medical Care
Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics
Optometry Radiotherapy
Oral Hygiene

Bursaries will also be awarded within the Radiography field when students apply at a Radiography department in one of the following Hospitals:

CHARLOTTE MAXEKE JHB ACADEMIC HOSPITAL
CHRIS HANI BARAGWANATH ACADEMIC HOSPITAL
GEORGE MUKHARI ACADEMIC HOSPITAL
HELEN JOSEPH HOSPITAL
RAHIMA MOOSA MOTHER AND CHILD HOSPITAL
STEVE BIKO ACADEMIC HOSPITAL
TAMBO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

Gauteng Department of Health Bursary Application Requirements

South African citizen,
Those residing in Gauteng Province permanently,
From a disadvantaged background,
Studying or intend on studying in one of the aforementioned fields of study,
Minimum “C” symbol average in Matric.

Gauteng Department of Health Bursary Application Procedures

ID document (certified copy),
Matric final certificate (current Matric students, see below),
Proof of University registration (if applicable),
Latest academic report/ transcript (current University students),
Dependants birth certificates/ ID documents (certified copies),
Parents/ guardians ID documents (certified copies),
Parents/ guardians proof of income (latest payslips/ sworn affidavits if unemployed),
Proof of residence (utility bill).

Students who are currently in Matric must also provide the following documents:

Matric June results report (certified copy),
University letter of acceptance or preliminary acceptance,
Motivation letter,
Proof of voluntary work (letter from the manager of a health facility or hospital).

Closing Date: 16 May

Contact Gauteng Department of Health for more details about the Bursaries and also check your status.

Please contact:

The Bursary Section Team

Tel: 011 355 3847/ 3514

Email: Aubrey.ditshego@gauteng.gov.za

Ronald.Peete@gauteng.gov.za

Lungi.Msibi@gauteng.gov.za

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