Department of Health Nursing Bursary

Funding

Full cost of study + stipend

Closing date

31 Jan 2026

Provinces

All provinces

Full funding for nursing students who commit to public service.

About this bursary

The Department of Health funds nursing students at accredited nursing colleges. Bursary holders serve in the public health sector after graduation.

SA citizen, min 60% in Maths, English and Life Sciences, accepted at an accredited nursing college.

ID, matric certificate, proof of acceptance, service contract.

Full tuition, accommodation, monthly stipend.

Apply through your provincial health department.

nursing

health sciences

Diploma

Undergraduate