About Western Cape Department Of Health:
The Western Cape Department of Health is responsible for providing a comprehensive health service package to the residents of the Western Cape province. This includes a wide range of health services such as emergency medical services, child health, family planning, pathology services, women’s health services, TB/AIDS, psychiatric services, and more. The department operates numerous primary public care facilities, some of which are managed by the department itself, while others are managed by the City of Cape Town.
Western Cape Department Of Health Bursary: An Overview:
The Western Cape Department of Health offers bursaries to students who aspire to pursue studies in the field of health sciences but lack the financial means to do so. These bursaries are aimed at addressing the skills shortage in the health science sector and encouraging students to pursue careers in this field.
The bursaries are available for various health science programs at different universities and institutions, including:
Cape Peninsula University of Technology:
- B Tech Nursing
- BSc Radiography in Diagnostic
- BSc Radiography in Ultrasound
- BSc Radiography in Nuclear Medicine
- BSc Radiography in Therapy
- Bachelor of Emergency Medical Care
University of Stellenbosch:
- Degree in Medicine
University of Cape Town:
- Degree in Medicine
University of Western Cape:
- Degree: B Nursing
- Degree: B Pharmacy
WCCN (Western Cape College of Nursing):
- B Tech Nursing
- Diploma in Nursing
- Higher Certificate
North West University:
- Degree: B Pharmacy
University of Pretoria:
- Degree in Medicine
University of Free State:
- Degree in Medicine
WITS (University of the Witwatersrand):
- Degree in Medicine
Bursary Coverage:
The Western Cape Department of Health bursary covers expenses related to tuition fees, registration charges, and examination fees. Recipients of the bursary are required to work back, meaning they must work for each year of funding they receive.
Bursary Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible for this bursary program, students must meet the following minimum criteria:
- South African citizenship
- Reside within the Western Cape province
- Currently in Matric or have completed Matric
- Intention to study full-time in one of the specified Health Science fields at a recognized institution
How to Apply:
To apply for this bursary program, applicants must register and create an account on the Western Cape Department of Health’s online application platform. The application form is available on their website.
Documents Required:
Applicants must attach the following supporting documents to their application:
- Certified ID document
- Matric June results (if currently in Matric)
- Matric certificate (if completed Matric)
- Parents/guardians’ certified ID documents
- Proof of parents/guardians’ income
- Residence proof (lease agreement/account statement/affidavit)
- Proof of disability (for disabled students)
- Proof of registration at the tertiary institution
- Motivational letter explaining why they deserve the bursary
Closing Date:
The application deadline for the Western Cape Department of Health Bursary is September 29.
Contact Details:
For inquiries related to the bursary, students can contact the Western Cape Government:
- Name: Monray Strydom or Angelo Briesies
- Telephone: 021 483 6610 / 021 483 3465
- Email: Health.Bursary@westerncape.gov.za
Alternatively, students can contact the respective tertiary institutions for specific programs:
- University of Cape Town: Ms. T Nkomo – 021 650 3632
- University of Western Cape: Ms. E Seleke – 021 959 9754
- Stellenbosch University: Ms. R Sylvester – 021 938 9458
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology: Ms. N Gxothiwe – 021 959 6668
