Cipla Bursary 2026: Requirements and How to Apply

The Cipla Bursary provides essential financial support for students in a variety of fields, including sciences, engineering, commerce, and health, covering tuition, accommodation, books, meals, and even laptops.

About the Organisation

Cipla South Africa (Cipla Medpro) is a major pharmaceutical and healthcare company. 

Their bursary programme is part of their commitment to developing skills in South Africa, especially in fields where scarcity is high. 

It is administered via their “Careers > Bursary Program” platform.

Fields of Study Funded

Cipla funds students studying or intending to study in the following disciplines:

1. Health Sciences (e.g., Pharmacy, Biomedical Sciences)
2. Natural Sciences (e.g., Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology)
3. Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Mechatronics)
4. Economic Management Sciences (Accounting, Finance, Economics)
5. Other fields include Digital Marketing & Communications, Graphic Design, Supply Chain & Logistics Management, Industrial Psychology & Human Resources, etc.

Benefits for Recipients

• Annual funding covering tuition, accommodation, meals, books, and a laptop (with a maximum value of around R8,000)
• Bursary recipients gain vacation work opportunities at Cipla, access to mentoring, subject matter experts, and other professional development benefits.
• Must maintain a minimum of 70% average in their studies to continue eligibility.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must satisfy all of the following:

1. Be a South African citizen.
2. Be between about 18 and 28 years old (this may vary slightly per cycle).
3. Have completed Matric.
4. Registered or about to register for 2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc. year of study in 2026, or for postgraduate where eligible.
5. Study at an accredited public tertiary institution in South Africa.
6. Achieved a minimum overall average of 70% in their most recent completed year.

How to Apply

1. Submit applications online via the Cipla Careers / Bursary Program portal.
2. Upload the required documents in PDF format. These include: certified ID, Matric certificate, academic transcripts, proof of registration, CV, proof of needed funding (quotes/invoices for things like accommodation, books, laptop)
3. Make sure all funding requests (tuition, meals, etc.) have supporting invoices or quotations. For private accommodation, a lease or landlord affidavit is required.

Required Documents

1. Certified copy of South African ID.
2. Certified Matric certificate.
3. Most recent academic transcripts (or results record).
4. Proof of registration at a tertiary institution.
5. One-page CV (contact details, address, email).
6. Quotes/invoices for funding items such as accommodation, books, meals, laptop etc.

Cipla Bursary Contact Information

For more information about the Cipla Bursary and the application process, please contact them through the official contact form OR email: [email protected].

Cipla Bursary Closing Date

As of now, no official date for the 2026 closing has been published on the Cipla site.

Interested students should monitor the official careers / bursary page.