Organisation : Western Cape Government
Portal : Health Electronic Bursary Application System (eBAS)
Scholarship Name : Western Cape Health Bursary 2024
Applicable For : Students wanting to study in the Health sector.
Country : South Africa
Last Date : 29th September 2023
Website : https://hsdims.westerncape.gov.za/healp_apex/f?p=107:1::::::
What is Western Cape Health Bursary?
The Western Cape Government is offering bursaries to students wanting to study in the Health sector. Applications for the bursary must be submitted online. The Western Cape Government Health and Wellness offers a limited number of bursaries for full-time study each year. Bursaries will be awarded in collaboration with the Higher Education Institution as per admission criteria. Application closing date 29th September 2023.
Bursaries Offered By Western Cape Health
Bursaries are available from Western Cape Government: Health for the following fields:
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 Medicine
** Degree Speech Therapy
** Degree Physiotherapy
University of Cape Town:
** Degree Medicine
University of Western Cape:
** Degree: B Nursing
** Degree: B Pharmacy
** BSC Occupational Therapy
** BSC Physiotherapy
** Degree Dentistry
** Degree Oral Hygiene
** Masters: Clinical Psychology
WCCN:
** Diploma R425 Nursing
** Diploma R171 Nursing
North West University:
** Degree: B Nursing
** Degree: B Pharmacy
University of Pretoria:
** Degree Medicine
University of Free State:
** Degree Medicine
WITS:
** Degree Medicine
Please Note:
Bursaries will be awarded in collaboration with the Higher Education Institution as per admission criteria. More health science study fields may be added or removed per academic year based on Departmental service delivery needs.
Who Can Apply For Western Cape Health Bursary?
To apply for one of these bursaries you must be:
** A South African citizen residing in the Western Cape
** Be accepted at the relevant accredited Higher Education Institution (HEI)
Bursars’ obligations:
Bursars are expected to furnish the Department with satisfactory proof of registration at an accredited academic institution at the start of the financial year. He or she is also expected to submit all annual or supplementary examination results to the Department within 30 days of receiving such results.
How To Apply For Western Cape Health Bursary?
To Apply For Western Cape Health Bursary, Follow the below steps
Step 1: Apply at HEI for your required qualification.
Step 2: Collect bursary application from at HEI financial aid office or apply online:
Step 3: Complete the application form.
Step 4: Please ensure that all necessary documents are attached to the application form or uploaded on the system.
Step 5: Hand deliver the application form with documents back to the financial aid office.
FAQ On Western Cape Health Bursary
Frequently Asked Questions FAQ On Western Cape Health Bursary
1. Which full-time bursaries in Health does the Western Cape Government offer?
The Western Cape Department of Health offers a limited number of bursaries for full-time study each year in fields where a shortage of skills has been identified. The aim of the bursary is to attract qualified persons with the required competencies, knowledge and skills to join the Department to meets its service delivery needs.
In 2006 academic year, for example, the following bursaries per health science study field were awarded:
** Nursing
** Medical (MBChB)
** Pharmacy
** Radiography
** Emergency Medical Care
Note:
Please note more health science study fields may be added or removed per academic year based on Departmental service delivery needs.
2. What Does the Bursary Cover?
We give financial assistance towards the qualification.
3. Will I Have to Pay or Work Anything Back?
The bursaries are awarded on a work back principle on a year for a year basis. Community Service Year will count towards the student’s 1st year of bursary obligation, although internship years will not. Students who are working, may start paying back their bursary obligation as soon as they have successfully completed their studies.
What is the Last Date of Western Cape Health Bursary?
Last Date of Western Cape Health Bursary is 29th September 2023
Contact
Tel: 021 483 6597
E-mail: Sisipho.Folose [at] westerncape.gov.za