Bursaries in Health Science, this initiative supports students in the Health Sciences, offering top-up funding for those already benefiting from NSFAS financial support.
Deadline: 31 December 2024
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Fields of Study
Eligible candidates can pursue degrees in:
- Audiology
- Dentistry
- Dental Therapy
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy
- Optometry
- Physiotherapy
- Radiography (Ultrasonography)
- Speech and Language Therapy
The bursary includes:
- Top-up to NSFAS allowances and additional cost support.
- Academic and social mentoring to overcome challenges.
- Practical work exposure at rural hospitals for hands-on learning.
- Participation in life skills workshops essential for personal and professional development.
If you’re considering applying, ensure your application is competitive by reviewing these tips for submitting a bursary application.
It is designed for students from Umkhanyakude, Zululand, and King Cetshwayo districts in KwaZulu-Natal.
Eligibility Criteria – Bursaries in Health Science
Applicants must meet these requirements:
- Reside in Umkhanyakude, Zululand, or King Cetshwayo districts and the catchment areas of specific hospitals.
- Be in Matric or have completed Matric.
- Be pursuing one of the eligible Health Science degrees.
- Have been accepted at a recognized public university (excluding UNISA).
- Be entering the 1st or 2nd year (4-year degrees) or 1st to 3rd year (medical degrees).
- Be studying towards their first degree (no prior degrees or diplomas).
- Have NSFAS funding or have applied for it in 2025.
- Commit to work at one of the hospitals for at least two years post-graduation.
Need help crafting your application? Use these guides:
- How to write a motivational letter for a bursary application
- How to write an affidavit for bursary applications
Application Process – Bursaries in Health Science
Submit applications via:
- Email: Cebile@umthomboyouth.org.za
- Fax: 086 554 1565
Download the bursary application form here.
Important: Late applications will not be accepted.
Additional Resources
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- Preparing for a bursary interview
- Funding options for university students in South Africa
- Taking a gap year after school
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- How to write a CV for job applications
- How to write a cover letter for job applications
- Preparing for a job interview
- How to create a LinkedIn profile
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The Umthombo Youth Development Foundation is offering bursaries for the 2025 academic year, aimed at supporting students from Umkhanyakude, Zululand, and King Cetshwayo districts in KwaZulu-Natal. This bursary program specifically assists those who already receive NSFAS financial support but require additional top-up funding to cover unmet educational costs. The awards are available for students pursuing degrees in Audiology, Dentistry, Dental Therapy, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Physiotherapy, Radiography (Ultrasonography), and Speech and Language Therapy.
Bursary recipients benefit from comprehensive support, including top-up allowances, academic and social mentoring, and hands-on work exposure at rural hospitals. This practical experience enhances learning and helps students develop a deeper understanding of their field. Additionally, participants will take part in life skills workshops to build essential personal and professional skills.
To qualify for the bursary, applicants must be residing in the designated districts and catchment areas of specific hospitals, be in Matric or have completed Matric, and have been accepted to study at a recognized public university in South Africa (excluding UNISA). They must be entering their first or subsequent years of study in 2025 and should be studying towards their first degree. Applicants must also have applied for or already received NSFAS funding and agree to work at one of the specified hospitals for at least two years after graduation.
Applications can be submitted via email (Cebile@umthomboyouth.org.za) or fax (086 554 1565). Detailed instructions and a downloadable application form are available on the foundation’s website. Late submissions will not be considered. For more resources to help with your application, visit the Umthombo Youth Development Foundation website. Join their WhatsApp channel for regular updates and opportunities.
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