Key facts
- Status
- Applications closed Closed 31 July 2026
- Provider
- HWSETA
- Field of study
- Optometry
- Study level
- Postgraduate
- Academic year
- 2027
- Last checked
- September 2026
HWSETA's postgraduate bursary window has closed on 31 July, so the round for 2027 study has closed.
VerifiedClosed · applications closed on 31 July 2026 Watch HWSETA's own website from mid-2027 for the next window. Latest update ↓
HWSETA funds postgraduate research that builds skills for South Africa’s health, veterinary and social development sectors.
About the HWSETA Postgraduate Bursary
- For honours, master’s, doctoral and postdoctoral study.
- Preference for health, veterinary and social development research.
- Awarded on merit and research relevance.
Eligibility requirements
- South African citizen.
- Full-time postgraduate student at a South African university.
- Research relevant to the health and welfare sectors.
- Strong academic record.
How to apply
- Watch hwseta.org.za for the next postgraduate call.
- Prepare your transcripts, research proposal and proof of registration.
- Apply before the 31 July deadline.
Closing date
31 July each year. The 2027 round has closed.
Contact details
- Email: hwseta@hwseta.org.za
Postgraduate students should also see the DSI-NRF scholarship, the SAMRC scholarship and our health science bursaries page.
FAQs
1. When does the HWSETA postgraduate bursary close? +
HWSETA's postgraduate bursary window has closed on 31 July, so the round for 2027 study closed on 31 July 2026. Watch hwseta.org.za from mid-2027 for the next window.
2. What is HWSETA? +
The Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority, covering health, veterinary and social development skills.
3. Who is it for? +
Full-time South African postgraduate students, from honours to postdoctoral level, at South African universities.
4. Which research areas get preference? +
Veterinary science, marine aquaculture and biology, health sciences, nursing, mental health, psychology and public health.
5. How are bursaries awarded? +
On academic merit, research relevance to the health sector, and publication and innovation potential.
6. How do I contact HWSETA? +
Email hwseta@hwseta.org.za.
Update note (checked September 2026): HWSETA’s postgraduate bursary window has closed on 31 July, so the round for 2027 study has closed. Watch HWSETA’s own website from mid-2027 for the next window.
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