DENOSA Bursary and Travel Grant 2027: How to Apply

Key facts

Status
Applications closed Closed 31 August 2026
Provider
DENOSA
Field of study
Medical, Nursing
Study level
Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Academic year
2027
Last checked
September 2026

The 2027 study fund bursaries are open and close on 31 January 2027 at 16:00.

Keagan HendricksWritten by Keagan HendricksStaff Writer (Unisa Alumnus)
Naledi KhumaloReviewed & verified by Naledi KhumaloSenior Admissions and Bursaries EditorVerified
Closed · applications closed on 31 August 2026 Latest update ↓

The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA), the country’s largest nursing union, runs a study fund for its members. It gives modest bursaries towards post-basic and postgraduate nursing qualifications, a travel grant for nurses attending conferences and study tours abroad, and an Old Mutual scholarship that extends to members’ families and DENOSA staff.

About the DENOSA Bursary and Travel Grant

  • Study fund bursaries: post-basic diplomas, bridging courses, undergraduate degrees and master’s and doctoral studies in nursing and midwifery.
  • Travel grant: help for nurses attending conferences and study tours abroad.
  • Old Mutual scholarship: for members, their spouses and dependent children and DENOSA employees.
  • Awards are small, once-off contributions towards fees; members must fund the shortfall and reapply each year on academic performance.

DENOSA Bursary eligibility requirements

  • A registered nurse or midwife who has been a fully paid-up DENOSA member for at least two years.
  • Membership must stay current for the whole programme.
  • The course must be listed with the South African Nursing Council, or you must motivate how it will improve your practice.
  • Proof of admission or registration for the course.

How to apply for the DENOSA Bursary

  1. Download the regular or postgraduate application form from the bursaries page at denosa.org.za.
  2. Attach proof of membership, your SANC registration, proof of admission or registration, your latest academic results and a fee statement.
  3. Email the application to leahr@denosa.org.za or post it to the Secretary, DENOSA Study Fund Committee, PO Box 1280, Pretoria 0001, before 16:00 on 31 January 2027.

DENOSA Bursary closing date

31 January 2027 at 16:00 for the 2027 study fund bursaries. The Old Mutual scholarship closes on 31 August each year.

Contact details

Nurses should also see the Gauteng College of Nursing bursary and our full nursing bursaries list.

FAQs

1. When does the DENOSA bursary close for 2027? +
31 January 2027 at 16:00 for the study fund bursaries. The DENOSA Old Mutual scholarship closed on 31 August 2026. Decisions are announced from April 2027.
2. What is the DENOSA bursary? +
A study fund run by the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa for its members, funding post-basic diplomas, bridging courses, undergraduate degrees and master's and doctoral studies in nursing, and a travel grant for nurses attending conferences and study tours abroad.
3. How much is it? +
DENOSA says the awards are small and cover only part of the costs; they are once-off, and members must reapply each year and secure funding for the shortfall.
4. Who qualifies? +
Registered nurses and midwives who have been fully paid-up DENOSA members for at least two years and stay in good standing throughout the course. The Old Mutual scholarship is also open to members' spouses and dependent children and to DENOSA employees.
5. Which courses? +
Courses listed with the South African Nursing Council, or other courses with a motivation showing how they improve your nursing practice.
6. How do I apply? +
Download the regular or postgraduate form from denosa.org.za and email it with your documents to leahr@denosa.org.za, or post it to the Secretary, DENOSA Study Fund Committee, PO Box 1280, Pretoria 0001.
Update note (checked September 2026): the 2027 study fund bursaries are open and close on 31 January 2027 at 16:00. The DENOSA Old Mutual scholarship closed on 31 August 2026. Outcomes are announced from April 2027.

This round is not open right now. Check the provider’s own site for the next round.

Visit the provider’s website

Or send your application by email:

leahr@denosa.org.za

Paper applications go to:

the Secretary, DENOSA Study Fund Committee, PO Box 1280, Pretoria 0001

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