For aspiring healthcare professionals in KwaZulu-Natal, the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health bursary offers a life-changing opportunity to pursue your educational goals without the financial burden.
This bursary program assists students in various medical and health-related fields, making way for them to have a fulfilling career serving the province’s communities.
About the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health Bursary
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health bursary caters to students seeking qualifications in fields experiencing serious skills shortages within the KwaZulu-Natal healthcare system.
These fields cover a wide range of disciplines, including medicine, nursing (various specializations), dentistry, pharmacy, radiography, occupational therapy, and physiotherapy, amongst others.
The bursary covers a large range of expenses, encompassing tuition fees, accommodation, meals, books, and study materials.
The exact amount awarded is determined on a scale based on your parents’ income.
This ensures that students from many different financial backgrounds get to benefit from the bursary.
How to apply for the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health Bursary
Applying for the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health bursary is a relatively straightforward process. Here’s what you need to do:
- Download the application form: You can download the official application form from the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health website.
- Put together your supporting documents: Ensure you have the following documents readily available:
- Certified copy of your ID document
- Certified copy of your matric certificate
- Certified copies of any relevant nursing certificates
- Proof of SANC registration (for nursing applicants)
- Proof of application/registration at a recognized tertiary institution
- Complete the application form: Fill out the application form carefully and accurately, providing all the required information. Attach all supporting documents securely.
- Submit your application: You can submit your completed application form in one of two ways:
- In person: Hand-deliver your application to the Human Resource Department of the nearest government hospital in KwaZulu-Natal where your family home is located.
- Post: Mail your application to the following address:
The Director-General
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health
Natalia 330 Langalibalele (Longmarket) Street
Pietermaritzburg, 3201.
Note that incomplete applications or applications submitted after the closing date will not be considered.
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health Bursary Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health bursary, you must possess the following qualities:
- Be a South African citizen from KwaZulu-Natal.
- Have a good academic record, with a minimum average of 70% in matric for school leavers and a B average for undergraduate applicants.
- Be applying for full-time studies in a relevant medical or health-related field at a recognized tertiary institution in South Africa.
- Not be in receipt of another bursary or scholarship.
- Not hold another degree or diploma in the same field.
- Be willing to serve a one-year internship in a public healthcare facility within KwaZulu-Natal upon completion of your studies.
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health Bursary Closing Date
The closing date for the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health 2024 academic year bursary applications was on 24 November 2023.
For the latest information and any updates regarding the bursary, refer to the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health website or contact the Bursary Unit at 033 395 2929.